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Latin America
Eduardo Galeano Connected the Dots Between Colonialism, Capitalism and Racism
The historical analysis contained in “Open Veins of Latin America” is voluminous, eye-opening and masterfully interconnected by Galeano.
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Latin America’s Open Veins: From Brutal Colonialism to Exploitative Neoliberalism
In this world of ours, a world of powerful centers and subjugated outposts, there is no wealth that must not be held in some suspicion.
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Corporate Developers Seize Indigenous Lands in Brazil and Hire Hit Men to Murder Residents
The number of indigenous people killed in Brazil in connection to huge development projects is on the rise.
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Trial by Fire for Ecuador’s President Correa
The indigenous uprising, and the broader political dissention surrounding it, represents a watermark political test for Correa.
Chile Considers Cannabis Decriminalization, Highlighting Growing Movement in Latin America
Support for legalization illustrates a new norm.
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How Did the Peruvian Government Legalize Mass Surveillance of Its People?
Peru cannot be alone in this fight.
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This Machine Builds Movements: The Case for Indigenous Community Radio
Community radio has the potential to evolve.
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Oaxaca, Mexico, Faces Police Militarization as Governor Acts to Preempt Education Protests
Unionized teachers in Oaxaca, Mexico, are protesting national education mandates, in the face of growing police militarization.
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Tackling Informal Youth Labor in Latin America
Six out of every 10 jobs available to young people today are in the informal sector.
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New Convention Will Help Protect Latin America’s Elderly
Latin America's population is ageing, which poses social and economic challenges, for which there is a new Convention.