Category: Blog
October 22, 2019 > Staff
Bolivians Protest After Votes Stop Tallying in Presidential Election
TODAY IN LATIN AMERICA BOLIVIA: President Evo Morales came out ahead of yesterday’s elections, yet the latest results show that he is a few points short of avoiding a run-off […] Read More >
October 21, 2019 > Staff
State of Emergency Declared in Chile Over Subway Fare Increase
TODAY IN LATIN AMERICA CHILE: Chilean protesters shut down the capital’s subway system over the weekend in demonstrations against fare increases. The protests began Friday evening when high school students […] Read More >
October 18, 2019 > Staff
Nicaragua Is the Least Democratic Country in Latin America, Report Finds
TODAY IN LATIN AMERICA NICARAGUA: According to the latest Barometer of the Americas report, Nicaragua is the least democratic country in Latin America. The report, using data collected from the […] Read More >
October 17, 2019 > Staff
Second Mass Shooting in 2 Days Raises Alarms in Mexico
TODAY IN LATIN AMERICA MEXICO: In the state of Guerrero, a gunfight between civilians and the Mexican army resulted in 15 deaths, marking the second mass shooting in Mexico in […] Read More >
October 16, 2019 > Staff
Mass Shooting in Puerto Rico Leaves 6 Dead, Governor Calls for Emergency Meeting
TODAY IN LATIN AMERICA PUERTO RICO: Puerto Rican Governor Wanda Vázquez called an emergency meeting yesterday after a mass shooting in San Juan Monday. Six people were killed: Alexis Antonio […] Read More >
October 15, 2019 > Staff
Argentine Presidential Candidates Duel at First Public Debate
TODAY IN LATIN AMERICA ARGENTINA: Argentina’s six presidential candidates participated in their first public debate broadcast from the city of Santa Fe yesterday. Frontrunner Alberto Fernández and current President Mauricio […] Read More >
October 14, 2019 > Staff
US, Venezuela Clash Over UN Human Rights Council
TODAY IN LATIN AMERICA UNITED STATES/VENEZUELA: U.S. State Department Deputy Assistant Secretary Jon Piechowski told reporters on Friday that the United States hopes to block Venezuela from winning a seat […] Read More >
October 11, 2019 > Staff
Protesters in Ecuador Take Policemen Hostage as Fuel Crisis Continues
TODAY IN LATIN AMERICA ECUADOR: The crisis in Ecuador continues to escalate as the public defender’s office today said that five people — including one Indigenous woman — have died […] Read More >
October 10, 2019 > Staff
Massive Indigenous March in Quito Demands Moreno’s Resignation
TODAY IN LATIN AMERICA ECUADOR: Protests in Ecuador continue for the sixth day as President Lenín Moreno refuses to step down or overturn austerity measures. Indigenous leaders and protesters converged […] Read More >
October 9, 2019 > Staff
Report Alleges U.S. Pharma Companies Lure Mexicans Across Border to Donate Plasma
TODAY IN LATIN AMERICA BORDER: ProPublica published a shocking report yesterday that alleged U.S. drug companies “lured” Mexican plasma donors through Facebook ads and flyers promising high payments. Thousands of […] Read More >