Venezuela: how photos get manipulated
An astonishing catalogue of images posted on social media which turn out to be crude fakes, borrowed from other events in other countries.
Venezuela – the real significance of the student protests
The growing use of social media in political protests is an exciting new democratic tool, isn’t it? Not always, warns Venezuela expert Dr Julia Buxton, looking at the alarming ways in which it is being used in Venezuela today.
Venezuela: violent demonstrations and the media
Amid mounting tensions, the Maduro government shows some restraint
MEXICO: VIGILANTES — FRIEND OR FOE?
Self-defence units are springing up all over Mexico.The Peña Nieto government has signed a pact legalizing many of them, but will it be able to control their activities?
Guatemala: ‘Coup d’etat’ against the attorney-general?
A recent constitutional court ruling reduces the term in office of Claudia Paz y Paz who as attorney-general has led the fight against impunity.
The Colombia Connection
'The Colombia Connection', explores Colombia's armed and social conflict and the historic role played by the US government in the conflict.
The documentary will be...
Alvaro Garcia Linera — The Way Forward for the Left
Speaking in Madrid, Bolivia's Vice-President puts forwards his compelling vision for the left across the world
Chico Mendes — 25 years after his death
The Amazon activist, Chico Mendes, was murdered outside the door of his house on 22 December 1988. Jan Rocha, who met him, looks at his legacy.
Nicaragua: The Sandinistas, Socialism and Independence
Carlos Fonseca Teran, deputy leader of the Sandinista International Department and son of one of the founding members of the FSLN,talks to LAB's Nick Caistor.
Revisiting Paraguay 2
So the economy's booming? Tell that to the poor, says Jan Rocha in the second of her blog posts.