Posts By: Staff
September 27, 2011 > Staff
Chile: Blackouts Force Energy Minister To Call For New Investments In Network
Today in Latin America Top Story — Chile’s energy minister called for strong new investments in the country’s energy network after widespread blackout hit the Southern Cone nation for the […] Read More >
September 26, 2011 > Staff
Mexico: Police Still Underpaid Despite Reforms, Report Says
Today in Latin America Top Story— A report by Mexico’s National Public Safety System said that many Mexican police officers still earn $350 per month or less, despite efforts to […] Read More >
September 23, 2011 > Staff
Chávez Helped Mediate Release Of American Hikers From Iran
Today in Latin America Top Story — Venezuelan authorities announced that ailing Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez helped mediate the release of two American hikers who were imprisoned in Iran for […] Read More >
September 22, 2011 > Staff
Mexico: Bodies Left At Veracruz Overpass Seen As Challenge To Zetas Drug Cartel
Today in Latin America Top Story — Mexican authorities said Wednesday that they believe the 35 bound and tortured bodies dumped by armed men beneath an overpass in the port […] Read More >
September 22, 2011 > Staff
Honduras’ Lobo Renews Commitment To Human Rights
UNITED NATIONS — Honduran President Porfirio Lobo reaffirmed his country’s commitment to human rights during a speech before the United Nation’s General Assembly on Wednesday. During the speech, Lobo pledged […] Read More >
September 21, 2011 > Staff
United Nations: Mexico’s Calderón Says World Needs To Help Combat Drug Trafficking
UNITED NATIONS — The world must address widespread violence in Mexico and the vast wealth of drug cartels, Mexican President Felipe Calderón said Wednesday during his address to the United […] Read More >
September 21, 2011 > Staff
United Nations: Brazil’s Rousseff Becomes First Woman To Open UNGA Debate
UNITED NATIONS — Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff opened the 66th United Nations general debate in New York on Wednesday, becoming the first woman in the organization’s history to do so. […] Read More >
September 21, 2011 > Staff
Mexico: Charges For “Twitter Terrorists” To Be Lessened
Today in Latin America Top Story — Lawmakers in the Mexican state of Veracruz approved a law Tuesday designed to lessen terrorism and sabotage charges filed against the so-called “Twitter […] Read More >
September 20, 2011 > Staff
Bolivia’s Morales Asks UNASUR To Decertify The United States
Today in Latin America Top Story — Bolivian President Evo Morales on Monday said that the regional South American bloc UNASUR (the Union of South American Nations) should “decertify” the […] Read More >
September 19, 2011 > Staff
Mexico: Body Of Missing Congressman Found By Police
Today in Latin America Top Story — The bodies of a missing Mexican congressman and his driver were found by police in southern Mexico over the weekend. The remains of […] Read More >