The Next Colombia
Adam Isacson, from the Center for International Policy in Washington, says the elections have been blown wide open.
Repression and Resistance in Honduras
Susan Fitzpatrick-Behrens, from NACLA, reports on the emergence of increased resistance, as repression intensifies.
The anti-Venezuela election campaign
The election is not until September but, says Mark Weisbrot, the international campaign to delegitimise the government has already begun.
Brazil on the global stage
Lamia Qualalou, a journalist based in Rio de Janeiro, looks at Lula's ambitions for Brazil on the global stage.
Permanent coup d’etat in Paraguay – Keeping it in the family
The author says hopes that the Paraguayan President would implement reforms are fading fast
Chile: A CEO in La Moneda
The author argues that the new Chilean president will have a bumpy road from the start
Communities battle to save Amazon forest
Amazon communities have seized barges of hard wood to protest over illegal logging. Americas Report has the story
Latin America: integration without the USA?
LAB's news writer Javier Farje analyses the new Community of Latin American and Caribbean States
Mexican workers fight for rights
Violence is not the only curse of Ciudad Juarez. Exploitation of workers is another one, argues Kent Paterson
Brazil Faces Its Post-Lula Future
Where will Brazil go after Lula retires from power? Reed Kurtz explains
