Category: Blog
May 12, 2011 > Mari Hayman
Argentina Arrests Pilots Believed to be Responsible for 1977 “Death Flights”
Three former pilots for the Argentine Coast Guard were brought before Federal Judge Sergio Torres on Tuesday to face charges for their involvement in death flights that killed hundreds of […] Read More >
May 12, 2011 > Staff
Ousted President Manuel Zelaya May Return To Honduras
Today in Latin America Top Story — Ousted Honduran President Manuel Zelaya may iron out an agreement to return to his home country within a matter of weeks, his aide […] Read More >
May 11, 2011 > Andrew OReilly
U.S. Senate Could Vote On Free Trade Agreement With Colombia In June
The head of the U.S. Senate’s Finance Committee said Wednesday that Congress is expected to pass a free trade agreement (FTA) with Colombia, despite strong opposition from the country’s largest […] Read More >
May 11, 2011 > Andrew OReilly
Ciudad Juárez Needs College Grads To Clean Up Police Force, Chihuahua Governor Says
The governor of the Mexican state of Chihuahua put out a call Monday to young professionals and college graduates to join the police forces of Ciudad Juárez and other towns […] Read More >
May 11, 2011 > Mari Hayman
FARC Files Reveal Guerrilla Group’s Ties to Chávez and Correa Governments
A strategic dossier published Tuesday by a British think tank revealed that the Fuerzas Armadas Revolucionarias de Colombia (FARC) received material support from the Venezuelan and Ecuadorian governments under presidents […] Read More >
May 11, 2011 > Staff
Obama Pushes For Comprehensive Immigration Reform During Visit To El Paso
Today in Latin America Top Story — U.S. President Barack Obama Tuesday called for comprehensive immigration reform during a visit to the border city of El Paso, Texas. Standing within […] Read More >
May 10, 2011 > Mari Hayman
Cuban Government Says Dissident Died of Pancreatitis, not Police Beating
In a response to claims that police brutality ended the life of Juan Wilfredo Soto García on Saturday, Cuban state media reported Monday that the death of the 46 year-old […] Read More >
May 10, 2011 > Staff
Arizona’s Jan Brewer To Appeal Immigration Law To U.S. Supreme Court
Today in Latin America Top Story — Arizona Governor Jan Brewer announced Monday plans to appeal a ruling against the state’s controversial immigration law to the U.S. Supreme Court. The […] Read More >
May 9, 2011 > Mari Hayman
Tens Of Thousands March To Protest Drug War Violence In Mexico
Tens of thousands of Mexicans participated in a nationwide march for peace on Sunday, protesting the violence that has killed nearly 40,000 of their countrymen and demanding an end to […] Read More >
May 9, 2011 > Staff
Ecuador’s Correa Wins Referendum; Critics Worry About Consolidation Of Power
Today in Latin America Top Story — President Rafael Correa of Ecuador claimed victory in a referendum on a number of government and social reforms Saturday, paving the way for […] Read More >