Brazil: when the dream becomes a nightmare
It was ranked alongside Russia, India and China as an emerging global economic powerhouse but now the pillaging of Brazil’s natural resources, corruption at its highest levels and a crippling drought is threatening that status.
Peña Nieto: You are not welcome here
A series of events has been organised this week in protest over the official visit of Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto, which begins on 3 March.
UN Grills Mexico Over Handling of 43 Missing Students
In Geneva a UN Committee asks an official Mexican delegation tough questions about the disappearance of the 43 students
Argentina – Nisman murder still a mystery
A fascinating article by a US investigative journalist argues convincingly that Nisman was not murdered because he had irrefutable proof that Iran and the Argentina government were covering up those behind the AMIA bombing.
State violence and repression
While Latin America is pressing hard for increased rights, advances are being blocked by repressive police forces, says Raul Zibechi.
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.
Guatemala: Judicial system in desperate need of reform
Suspension of the retrial of Guatemalan dictator Rios Montt has dashed hopes of justice and underlined the need for a radical shake-up of the judiciary.
Mexico: the politics of Memory
The disappearance of 43 student teachers at Ayotzinapa has brought the issue of 'memoria' to the fore. Relatives do not want monuments. "You took them away alive, we want them back alive", they say.
Argentina: Clueless on Calle Pasteur
The Argentine government is proposing a complete overhaul of its intelligence services. But we are no closer to discovering who (if anyone) killed prosecutor Alberto Nisman, who was leading the investigation into the 1994 AMIA bombing.
Venezuela: the struggle to preserve a dream
Former LAB editor Javier Farje visited Caracas recently and explored communities and walked the streets of the Venezuelan capital to find a people who are not prepared to give up just yet.