Memory in Latin America

...the news headlines include a number of stories that reflect the persistence of a past that is everlasting and does not wish to pass... (Jelin, State Repression and the Struggles for Memory, 2003)

Sunday, 27 March 2011

Chile: Memoria Rebelde

I had to post this video linked to by Adriana Goñi Godoy on Twitter, from Chilean hip-hop artist Subverso. The version I've found has s...

Friday, 25 March 2011

Uruguay: Amnesty law ruling

In an important ruling, the Inter-American Court of Human Rights has said that Uruguay must remove obstacles to prosecuting human rights off...

Argentina: 35th anniversary of the coup

Yesterday, 24th March, was the 35th anniversary of Argentina's last coup. First let's take a look at the front pages: Anyone familia...

Wednesday, 23 March 2011

Peru Round-Up

Alleged Shining Path terrorist is captured in Huanaco, Peru (Living in Peru) Fujimorismo Candidates Allegedly Tied to Drug Trade (IP S) Au...

Peru: Blog recommendation

Spanish speakers interested in Peruvian memory issues shouldn't miss Un dia en la memoria , which daily publishes illustrated pieces abo...

Argentina: The night before the coup

"The commanders suggested, gently but firmly, that if the president holds power what she has to do is wield it." On the eve of the...

Chile: Obama's visit (2)

So, here's an update on how Obama's trip to Chile turned out. As expected, there was no apology, but Obama did say that would consi...

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