Guatemala: Food Crisis in the Polochic Exacerbates as Government Repression Continues
Eviction of indigenous community in Guatemala.
CHILE: PUBLIC OR PRIVATE EDUCATION?
Nick Caistor, from LAB, analyses the reasons behind the students protests in Chile.
“Until the Day I Die”: Gerta Louisama on Haitian Women Winning...
Gerta Louisama is a member of the Executive Committee and the National Women’s Committee of Tèt Kole Ti Peyizan Ayisyen, Heads Together Small Producers of Haiti, Haiti’s largest and oldest peasant group.
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.
Military Impunity: One Step Forward, Two Steps Back
The author argues that the Mexican government is resisting attempts to put an end to military impunity.
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.
Losing Latin America
The author argues that America's 'backyard' has never been so united and independent of U.S. influence.
Brazil: Love and Revolution
Brazil's pyjama generals take up arms against a TV soap. Jan Rocha reports from Sao Paulo.
‘Killing Democracy’ in Haiti, Canadian-Style
Kevin Edmonds explores the exploitative structure which humanitarian aid can take, looking at the recent example of Canada in Haiti.