· May, 2006

Stories about Ecuador from May, 2006

Guatemala, Honduras, Ecuador, El Salvador: Mining Controversies

  12 May 2006

Gold prices are quickly approaching an all-time high which has inspired a new boom in prospecting around Central and South America. The Honduras News Blog asks if gold mines are good or bad for Honduras, while the Guatemala Solidarity Network continues coverage on the Marlin mine in San Marcos, Guatemala,...

Brazil, Ecuador: “Is There Racism in Latin America?”

  11 May 2006

Tanya Hernandez, focusing on Brazil, asks “is There Racism in Latin America and What Does That Mean for Race Relations in the United States?” One commenter responds, “If I must choose my poison (racism), I'll choose the American brand. Latin American racism is made more pernicious by the fact that...