Colombia holds ‘Peace Congress’
Peasant famers, indigenous groups and Afro-Colombians meet to demand new policies from the government.
Peruvian group illegally occupies land of isolated Indians in Brazil
In his Blog da Amazonia, the Brazilian journalist, Altino Machado, describes how paramilitaries from Peru have invaded land belonging to isolated Indians in Brazil.
Ecuador: a new model of domination
The Uruguayan politican analyst, Raúl Zibechi, argues that Ecuador is the latest in a series of Latin American nations, including Brazil, in which the state is promoting a new form of neoliberalism, which is being called post-neoliberalism.
Guatemala: Resisting the New Colonialism
A prominent member of the Guatemalan left believes that his country is the victim of a neo-colonial offensive.
Colombia’s Indigenous Communities Demand Demilitarization as Fighting Escalates
In Colombia, indigenous peoples continue to be the victims of the internal armed conflict, which is escalating once again. Some communities are saying enough is enough.
Cutting the Links Between Crime and Local Politics: Colombia’s 2011 Elections
The International Crisis Group has published a report which highlights the links between politics and crime in Colombia.
Colombia: human rights activists continue to be at risk
Human rights defenders are essential to the creation of any strong and inclusive democracy. They are key to monitoring, reporting and promoting human rights. They also have a substantial role in the strengthening of peace through dialogue and justice.
Colombia: Demobilised paramilitaries back in action
It is time for the Colombian authorities to acknowledge the failure of the paramilitary demobilisation argues C.L Smith.
Cuba’s Communist Party Congress: back to the future?
LAB's Nick Caistor, who visited Cuba recently, analyses the changes expected in the island after the Communist Party Congress.
Colombia: Las Pavas: Farmers demand right of return to lands
On 4 April 2011, more than 70 adults returned to the Las Pavas ranch (Department of Bolívar), from which they were displaced in July 2009, following various returns and subsequent forced displacements.
