Category: Blog
August 17, 2010 > Staff
Gay Couples May Adopt Children In Mexico City, Supreme Court Says
Today in Latin America Top Story — Mexico’s Supreme Court upheld on Monday a law allowing same-sex couples to adopt children in the country’s capital. The contested provision was contained […] Read More >
August 16, 2010 > Staff
Paraguay’s President Lugo Optimistic About Health After First Cancer Treatment
Today in Latin America Top Story — Fernando Lugo is feeling optimistic that he can serve his full term as president of Paraguay, after finishing his first session of treatment for […] Read More >
August 13, 2010 > Staff
Car Bomb Rattles Bogotá, Colombia; Authorities Suspect Terrorist Attack
Today in Latin America Top Story — A car bomb exploded outside a prominent radio station early Thursday morning in Bogotá, Colombia, in what authorities suspect was a terrorist attack. […] Read More >
August 13, 2010 > Alison Bowen
Numbers Emerge For Undocumented Immigrants’ Children Amid 14th Amendment Debate
Babies born to undocumented immigrants will be the immigration debate’s next front line. Anxious to curb illegal immigration, some conservative politicians are suggesting altering the Constitution so that immigrants’ children […] Read More >
August 12, 2010 > Staff
Florida Attorney General Proposes Arizona-Style Immigration Law; Immigration May Play Key Role In Upcoming Elections
Today in Latin America Top Story — As the federal government and the state of Arizona continue to clash over a controversial immigration law, Florida legislators have begun discussing an […] Read More >
August 11, 2010 > Staff
Colombia And Venezuela To Restore Diplomatic Relations
Today in Latin America Top Story — The presidents of Venezuela and Colombia agreed Tuesday to reestablish diplomatic relations at a meeting in the city of Santa Marta, on Colombia’s […] Read More >
August 10, 2010 > Staff
Mexicana de Aviación Cancels Flights As Its Finances Deteriorate
Today in Latin America Top Story — Mexicana de Aviación, one of Mexico’s most important airlines, cancelled several international flights on Monday, in an effort to cut costs due to […] Read More >
August 9, 2010 > Staff
Juan Manuel Santos Inaugurated In Colombia; Says Will Improve Relations With Venezuela, Human Rights
Today in Latin America Top Story — Juan Manuel Santos took office as Colombia’s president in a ceremony on Saturday, pledging to renew ties with Venezuela and pay more attention […] Read More >
August 6, 2010 > Staff
Wyclef Jean Faces Challenges As He Officially Announces Candidacy In Haiti’s Presidential Race
Today in Latin America Top Story — Wyclef Jean formally announced his candidacy in Haiti’s November presidential elections Thursday, both by radio in Creole and on the Larry King Live […] Read More >
August 5, 2010 > Staff
Wyclef Jean Confirms Candidacy As Haitian Presidential Race Heats Up
Today in Latin America Top Story — It is now certain that pop star Wyclef Jean will run for the Haitian presidency, confirming rumors that have been circulating for weeks. “My […] Read More >