Brazil: Recriminations have begun
As the scale of the flood disaster in the state of Rio de Janeiro becomes apparent, Brazilians are asking why it is that the death toll in Brazil is so much higher than in Australia. Sue Branford reports.
Haiti Marks Quake Anniversary
Prime minister announces a revised death toll of 316,000 from last year's devastating quake in the Caribbean nation.
Haiti in the Hands of the NGOs
The earthquake shook everything but the system: One year on from the earthquake that devastated Haiti, it may still take a decade just to clear the rubble if work continues at its present pace.
Haiti: Sexual Violence Against Women Increasing
Haiti: Sexual Violence Against Women Increasing. As the aid effort in Haiti continues Amnesty issues a new report, discussing the threat of sexual violence women face on a daily basis.
OAS Diplomat’s Words Rattle Haiti’s Occupation Regime
Ricardo Seitenfus, representative to Haiti of the OAS is recalled from his posting after delivering a hard-hitting assessment of the foreign role in Haiti.
The Poor Always Pay: The Electoral Crisis in Haiti
Beverly Bell looks at the real winners and losers from the crisis which has taken over since the disputed elections in Haiti on 28th November. Regardless of who is drawn the winner in the second round, it is the poor, who number the greatest, who will
Cuban Medics: a Big Force on Haiti Cholera Frontline
As Haiti's population continues to battle the cholera epidemic, Cuban medics rally to help with trained personnel. Having established a presence in the country 12 years ago during Hurricane George they know the landsape they are operating in
Haiti: The business of disaster
Haiti: the business of disaster. US corporations are profiting handsomely from the large quantities of food aid, mostly rice, which is being brought into the country in the wake of the earthquake. But this rice is sounding the death kn
HONDURAS: A State of Siege in Northern Honduras: Land, Palm Oil...
HONDURAS: A State of Siege in Northern Honduras: Land, Palm Oil and Media. As the right wing de facto government continues to rule in Honduras, peasants are marginalised and the press is silenced. The violence continues.
MEXICO: Cancún climate summit: Rich accused of ‘holding humanity hostage’
Latin American leaders claim poorest nations imperilled by lack of action on global warming.