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Drug War Revisionists Seek an Armistice

By &Eaccute;rica JunghansRacism, human rights and militarization are activists’ chief concerns.

By Lucimara NunesForum organziers say massive press coverage means their event has put social issues in the spotlight.

By Lucimara NunesHugo Chavez spoke in Porto Alegre amid conflict at home and criticism abroad.

By Lucimara Nunes Forum organizers showcased new networks for global social movements and small businesses.

By Érica Junghans International finance reform is a priority for multinational social-change groups.

By Érica JunghanForced confessions were among the topics at an anti-death penalty conference.

By Érica JunghansThe celebrity leftist opinion leader drew an audience of over 18,000.

By Lucimara NunesDelegates call for political unity in South America and Africa, to compete with the U.S. and a united Europe.

By Lucimara NunesA possible U.S.-led war against Iraq has turned into a defining issue at the Porto Alegre conference.

By Nunes & JunghansBrazil’s leader said he will speak for the poor at the World Economic Forum.