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Optimism and Uncertainty Follow Bolivian Recall Vote

August 11, 2008 Alex van Schaick 0

President Evo Morales and his Movement Towards Socialism (MAS) party won a resounding victory in Bolivia’s Recall Referendum held Sunday, August 10. According to exit polls, more than 60% Bolivian citizens voted "Si" to ratify Morales, a mandate that he hopes will enable the approval of Bolivia’s new draft constitution. […]

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Honduras: Garifuna Resistance to Mega-Tourism in Tela Bay

August 6, 2008 James Rodriguez 0

Garifuna communities have managed to survive numerous perils over the last 400 years: slavery, military aggressions by several European nations, forced migrations and natural disasters, among others. Nevertheless, the socio-political and economic interests of our globalized world may pose the greatest threat yet. […]

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