Category: Blog
July 23, 2010 > Staff
Venezuela Cuts Ties With Colombia; Orders Diplomats to Leave the Country
Today in Latin America Top Story — The Venezuelan government cut diplomatic ties with neighboring Colombia Thursday, as the dispute between the two countries escalated. Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez made […] Read More >
July 22, 2010 > Staff
IMF Cancels Haiti’s $268 Million Debt
Today in Latin America Top Story — The International Monetary Fund (IMF) approved Wednesday the cancellation Haiti’s $268 million outstanding debt. On top of the debt cancellation, the IMF’s executive […] Read More >
July 21, 2010 > Staff
Cold Front Strikes The Southern Cone, Killing Dozens In Argentina
Today in Latin America Top Story — Parts of South America have been hit by a strong cold front, that has left dozens of people dead. In Argentina alone, at […] Read More >
July 21, 2010 > Alison Bowen
Guatemalan Women May Become Special Asylum Group
NEW YORK — In a few weeks, female Guatemalan asylum seekers might know whether their applications hold better odds. The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled last week that a […] Read More >
July 20, 2010 > Staff
Latin American Nations Join Mexico In Lawsuit Against Arizona Immigration Law; U.S. Sends Troops To Border
Today in Latin America Top Story — Seven Latin American nations have joined Mexico in support of a lawsuit against the U.S. state of Arizona’s recent immigration law. Bolivia, Colombia, […] Read More >
July 19, 2010 > Staff
Car Bomb And Mass Shooting Escalate Mexico’s Drug War Over The Weekend
Today in Latin America Top Story — Mexico experienced another wave of violence over the weekend that began with the first reported car bomb attack related to the country’s ongoing […] Read More >
July 16, 2010 > Staff
Argentina Becomes First Country In Latin America To Legalize Gay Marriage
Today in Latin America Top Story — Argentina became the first Latin American nation on Thursday to legalize same-sex marriage and grant the same legal rights, responsibilities and protections that […] Read More >
July 15, 2010 > Staff
Gay Marriage Bill Goes to Vote in Argentina’s Senate; Both Supporters And Protesters Take To the Streets
Today in Latin America Top Story — Argentina’s Senate is set to decide on whether or not to legalize gay marriage, after thousands of people protested in the capital against […] Read More >
July 14, 2010 > Staff
Ingrid Betancourt Withdraws $7 Million Compensation Claim Against Colombian Government
Today in Latin America Top Story — Former Colombian presidential candidate Ingrid Betancourt withdrew her claim for nearly $7 million dollars in government compensation on Tuesday following intense criticism that she […] Read More >
July 14, 2010 > Alison Bowen
Alleged Spy Vicky Pelaez Plans To Leave Russia To Return To Her Native Peru
NEW YORK — The alleged spy whose feet hadn’t even touched Russian soil wants to leave the country, her lawyer said. Vicky Pelaez, the 55-year-old journalist deported last week to […] Read More >