Relatos Salvajes: The Universality of Brutality
Relatos salvajes (Wild Tales) is Damián Szifrón’s first feature film as both writer and director. Released in August 2014, it has rightly been given a nod for ‘Best Film in…
January 2015
Guatemala: President highlights security improvements
President highlights security improvements; Journalists face growing risks; US conditions security aid to Guatemala President highlights security improvements According to President Otto Pérez Molina, 2014 was a year in which…
CHILE: Pablo Neruda’s death investigation reopened: was he poisoned?
On Wednesday, 21st January 2015, Rodrigo Lledó, head lawyer for Chile’s Human Rights Department, released the statement that they would be reopening the investigation into the country’s best-loved poet Pablo Neruda’s…
Honduras: UN Secretary General worries about violence in Central America
UN Secretary General worries about violence in Central America; Honduras and the US hold bilateral talks on security; Government spending for 2014 reached $105bn UN Secretary General worries about violence…
Ecuador: Waorani tribesmen detained following attack on oil facility
Waorani tribesmen detained after attack on oil facility; 2014 bumper year for tourism in Ecuador; Cameras to watch over Quito’s drivers Waorani tribesmen detained after attack on oil facility On…
Feature: Playing hopscotch with Julio Cortázar
Julio Cortázar was born in Brussels in 1914 to Argentine parents. His family moved to Buenos Aires when he was four years old. Cortázar remained in the Argentina until 1951,…
El Salvador: Measures to reactivate coffee industry are insufficient
Measures to reactivate coffee industry are insufficient; Homicides spike in 2014; Energy subsidies were cut in 2014 Measures to reactivate coffee industry are insufficient Coffee producers claim that efforts by…
Ecuador: Ecuador’s credit with China sees big rise
Ecuador’s credit with China sees big rise; Vice President Glas facing tax haven accusations; Chinese company to carry out mineral surveys Ecuador’s credit with China sees big rise On 7th January Finance…
Ecuador: Indigenous leader prominent in environmental activism murdered
Murder of indigenous leader prominent in environmental activism; Government pushes for shift to electric cookers; PAIS Alliance publish goals for 2015 Indigenous leader prominent in environmental activism murdered On 2nd…
CHILE: Health Minister resigns over controversial abortion comments
In a shockingly rapid escalation of events, on the 30th December 2014, the Chilean Health Minister (now ex-Minister) Helia Molina officially resigned from her duties. This comes after a universal…