Chile accused of racist use of anti-terrorism laws against Mapuches
Chile is to be prosecuted by the Inter-American Court of Human Rights for using its anti-terrorism law against the Mapuche indigenous people.
Peru: REDD does not benefit indigenous peoples
DURBAN, South Africa. (ENS) - A new UN-backed effort to create a financial value for the carbon stored in forests by paying communities to leave the trees standing is undermining the rights of indigenous peoples in Peru, leading to "carbon piracy" and
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.
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.
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’s TIPNIS Road Cancelled But Deeper Conflicts Remain Unresolved
In Bolivia, President Evo Morales has cancelled a controversial highway, but the conflict with indigenous peoples has not been resolved.
Brazil: looking at the bigger picture
In a letter to the Guardian, Francis McDonagh asks questions the influence of Brazil in neighbouring countries.
Ecuador: Criminalization of the Social Protest in Times of the ‘Citizen...
Cecilia Chérrez explores the contradictions of a government that claims to rule for the people but represses popular movements.
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.
