Colombia: Reporting from behind armour-plating
Colombian journalist Claudia Julieta Duque is among the ten most threatened reporters in the world.
Honduras: chaos continues as police revolt
In this video, posted on 1 December Gregory Wilpert of Real News interviews Mark Weisbrot, Co-Director of the Center for Economic and Policy Research...
Brazil: the spirit of dictatorship is alive and well
The far right in Brazil is small, but active. Is it becoming more of a threat?
The FBI, the Fusion Center, and the Far Right: US creep...
In an important new investigation, journalist Natalia Viana of Agência Pública has revealed how, during Sergio Moro’s 15 month tenure as Justice and Security...
Nicaragua: trouble along the route of the Canal
Dutch journalist Teake Zuidema gave a lift to some Nicaraguan police on their way to control demonstrations by farmers afraid of compulsory purchase and forced relocation.
El Salvador: a cure more harmful than the disease?
A state of emergency and ruthless action by the authorities has dramatically curtailed the activity of gangs which previously ruled vast swathes of El Salvador. But there are many innocent victims and the underlying poverty, inequality and injustice remain untouched.
Rio: state deputy Dani Monteiro denounces governor Witzel as ‘a mad...
This article was published by Correio da Cidadania, 24 June. You can read the original here. Introduction translated for LAB by Mike Gatehouse. Main...
The Never-Ending Eviction: Demolition, protest and police violence in a Rio...
Panic and despair in Favela do Metrô-Mangueira, next to the World Cup final stadium, as authorities order demolition of 12 homes.
Mexico: Ayotzinapa parents interviewed
Hilda and Mrio González are convinced their son Cesar Manuel is still alive. "The official version is a lie," they say.
El Salvador: major challenges after narrow vote
A majority of 6,364 votes will make FMLN President's task exceptionally difficult.