Nicaragua: President Ortega Insists Nicaragua Won’t Suffer Coup
In the light of the recent political unrest in Ecuador President Ortega or Nicaragua comments on the prospects of a similar event in Nicaragua. Tim Rogers reports.
Uncle Nobel and the Scriptwriter
Fellow Peruvian, Javier Farje, who years later studied at the same military college as Mario Vargas Llosa, is delighted that the Nobel Committee has finally recognised the genius of his compatriot.
Guatemala: officers must face trial
Amnesty International has called for Guatemalan officers, accused of extrajudicial executions, to be brought to trial. This follows the arrest this week of a former official in Switzerland.
Ecuador: why the coup failed
Effective social mobilisation, international solidarity and the courage of President Correa foiled the coup, says Atilio Boron.
Guatemala: Not-So-Magical Realism
As many in Guatemala still fight against the impunity offered to alleged war criminals, Feffer looks back at the civil war and draws comparisons with modern day Latin America.
Honduras Delegation Accompanies Resistance
The Alliance for Global Justice discusses the growing resistance movement in Honduras.
Costa Rica denounces alleged Nicaraguan incursion
Tensions run high as Costa Rica and Nicaragua squabble over border incursions on the San Juan River.
MEXICO: Top Mexican drugs lord killed in fierce gunbattle with military
'Storm Tony', high-profile leader of the Gulf cartel, and four of his gunmen die in attacks by navy special forces and helicopters as the fight against Mexico's drug cartels continues.
The Context Behind the Costa Rican-Nicaraguan Border Dispute
Guy Burton examines the possible motives behind Ortega's stance in the recent border dispute between Nicaragua and Costa Rica.
School of Americas should close
Since so many alumni are notorious human rights abusers, the US military should close its deadly School of Americas, says Grace Livingstone.