In Latin America, 58 mining projects have an investment greater than US$ 1 billion. This industry has become an economic opportunity for the continent, but also a serious problem for the indigenous population, health and the environment. Benjamin Serra Mining is an industry that, by its nature, is […]
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Prosperity yes, austerity no!
The austerity measures imposed in the UK have been met with disapproval by the British public. On the 4th of May, a new protest will criticize the posture of the government. As groups who oppose David Cameron’s government have noted, this type of legislation only greatens the social inequality […]
María López: Homosexuality and literature in Cuba
In the last few years, the regime of Fidel Castro has introduced substantial changes with respect to sexual liberty, intending to eliminate the strain of institutional homophobia in the country, although discrimination is still present in certain areas. Benjamin Serra María E. López is an academic at London Metropolitan University […]
Protests continue against budget cuts
Demonstrations against austerity measures continue across Europe and the United Kingdom, including plans by the National Shop Stewards Network (NSSN) for a general strike at the beginning of 2013. The exact date of the civil action will be decided in a vote by its members on the 11th December. Budget […]
Mszanik, homeless in Scotland (II)
The growing problem of homelessness is crossing the English border but, in Scotland, there has been a drop of 20% in the number of applications from homeless people. _ María Marzo This piece of good news was announced officially three months ago by the Scottish government, which drew a comparison […]