Mexico: corruption, cartels, vigilantes and reform
What chance reform of the energy business will free the country from corruption by ruling elites, drug barons and 'autodefensa' vigilantes?
Bolivia: the history of a national trauma
Film-maker Cioran McGrath looks at the government’s failure to investigate the shocking human rights abuses committed by the dictatorships of the 20th century
El Salvador: nail-biting count continues
Against expectations the Presidential elections have produced a near tie, with Arena's Norman Quijano trailing the FMLN candidate, Sánchez Cerén by a mere 6,000 votes.
Haiti: Baby Doc- to try or not to try?
The Appeals Court in Haiti has overturned an earlier ruling and decided that former ruler Jean-Claude Duvalier can stand trial for alleged crimes against humanity: but will the Martelly government accept the challenge?
Venezuela: the US is intent on regime change
USAID, NED and assorted foundations peddle aid and influence to the opposition.
El Salvador: FMLN should win Presidency
UK solidarity Group ESNET's take on the second round of presidential elections.
Venezuela: the opposition has played into Maduro’s hands
By failing to reach out to the poor MUD has missed a golden opportunity to weaken Chavez' successor.
Venezuelan Barrio organisation calls for peace
A call by Cayapo,a pro-government social movement organisation, to work together to dilute hate.
Venezuela: fear of a ‘Syria’ scenario
The 'colectivos' inspire fear and loathing in the Venezuelan opposition, but what are they?
Venezuela – a view from the grassroots part 1
The economic crisis that foreshadowed the protests.