The kidnapping of the Venezuelan president and attempt to seize the country’s oil is act of desperation from the US hegemon. James Meadway / The Ecologist* Donald Trump has kicked off 2026 in his signature style. Six years ago, on January 3rd, 2020, the US carried out the […]
Latin America
Ecuador under pressure: rejection, protests and political erosion
It is now two years since his arrival at the Carondelet Palace and President Daniel Noboa is facing his most complicated political moment. The third year of his leadership has begun with question marks over his leadership, his strategy and his ability to resolve the crises he is facing. […]
Progressivism meets the far-right in polarised Chile
The first round results have pitted Jeannette Jara and José Antonio Kast in what will be a decisive electoral race marked by the advance of the far right, fragmented support from other candidates and a tense social climate. Chile approaches the second round as a divided nation, with the outcome […]
Real estate boom threatens farmland in El Salvador
The accelerated sale of land for housing projects is displacing essential crops and putting food security at risk. The high cost of materials, debts and real estate market pressure is pushing many people to abandon their farms in El Salvador. It is rumoured that the land that could produce […]
Intensification of gender-based violence in Colombia
For five days, from 18 to 22 November, two prominent representatives of the Colombian women’s human rights movement, who have a vital role in addressing conflict and building peace in Colombia, will be in London. Their purpose: to expose the intensification of violence against women, both inside and outside the […]
















