New economic territory: Cuba squeezes the state
Cuba intends to cut 20% of all jobs and radically revise its economic model as fast as possible. There is already inequality, and soon that may be legal within the constitution.
Brazil: soya and cattle in indigenous land
Farmers have illegally taken over 90% of the land belonging to a Xavante group in the north of Mato Grosso. According to a report in 'O Globo' newspaper, the Indians are fighting against the 'perverse economic logic' of soya and cattle.
Mexican Drug Violence Sparks Exodus
About 300 families flee Cuidad Meir following days of gang battles triggered by killing of Tony the Tormenta.
Colombia: world leader in displaced people
UN says Colombia has more people displaced by violence than any other country.
CENTRAL AMERICA: Does Fair Trade Coffee Eliminate Poverty?
CENTRAL AMERICA: DOES FAIR TRADE COFFEE ELIMINATE POVERTY? Anders Riel Müller investigates the relationship between Poverty and Fair Trade, presenting it as a multi-faceted problem in which Fair Trade is only part of the solution.
Peru: green light for extradition
A US appeals court okays the extradition to Peru of the 'Butcher of the Andes'. Ángel Páez reports.
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.
NICARAGUA: De Facto Electoral President Convokes Elections
The controversial Supreme Electoral Council convokes presidential elections. Tim Rogers reports.
PANAMA: The Ngabe-Bugle Comarca: Panama’s democracy on the line
Indigenous leaders withdraw their recognition of the national government due to plans to mine the Cerro Colorado mountain. A plan which is likely to cause environmental destruction and contamination of the water supply.