Posts By: Paola Reyes
Paola is a native of San Diego, California. She graduated summa cum laude from Wellesley College where she majored in history and psychology. As an undergraduate, Paola spent time in Latin America interning at El Financiero newspaper in Costa Rica and conducting thesis research in Argentina. Paola was a Henry MacCracken Fellow in New York University's Latin American and Caribbean Studies program, where she earned her M.A.
June 13, 2012 > Mari Hayman
“We Of The Saya”: An Interview With Filmmaker Sisa Bueno
Six years ago, New York filmmaker Sisa Bueno was a volunteer in Bolivia whose attention was captured by the struggle of Afro-Bolivians to be counted as an ethnic group in […] Read More >
May 16, 2012 > Mari Hayman
Brazil’s Truth Commission Set To Begin Its Work
Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff will preside over an official ceremony Wednesday to launch Brazil’s Truth Commission. The seven-member commission will convene for two years to investigate human rights abuses committed in Brazil […] Read More >
April 29, 2012 > Mari Hayman
Brazilian Supreme Court Approves Racial Quotas in University
Brazil’s Supreme Federal Tribunal unanimously approved the continued use of racial quotas in the University of Brasilia in a 10-0 vote Thursday. The decision reaffirmed a policy adopted by a […] Read More >
November 14, 2011 > Mari Hayman
Mexico: PRI and PAN Fight For Governorship Of Michoacán
Today in Latin America Top Story — Elections ended Sunday in Mexico’s Western state of Michoacán with the country’s top two parties both claiming victory in the governor’s race. President […] Read More >
November 4, 2011 > Mari Hayman
Cuba Releases New Real Estate Rules, Will Allow Home Sales
Today in Latin America Top Story — The Cuban government released new rules governing real estate on Thursday, which will allow citizens and permanent residents to buy and sell homes and apartments, […] Read More >
September 23, 2011 > Mari Hayman
Chile’s Piñera Promises End Of Extreme Poverty By 2014
NEW YORK — Chilean President Sebastián Piñera reiterated his government’s goal to eliminate extreme poverty in Chile by 2014 during a talk Thursday at the Americas Society/Council of the Americas (AS/COA) […] Read More >
September 19, 2011 > Mari Hayman
Mexico Drug War Fueled By U.S. Assault Weapons And Drug Demand, Calderón Says
NEW YORK — Mexican President Felipe Calderón called on the U.S. government to reduce weapon sales to Mexico and domestic demand for illegal drugs, in a talk before business leaders […] Read More >
June 21, 2011 > Mari Hayman
Brazilian Senate Debates Freedom of Information Law
A bill to pass a freedom of information law in Brazil, introduced by former president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in 2009 and approved by the Chamber of Deputies last […] Read More >
June 8, 2011 > Mari Hayman
Immigrant Opportunities Initiative Threatened By New York City Budget Cuts
NEW YORK — City council members and leaders of New York City’s immigrant communities rallied Tuesday on the steps of City Hall to save the Immigrant Opportunities Initiative (IOI), an […] Read More >
June 1, 2011 > Mari Hayman
TV Report on Salvador Allende’s Death Angers Family
A Chilean state television program speculating that former Chilean President Salvador Allende was murdered during the Sept. 11, 1973 coup has angered members of Allende’s family, one week after the […] Read More >