Category: Blog
March 12, 2010 > Staff
Chile Swears in Sebastián Piñera as New President; Aftershocks Rumble Ceremony
Today in Latin America Top Story — Chile swore in new President Sebastián Piñera Thursday amidst a 6.9 magnitude aftershock from the Feb. 27 earthquake. Piñera, along with visiting dignitaries […] Read More >
March 11, 2010 > Staff
Carlos Slim is Richest Man in the World; First Latin American to Top Forbes List of Billionaires
Today in Latin America Top Story — Mexican mogul Carlos Slim Helú is now the world’s richest man, according to a report by Forbes Magazine released yesterday. Bill Gates and […] Read More >
March 10, 2010 > Staff
OAS Releases Report Condemning Honduran Human Rights Violations
Today in Latin America Top Story — A report released Monday from the Organization of American States (OAS) condemned the killings last month of three opponents to last June’s coup in […] Read More >
March 9, 2010 > Staff
Cuban Government Calls Dissident Journalist’s Hunger Strike “Blackmail”
Today in Latin America Top Story — The Cuban government Monday lambasted the hunger strike of dissident journalist Guillermo Fariñas as “blackmail” and refused to release 26 political prisoners in […] Read More >
March 8, 2010 > Staff
U.S.-Colombia Military Base Deal to Be Reviewed by Constitutional Court
Today in Latin America Top Story — Colombia’s Constitutional Court will review a deal to allow U.S. military personnel greater access to seven military bases located throughout the country, according […] Read More >
March 6, 2010 > Andrew OReilly
Human Rights Watch Urges Honduras to Investigate Attacks on Coup Opponents
A letter relased by Human Rights Watch Americas director this week called on the government of Honduran President Porfirio Lobo to investigate attacks on opponents of last June’s coup that […] Read More >
March 5, 2010 > Staff
Mexico City Gay Marriage Legalization Takes Effect
Today in Latin America Top Story — A law legalizing gay marriage in Mexico City took effect yesterday, with the city government granting a dozen of the first licenses. Judith […] Read More >
March 4, 2010 > Staff
Clinton Visits Brazil to Discuss Support of Iran; Stops in Chile and Costa Rica
Today in Latin America Top Story — Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton arrived in San José, Costa Rica this morning as part of her week long tour of Latin […] Read More >
March 3, 2010 > Staff
Hillary Clinton Visits Earthquake-Ravaged Chile
Today in Latin America Top Story — U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton visited earthquake-ravaged Chile on Tuesday morning, bringing 25 satellite phones and promising United States assistance during […] Read More >
March 2, 2010 > Rachel Brooks-Ames
Afermath Of Chile’s Earthquake (Video)
Above is a video from Al Jazeera English reporters describing the devastating situation on the ground in Chile in the aftermath of Saturday’s massive 8.8 magnitude earthquake. In addition to […] Read More >