Cuba: is foreign investment the future?
Will the new Foreign Direct Investment Law update Cuba's economy?
Immigration: trials and tribulations
Immigration is contentious both in US internal politics and in its relations with Mexico. Soon, however, US demand for labour may outstrip the supply of immigrants.
Guatemala: An end to the drugs war?
President Pérez Molina is a leading opponent of the indiscriminate use of force to thwart the illegal drugs trade. Now he is pressing for the UN to adopt a complete change of strategy.
Cuba: The new man or the new economy?
Cuba's main source of overseas earnings is now the work done by its doctors and medical professionals writes LAB editor Javier Farje from Havana.
The Cuba Five — when five minus two makes Five
Two of the Cuban Five - René González and Fernando González - are back in Cuba but their thoughts are still with their imprisoned compatriots. Lab editor Javier Farje writes from Havana.
Brazil: Government ignores plight of Haitian immigrants
The Federal Government is using delays and excuses to evade responsibility for the appalling conditions in migrant shelters.
Brazil comes off badly at the OAS
At a hearing on police violence during the repression of protests, the government is evasive and offers no response to recommendations.
El Salvador: US aid conditions threaten FMLN’s precarious victory
Washington is threatening to withhold aid unless he new government redoubles privatizations.
Venezuela: the US is intent on regime change
USAID, NED and assorted foundations peddle aid and influence to the opposition.
COHA CALLS ON WASHINGTON-CARACAS TO NEGOTIATE OUTSTANDING CONFLICTS
This is the right time for Caracas and Washington to start a dialogue to put an end to the crisis in Venezuela.