Tamara Pearson

Tamara Pearson is a journalist based in Latin America, and author of The Butterfly Prison. Her writings can be found at her blog www.resistancewords.com.

Articles from author

How the Western media methodically dehumanised Iran bombing victims

The way deadly attacks in Iran were covered in leading news outlets of the West tells us about an ingrained bias against the Middle East.

8 MIN READ

How the Western media methodically dehumanised Iran bombing victims

The US owes Latin America for climate damage and poverty

Poverty and inequality has been manufactured here by the European invasion and colonisation policies, then by the US’s historic and current imperialist agenda.

9 MIN READ

The US owes Latin America for climate damage and poverty

Harris’ cruel immigration statement reveals the US’ true colours

How can the US address the roots of migration in the region, when it itself sows the seeds for instability, violence, poverty and inequality?

7 MIN READ

Harris’ cruel immigration statement reveals the US’ true colours

Corruption and violence hinders Mexico's biggest election ever

With several dozen politicians already being gunned down in pre-election violence, the country's democratic process is marred by vote-buying and horsetrading.

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Corruption and violence hinders Mexico's biggest election ever

Will Biden end America's exploitative role in Latin America?

Unequal trade relationships have created inhumane working conditions in Mexico and Central America, causing large scale human displacement.

10 MIN READ

Will Biden end America's exploitative role in Latin America?

Mexico's pandemic-induced radio boom enables people to counter racism

Income and racial inequality plagues the country, while community radio stations run by poor people have begun to break social barriers.

8 MIN READ

Mexico's pandemic-induced radio boom enables people to counter racism