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13 Dec 2016 9 minute read

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A closer look at Brazil’s economy

As new president Michal Temer tries to fix the economy through austerity, Kimberley Brown interviews...

17 Nov 2016 9 minute read

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The dubious honour of hosting the Olympic Games

If their economic benefits are so underwhelming, why do countries jump at the chance to organize the Olympics? Niko...

7 Nov 2016 2 minute read

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A slow death along the Pilcomayo River

It hasn't rained since May in Paraguay's General Diaz area, and wildlife is struggling to survive as rivers dry up.

3 Nov 2016 11 minute read

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Peace in Colombia?

Another shock referendum result – this time in Colombia. Tatiana Garavito assesses the chances of ending the...

2 Nov 2016 3 minute read

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Country Profile: Venezuela

Tamara Pearson profiles this South American country, from the November issue of New Internationalist...

1 Nov 2016 10 minute read

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‘We are slowly being killed by this mine’

The British-Australian mine of Cerro Matoso has been linked to birth defects, pollution, poverty and paramilitary pay-offs....

1 Nov 2016 6 minute read

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Another blow to Colombia’s peace process

The country’s President Juan Manuel Santos has cancelled peace talks with the National Liberation Army over a hostage dispute...

31 Oct 2016 6 minute read

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Did the British Museum sell ‘Day of the Dead’ to BP?

New documents tell a damning story of an iconic museum, its oil sponsor and a rights-violating government. Chris...

25 Oct 2016 6 minute read

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The story behind the EZLN’s decision to enter Mexico’s presidential race

If their candidate wins, they’ll be the country's first female president, but not the first indigenous person to hold the...

24 Oct 2016 3 minute read

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Two decades of struggle: Mexico’s Indigenous Congress, in images

This year’s gathering became a celebration and a moment of soul searching for Mexico’s indigenous movement. Ryan...

20 Oct 2016 4 minute read

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Life in the shadow of the world’s biggest mining company

Is BHP Billiton worthy of a London Stock Exchange listing? Those who have experienced the company first hand ask. Liam...

7 Oct 2016 5 minute read

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Colombia’s two faces

The atmosphere is toxic after the referendum, but Colombia has a chance to rethink what kind of peace it aspires to, writes...

2 Oct 2016 3 minute read

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Country Profile: Honduras

Louisa Reynolds reports on the country, considered the most violent in the world outside a war zone.

30 Sep 2016 5 minute read

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Peace for everyone: Colombia’s peace must focus on gender equality

On the brink of a historic referendum, Leonardo Goi warns that Colombia’s peace can’t come without ending the...

29 Sep 2016 3 minute read

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The last days of war: FARC’s 'final conference' in pictures

As Colombia prepares to hold a referendum on the historic peace deal, Kimberley Brown takes us inside the rebels’ preparations...

22 Sep 2016 4 minute read

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When Two Worlds Collide – people vs corporate greed

Vanessa Baird reviews a gripping new documentary from Peru which has global implications.

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