Category: Blog
October 6, 2016 > Staff
Colombian Peace Talks Continue Today
Peace talks are set to continue today between the warring factions of the Colombian political establishment. President Juan Manuel Santos and “No” campaign leader Sen. Alvaro Uribe met for three […] Read More >
October 5, 2016 > Staff
Colombia’s Ceasefire Only Lasts Until The End Of The Month
TODAY IN LATIN AMERICA The ceasefire between the Colombian armed forces and the FARC rebels will only last until Oct. 31, according to El Espectador. Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos […] Read More >
October 4, 2016 > Staff
All Eyes On Uribe After Colombia’s ‘No’ Vote
TODAY IN LATIN AMERICA URIBE’S MOMENT: Former Colombian President Álvaro Uribe wrested control of the country’s peace process after the surprising victory of the “No” campaign on Sunday quashed the deal […] Read More >
October 3, 2016 > Staff
Colombia Votes Against Peace Agreement
TODAY IN LATIN AMERICA The results are in: Colombian voters decided by a margin of 50.25 to 49.75 percent Sunday to reject the peace accord, confounding polling predictions of a generous […] Read More >
August 21, 2016 > Camila Osorio
In the Olympics’ Wake, Creating a Digital Memory of Rio’s Evictions
Last week, Brazilian journalist Natalia Viana went through one of her longest commutes in Rio de Janeiro. She started in the eastern neighborhood of Botafogo, where she directs the investigative […] Read More >
May 17, 2016 > Staff
Today in Latin America Is on Vacation
Hello readers, Thanks for reading Today in Latin America! We do this because we love bringing you the news from around Latin America every morning, right to your inbox. However, […] Read More >
May 13, 2016 > Staff
Brazil’s Temer Swears in New Cabinet
Top Story — Brazil’s acting President Michel Temer spoke of the need to restore confidence in the South American country, both among its citizens and the international community, in his […] Read More >
May 12, 2016 > Staff
Brazilian Senate Votes to Impeach Rousseff
Top Story — Brazil’s Senate has voted to suspend President Dilma Rousseff and begin an impeachment trial over accusations that Rousseff manipulated the country’s budget to cover up economic troubles. […] Read More >
May 11, 2016 > Staff
Brazil Senate to Vote on Rousseff Impeachment
Top Story — Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff faces an impeachment vote in the Senate today that will likely see her removed from power. The vote will mark a watershed moment […] Read More >
May 10, 2016 > Staff
Venezuela Extends Shortened Workweeks Amid Energy Crisis
Top Story — Public sector workers in Venezuela will have two more two-day workweeks as the country’s socialist government attempts to deal with energy shortages caused by a crippling drought […] Read More >