Mexico: Fireworks in rural Mexico
The darkened hands of Armando Henríquez give the onlooker a clue as to his profession. Behind the high walls that enclose his family home he works as a cohetero, a manufacturer…
Articles by William Costa
Mexico: Testimony of a border crossing
In this testimony, José Pérez León, a Mexican man from the state of Oaxaca, recounts his experiences of crossing the United States border in the early 2000s. Translation by William…
Mexico: Revisiting the 2006 Oaxaca uprising
Tall palms cast shadows over the broad central square of Oaxaca, the capital city of the Mexican state of the same name. Their shade is welcomed both by those of…
Mexico: In the heart of Oaxaca’s Mezcal Region
Abel Ortiz steps out from his palenque - the name given locally to small-scale workshops in which the alcoholic spirit mezcal is produced - shadowed by smoke from the fires that…
Colombia: The toll of tourism in Barichara
Image: http://anthonyjohncoletti.photoshelter.com The toll of tourism in Barichara The town of Barichara perches atop an Andean valley in the Colombian department of Santander, taking in a view of the winding River…
Mexico: Chihuahua governor in helicopter crash
Chihuahua governor in helicopter crash; International intellectuals push Peña Nieto for protection of journalists Chihuahua governor in helicopter crash On 14th August a helicopter carrying César Duarte, governor of the State…
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…
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…
Ecuador: US Secretary of State speaks against indefinite re-election
US Secretary of State speaks against indefinite re-election; New transport link streamlines Quito; Venezuela’s Maduro denounces assassination plot at Quito Unasur summit US Secretary of State speaks against indefinite re-election On 10th…
Ecuador: Correa calls for continental unity at Unasur summit
Correa calls for continental unity at Unasur summit; Ecuadorian primary education improving says Unesco study; President and Quito’s Mayor clash on metro funding Correa calls for continental unity at Unasur summit Ecuadorian…
Ecuador: Correa celebrates 400th ‘Enlace Ciudadano’
Correa celebrates 400th ‘Enlace Ciudadano’; Commision completes analysis of Quito Metro proposals; Supplies on the way to Galapagos after ship sinks Correa celebrates 400th ‘Enlace Ciudadano’ The 400th edition of Enlace Ciudadano…
Ecuador: Mayor’s Office disputed in Muisne
Mayor’s Office disputed in Muisne; Ecuadorian commitment to Assange continues; Apologies for upside down Paraguayan flag Mayor’s Office dispute in Muisne In a dispute that has lasted over a week, two politicians…
Ecuador: Correa announces reforms to Labour Code
Correa announces reforms to Labour Code; Increased safety standards for Ecuadorian vehicles; Galapagos to receive influx of funding for sustainable energy Correa announces reforms to Labour Code On 15th November President Rafael Correa stood…
Ecuador: Mountain road claims lives of 15 in bus disaster
Mountain road claims lives of 15 in bus disaster; Lasso gets referendum ball rolling; Correa won’t decide on re-election ambitions till 2016 Mountain road claims lives of 15 in bus disaster At…
Ecuador: Constitutional Court says ‘no’ to referendum on Correa’s amendments
Constitutional Court says ‘no’ to referendum on Correa’s amendments; Opposition reacts to Constitutional Court decision; Animal care set to improve in Cuenca Constitutional Court says ‘no’ to referendum on Correa’s amendments On…
Ecuador: Human Rights Watch report claims police brutality at student protest
Human Rights Watch report claims police brutality at student protest; Family members protest outside Mejía College; Ecuador-Peru relations to be strengthened at presidential meeting Human Rights Watch report claims police brutality at…
Ecuador: Correa will run in 2017 elections if pressured by opposition
Correa will run in 2017 elections if pressured by opposition; Doubts over Quito’s plans for metro; Lonesome George to return home Correa will run in 2017 elections if pressured…
Ecuador: Judge sentences the Mejía College 60
Judge sentences the Mejía College 60; Amazon may see increase in income from oil industry; Date set for inauguration of new Unasur headquarters Sentencing of the Mejía College 60 On…
Ecuador: Detained student protestors await hearing
Detained student protestors await hearing A group of 53 minors was detained by police on 18 September following their participation in protests outside the Mejía School in Quito. Pupils of the…
Ecuador: Proposed new law provokes workers’ protests
Proposed new law provokes workers’ protests; Lonesome George to be housed in Quito; Artifacts to be returned to Ecuador from Spain Proposed new law provokes workers’ protests Union members, indigenous communities and students…
Colombia: Colombians go to polls for presidential election
Colombians go to polls for presidential election; Talks with ELN held in Ecuador; Bogota’s metro within sight Colombians go to polls for presidential election On 15 June over 10,000 polling…
Colombia: Agreement on victims’ rights reached in Havana peace talks
Agreement on victims’ rights reached in Havana peace talks; Presidential debate ahead of next week’s elections; Border with Venezuela closed due to smuggler protests Agreement on victims’ rights reached in…
Colombia: Colombian cyclists dominate Giro d’Italia
Colombian cyclists dominate Giro d’Italia; Zuluaga wins first round of presidential elections; Will Farc be able to participate politically? Colombian cyclists dominate Giro d’Italia Colombian cyclist Nairo Quintana has won the 2014…
Colombia: 32 children die in bus fire in Magdalena
32 children die in bus fire in Magdalena; Ideam reports 70% chance of El Niño phenomenon in coming months 32 children die in bus fire in Magdalena On 18 May…