Six hundred and fifty coffee producers benefit from fair trade through the Equal Exchange in Nicaragua, which has formed a group called Soppexcca. Communities have not only enhanced their standard of living but have also particularly improved the position of women in society. (The Prisma Memories) Cesar Amaya Sandino […]
Latin America
Tragedy in Sierra Tarahumara
For two years, it has not rained in the region of the northern state of Chihuahua and hunger is like a knife embedded in the hearts of the inhabitants of this region. Deisy Francis Mexidor The colourful clothing worn by the native rarámuri women contrasts with the sad […]
Karol Cariola: a swallow of the Chilean student movement
The social movement led by the students shaking Chile is described as the start of a new era for this nation, which is still recovering from one of the cruelest military dictatorships on the continent. Raimundo López Karol Cariola is one of the protest leaders. She is small, […]
The four seasons of La Paz
Officially known as Our Lady of Peace, this is not only the seat of government and the Plurinational Assembly of Bolivia, but also the city of curious contrasts. Mario Hubert Garrido For the author of these lines who retraces his steps of more than five years ago, […]
Switzerland… for peace in Colombia
Groups and organisations from different parts of the world will meet on 24 and 25 March 2012 in the city of Lausanne to discuss, propose and socialize the internal conflict in Colombia and its possible resolutions. It will be held under the title of “International congress for peace and political resolution […]
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