Articles by Upside Down World
Despite Historic Victory, Gay Rights Struggle Far from Over in Brazil
(IPS) – Although gay rights organisations in Brazil are celebrating a historic triumph, legal recognition of civil unions by the Supreme Court, they say the struggle is far from over. Legal recognition of “stable homosexual […]
Ecuador’s Referendum Reveals a Fragmented Country
On May 7, Ecuadorians voted in a referendum on ten questions ranging through constitution, judicial, political, and social issues. In the run-up to the vote many observers cast the election as a plebiscite on president Rafael Correa’s four years in office, a test of his popularity, and on his prospects of winning reelection in 2013, rather than a contest over any specific issue that the referendum raised. More than anything, however, the referendum revealed the deeply fragmented nature of the country.
The Return of the Zapatistas? They Never Left
The Zapatistas remain the ever patient outsiders in a country torn apart by violence and corruption, quietly building an autonomous alternative, a living example of what a disciplined, long-term struggle can achieve.
Apartheid Housing Posed as Solution to Climate Vulnerability in Chiapas
Social psychologist Abraham Rivera speaks about the Rural Cities Initiative in Chiapas, Mexico. This interview is accompanied by numerous photos of the “Sustainable Rural City” Project of Santiago el Pinar.
Mexico’s Anti-Drug War March Demands Far-Reaching Political Reforms
Source: Americas Program Thousands of Mexicans changed the face of national and international politics May 8 in the world’s first mass protest against the drug war. Following a four-day march from Cuernavaca to Mexico City, […]
Brazil’s disappearing favelas
Source: Al Jazeera In Chile, it was called the The Brick. It was the many-thousand page economic manifesto of Dictator Augusto Pinochet, written by “the Chicago Boys” – Chilean exchange students from the University of […]
El Salvador Urged to Protect Journalists After Death Threats
Authorities in El Salvador must take immediate action to protect journalists who fear for their lives after receiving a series of death threats, Amnesty International said today. From 30 April to 4 May, staff members […]
Brazil: Accusations Mount against Pulp and Paper Giant
(Tierramérica) – Brazilian and international environmental organisations and peasant farmer movements are taking aim at the forestry industry once again, this time accusing transnational corporation Stora Enso of illegally profiting from the production of wood […]
Mexico’s Drug War Victims Find Their Voice in Massive Silent March
Drug war victims finally made themselves heard in Mexico in the most unlikely way: a nation-wide silent March for Peace with Justice and Dignity. Over 100,000 Mexicans took to the streets over the weekend to protest the war on drugs, impunity, corruption, and violence.