Counter Punch
Friday, October 26, 2012 - 00:00
The conversation focuses on paramilitarism and its consequences in Haiti, but also touches on the roles of outside powers and their influence, Haiti's vibrant social movements, and the country's most recent developments.
Thursday, October 11, 2012 - 00:00
The observers expressed satisfaction with the integrity and transparency of the process, regardless of their political affiliation.
Friday, October 5, 2012 - 00:00
For the past two weeks massive demonstrations have rocked Haiti, protesting the constitutional changes, the corruption of the Martelly government, and the outrageous cost of living.
Friday, October 5, 2012 - 00:00
Forty-four years ago this Tuesday, Mexican soldiers gunned down as many as four hundred student protesters in the Plaza de Las Tres Culturas in Mexico City just days ahead of the 1968 Olympic Games.
Tuesday, August 28, 2012 - 00:00
Experience has shown that such peace talks are fragile.
Tuesday, August 14, 2012 - 00:00
The Movement for Peace with Justice and Dignity-largely made up of victims and survivors of the country’s "drug war" conflict-has made several trips around Mexico to speak to citizens, empower victims, and make a persuasive case against their
Friday, August 3, 2012 - 00:00
The number of killings suffered by FENSUAGRO is staggering, accounting for around half of all unionists killed in Colombia.
Wednesday, July 25, 2012 - 00:00
Emotions are running high in Mexico where citizens, traumatized by the immensely violent Calderon era and faced with a return of the party that bled the country dry for seven decades, are just about done with the PRI-PAN merry-go-round.
Monday, July 2, 2012 - 00:00
Recently a number of journalists and commentators have wandered whether Fidel Castro has lost his marbles [or as it is said in Cuba, "perdio la chaveta"].
Wednesday, June 27, 2012 - 00:00
We will try to explain now the chain of events that have shaken the country from the Curuguaty deaths to Lugo's overthrow.