Month: October 2005

The Central American Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA) was passed in Congress by 2 votes on Wednesday, July 27th around midnight. Here’s a selection of articles on the passage of CAFTA, the trade agreement itself and […]

While the Bush Administration still aspires to ward off defeat, it is becoming increasingly clear that its failure to pass the Central American Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA) represents the latest in a series of setbacks […]

"The government says that here in Guatemala, workers’ rights are respected, but this isn’t the case." – Vidalia Garcia Hernandez Imagine for a moment that you are stepping into the shoes of a Guatemalan maquila […]

In Guatemala sexual harassment is not illegal. In El Salvador and Honduras hundreds of thousands of children work illegally. The minimum wage for a Nicaraguan manufacturer worker is $55.74 a month, less than what a […]

On Jan. 11 Guatemalan President Oscar Berger spoke to a group of reporters in Guatemala City about ongoing protests against a World Bank mining project in the northern part of the country. He said that […]

President Bush and members of Congress are on a relentless crusade to rid this country of junk lawsuits. "We’re making progress toward a better legal system," said President Bush after signing legislation limiting awards for […]

During the third week of November 2004, heads of state from 21 countries met in Santiago, Chile to hammer out the latest details of APEC, the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation. APEC is currently the largest international […]

When I venture into downtown Miami, it’s as clear as day that global capitalism is on the run and in panic. An approximately 10 block section of Miami has been transformed into a police state, […]

Cancun is infamous for its never-ending strip of hotels, interrupted only by bars and clubs. It has one purpose, and that is the fulfillment of every rich tourist’s desire. It is intentionally divided into several […]