Cuba: grandmothers who care
In an increasingly ageing population,grandmothers have heavy economic and caring burdens but are also finding new opportunities .
Cuba: Women and the low fertility rate
Cuban TV provoked a storm of indignation when it appeared to hold women solely responsible for the country's low birth-rate.
Immigration: trials and tribulations
Immigration is contentious both in US internal politics and in its relations with Mexico. Soon, however, US demand for labour may outstrip the supply of immigrants.
Brazil Inside Out
The essential thinking visitor's guide book by Jan Rocha & Francis McDonagh, in a 2nd edition updated for the Rio Olympics and challenging times in the continent's largest and most dynamic country.
Brazilian Indigenous leader attacks French multinationals
A representative of the Brazilian indigenous movement comes to Paris to voice criticism of the involvement of French companies in building large dams, including Belo Monte, in the Amazon.
Argentina: After Cristina, who’s next?
Candidates are already jockeying for position in the run up to the October 2015 presidential elections. As a new political era beckons, LAB looks at the leading challengers.
Honduras: the never-ending struggle
An interview with Honduran journalist Dina Meza as she presents the PEN International Report on 'Honduras: Journalism in the shadow of Impunity'.
Chile: women challenging stereotypes
As Michelle Bachelet embarks on her second presidential term in March 2014, other Chilean women are occupying positions of power.
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.
Catholic Church: Pope Francis goes back to the future
Signs that the new Pope has revived the spirit of Vatican II and rehabilitated parts of Liberation Theology -- so important in Latin America.