Posts By: Staff
August 10, 2010 > Staff
Mexicana de Aviación Cancels Flights As Its Finances Deteriorate
Today in Latin America Top Story — Mexicana de Aviación, one of Mexico’s most important airlines, cancelled several international flights on Monday, in an effort to cut costs due to […] Read More >
August 9, 2010 > Staff
Juan Manuel Santos Inaugurated In Colombia; Says Will Improve Relations With Venezuela, Human Rights
Today in Latin America Top Story — Juan Manuel Santos took office as Colombia’s president in a ceremony on Saturday, pledging to renew ties with Venezuela and pay more attention […] Read More >
August 6, 2010 > Staff
Wyclef Jean Faces Challenges As He Officially Announces Candidacy In Haiti’s Presidential Race
Today in Latin America Top Story — Wyclef Jean formally announced his candidacy in Haiti’s November presidential elections Thursday, both by radio in Creole and on the Larry King Live […] Read More >
August 5, 2010 > Staff
Wyclef Jean Confirms Candidacy As Haitian Presidential Race Heats Up
Today in Latin America Top Story — It is now certain that pop star Wyclef Jean will run for the Haitian presidency, confirming rumors that have been circulating for weeks. “My […] Read More >
August 4, 2010 > Staff
Mexican Government Raises Figure For Drug War Deaths For Second Time In Four Months
Today in Latin America Top Story — The Mexican government said Tuesday that 28,000 people have been killed since President Felipe Calderón initiated an offensive against the country’s drug cartels […] Read More >
August 3, 2010 > Staff
Colombia-Venezuela Conflict Discussed At Mercosur Meeting; Chávez Will No Longer Attend
Today in Latin America Top Story — A meeting of Mercosur, the South American regional trading bloc, has become the latest forum for a feud between the governments of Venezuela […] Read More >
August 2, 2010 > Staff
Mexico And Chile Recognize Honduran Government; OAS Report Influences Decision
Today in Latin America Top Story — A year after the coup that overthrew Honduran President Manuel Zelaya, Latin American countries are beginning to recognize the new government in larger […] Read More >
July 30, 2010 > Staff
Alleged Mexican Drug Lord Ignacio “Nacho” Coronel Killed During Military Raid
Today in Latin America Top Story — An alleged top leader in Mexico’s violent Sinaloa drug cartel was killed Thursday by the Mexican military during a raid on a safehouse in […] Read More >
July 29, 2010 > Staff
Arizona’s Immigration Law Hits Roadblock After Judge Orders Injunction
Today in Latin America Top Story — Arizona’s controversial immigration bill, SB1070, took a hit Wednesday, one day before it goes into effect, when a U.S. Federal judge issued a […] Read More >
July 28, 2010 > Staff
Eight Severed Heads Found Near Durango, Mexico; Four Journalists Missing in Mexico
Today in Latin America Top Story — Authorities in northern Mexico found eight severed heads outside the city of Durango, after receiving an anonymous tip. The victims are believed to be […] Read More >