Who Decides the Fate of Colombia’s Quebradona Mine?
A South-African mining company’s lawsuit against the government in an international, pro-corporate court, exposes the insidious nature of investor-state dispute settlement mechanisms.
El progresismo construye una agenda común en Montevideo
A medida que las Américas giran hacia la derecha, las fuerzas progresistas de la región se reunieron en Uruguay para trazar una ruta a futuro.
NACLA Web Series: The 2026 World Cup
In this web series, NACLA contributors cover the intersection of fútbol and politics from a wide variety of angles.
Bolivia into the Abyss
Fuel shortages, inflation, and political exclusion have triggered a wave of fragmented unrest with no clear movement capable of channeling popular anger.
Building the “Economía para la vida”
At a historic conference in Bogotá, heterodox thinkers and politicians gathered to debate the construction of a new international economic order oriented around human life and dignity.
The Fierce Activism of Deborah Poole
Remembering long-time NACLA contributor, editorial committee member, scholar, and activist, Deborah Poole.
Lessons from the Zapatistas: From Armed Insurgency to People’s Autonomy (Review)
A new book summarizes nearly 30 years of Zapatista political activity, tracing the construction of Mayan self-governance, unpacking the insurgency’s “critical theory,” and drawing lessons for the present.
Milei’s War against the Working Class
Argentina’s sweeping labor reform, heavily resisted in the streets, is set to roll back nearly a century of hard-fought rights.
Bolivians Enter a New Era of Popular Struggles
After a series of protests over cuts to fuel subsidies brought the country to a halt, Bolivia’s powerful social movements embark on a new chapter and face new forms of repression.
Chile at a Crossroads: Human Rights and the Environment Under Kast
Chile’s new far-right president seeks to recycle the military regime's political project, risking hard earned advances in human, Indigenous, and environmental rights.
Books that Breathe the Everyday Life of El Alto, Bolivia (Review)
Los Hijos de Goni and No Me Jodas, No Te Jodo, two books from El Alto publishing house Sobre Selectas, invite people to experience the intricacies of the city and its people.
Impunity and Infighting Reign in Bolivia
As the country shifts to the right and its new leaders fight amongst themselves, justice and reparations for the 2019 massacres come to a halt.
