Brazil: Belo Monte at all cost
Why does the Brazilian government insist on pushing ahead with the Belo Monte hydroelectric power station, despite all the problems? In a special article for LAB, Jan Rocha looks behind the headlines.
Brazil: Kaiowá-Guarani Indian assassinated
On 18 November 40 gunmen invaded an indigenous community in the state of Mato Grosso do Sul, killing the cacique and wounding others.
Guatemala: Rios Montt trial latest
The trial of the former Guatemalan military ruler has heard most of the witnesses, but it is being repeatedly halted by legal challenges from the defence.
Honduras: death threats
Local people are calling on the government to bring back military protection to the Río Plátano Biosphere Reserve, after illegal settlers have issued death threats to those protesting about the destruction they are causing.
BOLIVIA: THE TIPNIS CONFLICT – PART ONE
Protests in Bolivia are hitting the international headlines again. This time the conflict is between Bolivia´s first indigenous government, led by President Evo Morales, and indigenous peoples.
Guatemala: ‘Reconciliation’ at gun-point
The Guatemalan right is not too bothered about Ríos Montt himself. What they fear is the precedent.
PERU: ‘SCIENTIFIC INTEREST’ CLOAKS THE RACE FOR GAS
Gas exploration threatens communities in and around Manu National Park.
Bolivia: TIPNIS ‘Untouchable’ But Still Controversial
The Bolivian President may have put the construction of a highway on hold but the conflict in TIPNIS continues.
Paraguay to hand over indigenous land
Justice at last for Paraguayan indigenous community.