The Colombia Connection
'The Colombia Connection', explores Colombia's armed and social conflict and the historic role played by the US government in the conflict.
The documentary will be...
Colombia: sort out the system, not just the scandal
Transparency International calls for the Colombian government to be held accountable for its actions and put an end to impunity.
El Salvador: US aid conditions threaten FMLN’s precarious victory
Washington is threatening to withhold aid unless he new government redoubles privatizations.
Argentina: a universal model for human rights?
On the anniversary of the 24th March 1976 military coup, the minister of justice and human rights claims that Kirchnerismo has converted Argentina's shame into international respect.
MEXICO: GOODBYE SUBCO MARCOS, HELLO SUBCO GALEANO
The killing of a Zapatista schoolteacher leads subcomandante Marcos to adopt a new identity in honour of his fallen comrade
El Salvador: FMLN leader is the new President
On June 1, former guerrilla leader Salvador Sanchez Ceren was inaugurated as president.
El Salvador: Jasmine’s War
LAB reviews a new novel about the country's civil war
Colombia: Is Santos’ re-election the best hope for peace?
The peace talks in Cuba between FARC and the government have some way to go. But the re-election of Santos is helpful.
Colombia — will Santos bring about peace?
Even after more than two years of peace talks, observers still disagree as to whether president Santos is an opportunist or a true advocate of peace.
Landmark report from Brazil’s Truth Commission
The report into the human rights abuses committed under the military government, finally published after 30 years, is highly relevant for Brazil today.