Brazil watches and waits
As the impeachment of President Dilma Rousseff moves inexorably closer, Brazil watches and waits. It is like seeing a play that both fascinates and repels.
Mexico anthology: The Sorrows of Mexico
A newly published collection of articles by leading Mexican journalists details the extent of impunity and corruption that pervades all aspects of life in Mexico today. LAB editor Nick Caistor, a contributor to the anthology, outlines its indictments.
Brazil: Mídia Ninja vs Globo and the media tycoons
This article was written for BrasilWire. You can read the original here.
The political situation in Brazil is getting confusing, even for people who study...
Argentina: don’t shoot the messenger
Film Review: El Mensajero. Jayson McNamara (2016)
English title: “Messenger on a White Horse’
During the murderous years 1976-83, from the Argentine coup to the Falklands...
Costa Rica: is the far right poised for victory?
In an unprecedented political atmosphere, Costa Ricans will vote for a new president on February 4th. The country has become famous for its wonderful...
Phillip Wearne – a tribute
“The people have spoken – the bastards!”
This tribute was first published by Haiti Support Group.
These words were muttered by a US Embassy official at...
BristoLatino
We are a cultural journalism website, focussing on Latin American cultural production and issues, with a focus on Latin events in Bristol. As well...
A repudiation of all who preach human rights violations
Bernardo Kucinski is a highly respected Brazilian journalist and writer. After decades in journalism, he recently turned to literature, writing, among other works, a...
Chile: Challenging broadcasting laws to defend community radio
Chile's broadcasting laws criminalise broadcasting without a licence. For six years Radio Aukan has been unable to get a broadcasting licence.
Radio Aukan is a...
Chile: Challenging broadcasting laws to defend community radio
Chile's broadcasting laws criminalise broadcasting without a licence. For six years Radio Aukan, has been unable to get a broadcasting licence.
https://youtu.be/XU0OKZHlp38
Radio Aukan is a...