Rosa of the Wild Grass – The Story of a Nicaraguan...
From the days of the Somoza dictatorship, through insurrection, the Sandinista victory, the Contra war, election defeat, the struggle for survival up to 2013: three generations of the women of one peasant family tell their story
Nicaragua: Rosa of the Wild Grass
A new book from LAB tells the graphic story of the women of a Nicaraguan peasant family over 5 decades
Maracujá and the March of Folly
Passion fruit juice, Mad Hatter's Tea Party, outrageous headline in The Economist and non-stop sessions of Congress, as Brazil grinds its way towards impeachment.
Colombia: FARC’s words to the intellectuals
An appeal by the main guerrilla group for intellectuals and artists to join in building the new Colombia
Brazil: London protest against the coup
Protestors in London and other cities say 'No to the coup' and 'No impeachment'.
Heading for impeachment
Brazil's Chamber of Deputies will probably vote on whether President Dilma Rousseff is to be impeached on 14 or 15 April. Lula is frantically trying to cobble together a new alliance but time is running out.
Bolivia: What future for Evo Morales and MAS?
What is the future of Bolivian president Evo Morales and MAS in the wake of the referendum setback.
Brazil: deepening crisis and frantic manoeuvres
The spreading corruption scandal, massive street demonstrations, renewed calls for the impeachment of the President and no end in sight.
Brazil: the dummies’ guide to the constitutional crisis
A further update to LAB's quick guide to understanding Mensalão, Lava Jato, impeachment, the judiciary, the constitution and Lula's cabinet appointment.
Brazil: all speed ahead for impeachment
While Lula holds a rally in Sāo Paulo to mobilise support for the government, the extreme right in Congress is pressing ahead as fast as it can with impeachment.