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: Lula wins
Lula has won the Brazilian presidential election, gaining an agonizingly slim majority (50.9%) in the second round run-off on Sunday 30 October
Mexico: the ‘autistic’ government
President Pena Nieto's PRI government is increasingly accused of offering few answers to the many problems facing Mexico.
Return to Nicaragua documentary screening
Filmed between 1985 and 1991 by the British director Marc Karlin (1943-1999)
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?
Brazil’s democracy is far from safe
Lula acted decisively to halt the Bolsonarist insurgents who invaded the centre of government in Brasilia on 8 January. But coup-mongers are numerous and active, not least within the armed forces, while the right retains control of Congress.
Bolivia: Happy Days Are Here (Again) for Evo Morales
Evo won a sweeping victory at the polls and will soon begin his third five-year term. What explains his continuing popularity?
Venezuela: the politicians need to listen
The views of ordinary people about Venezuela's economic and political crisis
Venezuela: violent demonstrations and the media
Amid mounting tensions, the Maduro government shows some restraint
Venezuela: the US is intent on regime change
USAID, NED and assorted foundations peddle aid and influence to the opposition.