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A South America Co-Op
Martin Piper explains more about a new bank in South America which aims to help much needed development programs and projects
A tale of two 9/11s
September 11th is remembered in Chile for more than the terrorist attacks in New York, as Martin Piper found out
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Martin Piper looks at the how the Mapuche Indians of Patagonia are gently reminding present day landowners who was there first
Gore blimey!
Martin Piper on a seminar by Al Gore in Santiago, the capital of Chile which is choked by pollution
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In a special report, Martin Piper visits the Potosi mine in Bolivia, where indigenious and African slaves died in their thousands but the mining of silver continuies to this day
Flame Benefit for Bolivia
In the days of increased concern about climate change, Martin Piper looks at the way that Bolivia is benefiting from its natural resources
Under new management
Martin Piper looks at Rafael Correa, the incoming President of Ecuador
Wall Too close to call
Martin Piper looks at the remaining two candidates in the run off election for President of Ecuador
Colombia flag Crisis in Colombia
Martin Piper looks at Colombia, scene of Latin America’s longest running civil war and according to the UN, the worst humanitarian crisis in the western hemisphere
Kuna cloth Culture of the Kuna
The San Blas archipelago is a group of islands situated off the Caribbean north-east coast of Panama, it is home to the unique and fascinating culture of the Kuna people
Hammer and building plans House proud
Martin Piper looks at the work of the hurricane proof house-building project Habitat for Humanity International
Books on flag On the ground
Marin Piper looks at the work of grassroots organisation La Esperanza

   

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