Posts By: Staff
June 30, 2010 > Staff
Mexico To Hold Elections, Despite Murder Of Gubernatorial Candidate Rodolfo Torre Cantú
Today in Latin America Top Story — Mexico plans to hold elections Sunday in 12 of the country’s states, despite recent threats and attacks on politicians by drug cartels including […] Read More >
June 29, 2010 > Staff
Mexican Gubernatorial Candidate Rodolfo Torre Cantú Killed; At Least 4 Others Die In Attack
Today in Latin America Top Story — A leading gubernatorial candidate in Mexico’s Tamaulipas state was killed Monday morning on his way to a series of campaign rallies. Rodolfo Torre Cantú, […] Read More >
June 28, 2010 > Staff
In Northern Mexico, Gunmen Attack Rehabilitation Clinic; Political Rally Turns Violent In The South
Today in Latin America Top Story — A wave of violence swept over Mexico this weekend, leaving at least 11 people dead and more injured in two separate attacks. In […] Read More >
June 25, 2010 > Staff
Venezuela Nationalizes 11 Oil Rigs Owned By U.S.-Based Helmerich & Payne
Today in Latin America Top Story — The Venezuelan government seized 11 oil rigs owned by U.S. driller Helmerich & Payne, after the company shut them down because the state […] Read More >
June 24, 2010 > Staff
Mexico Files Brief In U.S. Federal Court Against Arizona Immigration Law
Today in Latin America Top Story — The Mexican government asked a U.S. federal court this week to declare Arizona’s new immigration law unconstitutional, stating that Mexico’s interests and its […] Read More >
June 23, 2010 > Staff
Christopher “Dudus” Coke Arrested In Jamaica After Month-Long Manhunt
Today in Latin America Top Story — Alleged drug kingpin Christopher “Dudus” Coke has been arrested in Jamaica, The Jamaica Gleaner reports. Commissioner of Police Owen Ellington said in a […] Read More >
June 22, 2010 > Staff
Street Gangs Attack Two Buses in El Salvador; At Least 16 People Dead
Today in Latin America Top Story — Street gangs in El Salvador attacked two passenger buses, killing at least 16 people in an attack that Salvadoran Security Minister Manuel Melgar […] Read More >
June 21, 2010 > Staff
Juan Manuel Santos Wins Second-Round Colombian Presidential Election in Lop-Sided Vote
Today in Latin America Top Story –Former Defense Minister Juan Manuel Santos easily cruised to victory in a second round presidential election on Sunday, winning roughly 69 percent of the […] Read More >
June 18, 2010 > Staff
Clinton’s Criticism Of Arizona Immigration Law Angers Governor Jan Brewer
Today in Latin America Top Story — Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer said she was angry at Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton for comments she made during an interview with […] Read More >
June 17, 2010 > Staff
Globovisión Owner Flees Venezuela After Chavéz’s Government Issues An Arrest Warrant
Today in Latin America Top Story — The majority-owner of Venezuelan news channel Globovisión, Guillermo Zuloaga, fled the country on Tuesday, in defiance of arrest warrants for usury and conspiracy […] Read More >