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.
Join the Call: No More Evictions for Rio 2016 Olympics
Amnesty International and other organisations are demanding a stop to the eviction of the poor from their homes for the sake of the Olympic Games.
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.
Adrian Cowell dies
Renowned British film-maker, who recorded extensively the destruction of the Amazon, has died, aged 77.
Haiti: “We Are Tired of Living under Tents”
Homeless people are pressing for urgent action to provide them with housing.
Amazon: success in combatting deforestation
Through a new partnership between the state and civil society, the municipality of Marabá in the state of Pará in Brazil is winning the fight against deforestion.
Brazil: looking at the bigger picture
In a letter to the Guardian, Francis McDonagh asks questions the influence of Brazil in neighbouring countries.
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.