It has been happening in a number of nations. But Ecuador is a good example of how lawfare can destroy freedom. In this Latin-American country several progressive politicians have been facing numerous false accusations, and consequently forced to flee the country to avoid pre-trial detention, so now they are living […]
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The Press has allowed atrocities and corruption
For Chilean journalist Patricio Mery Bell, the press is an “accomplice to the return of neo-fascism” and has allowed the greatest violations of human rights. Highlighting European “hypocrisy”, he says that the left wing should re-establish its principles and that Bernie Sanders, Jeremy Corbyn and Rafael Correa have a lot […]
What you gonna do when the world’s on fire?
Spurred by the police killings of Black people in 2016, Roberto Minervini decides to make a film about Black America. By slowly absorbing their life in New Orleans, and by formally approaching the Black Panthers he builds a picture. As a film-maker, he calls himself a ‘politically charged citizen’. […]
War, the human condition, the animal condition
Recreation is part of the day to day of war, especially when it is boys and girls who are there in the line of fire. A group of teenagers in the face of a military conflict. Santiago Zapata is the producer of “Monos”, film selected as a candidate to represent […]
Supporting vulnerable EU immigrants in Brexit times
As the United Kingdom is preparing to exit the EU, many vulnerable citizens might need additional help to complete their paperwork to apply for temporary or permanent residence. In their support some organisations are offering free assistance and providing information. Nathan Raia After the 2016 Brexit referendum, […]