Category: Blog
October 21, 2014 > Staff
Pinochet Bodyguard and Ex-Mayor Arrested in Santiago
Top Story — Chilean authorities have arrested a former aide to Gen. Augusto Pinochet, accusing him of committing various atrocities under the 1973-1990 military dictatorship. A judge on Monday ordered […] Read More >
October 20, 2014 > Staff
Latin American Ministers Will Meet in Havana to Discuss Ebola Fight
Top Story — Top health officials from several Latin American countries are meeting today in Havana, Cuba, to discuss joint efforts to combat Ebola, as fears grow over the virus’ […] Read More >
October 17, 2014 > Staff
Brazilian Man Confesses to Killing 39 People, Attempts Suicide in Jail
Top Story — A Brazilian man confessed to committing at least 39 murders after police arrested him in the city of Goiânia on Thursday after a 70-day investigation. Thiago Henrique […] Read More >
October 16, 2014 > Staff
Falling Oil Prices Raise Worries of Venezuela Default, Crisis
Top Story — Analysts are worried about a new phase of economic chaos in Venezuela as falling oil prices continue to take their toll. Insurance rates on the country’s debt […] Read More >
October 15, 2014 > Staff
U.N. Extends Controversial Peacekeeping Mission in Haiti
Top Story — The United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH) will be renewed for another year, the U.N. Security Council announced on Tuesday. The council, composed of 15 nations, […] Read More >
October 14, 2014 > Staff
Mexican Radio Host Shot Dead on the Air
Top Story — Mexican activist and radio host Atilano Roman Tirado was shot on-air during his weekly program Oct. 11 in the state of Sinaloa. Two gunmen forced their way […] Read More >
October 10, 2014 > Staff
Mexico Arrests Another Drug Cartel Kingpin
Top Story – Vicente Carrillo Fuentes, alleged leader of Mexico’s Juarez cartel, was captured in the Mexican city of Torreon, the Associated Press reports. This is the second arrest in […] Read More >
October 9, 2014 > Staff
Shootout Between Authorities and Militiamen Leaves Five Dead in Caracas
Top Story — A shootout between Venezuelan police and pro-government militia members in downtown Caracas left five dead and four injured. A high-profile militia leader anticipated his own death during […] Read More >
October 8, 2014 > Staff
Chile Supreme Court Orders Halt to Mining Project
Top Story – Chile’s Supreme Court has blocked the development of a gold and copper mine following an appeal by the Diaguita indigenous community. The court’s decision overturned a lower […] Read More >
October 7, 2014 > Staff
Federal Forces Dispatched to Iguala, Mexico, as Evidence Mounts Against Local Police in Student Massacre
Top Story – Federal forces have taken over security in the Mexican town of Iguala, disarming local police officers as evidence mounts of their involvement in a Sept. 26 shooting […] Read More >