Category: Blog
February 16, 2016 > Staff
Pope Francis Champions Indigenous Peoples During Mexico Trip, But Avoids Criticizing Government
Top Story — Pope Francis left for Mexico’s Michoacán state on Tuesday morning, where he plans to meet with young people in the capital Morelia, a major narco-trafficking hub. The visit […] Read More >
February 12, 2016 > Staff
Venezuela’s Maduro Gains Decree Powers, Sidestepping Opposition Legislature
Top Story — Venezuela’s President Nicolás Maduro gained effective decree powers on Thursday after the Supreme Court ruled in favor of his declaring a state of economic emergency, dealing a blow […] Read More >
February 11, 2016 > Staff
Another Former Salvadoran President to Face Corruption Charges
Top Story — The Salvadoran Supreme Court ordered a civil prosecution Wednesday of former President Mauricio Funes on corruption charges. Though the case does not include drug charges, justices voted […] Read More >
February 10, 2016 > Staff
Food Insecurity Soars in Haiti as Drought Worsens
Top Story — The United Nations World Food Program announced Tuesday that the number of severely food insecure people in Haiti has reached 1.5 million people, a subset of the […] Read More >
February 9, 2016 > Staff
While FARC Rebels Balk at Referendum Plan, Colombia Increases Attack on ELN
Top Story — Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos gave the military orders to increase its operations against the second largest guerilla group in the country, the ELN, in response to an […] Read More >
February 8, 2016 > Staff
Haiti’s Martelly Exits Office, Leaving Country in Hands of Prime Minister
Top Story — Haiti’s President Michel Martelly left office on Sunday, leaving power in the hands of the prime minister until the legislature can choose an interim president. In his […] Read More >
February 5, 2016 > Staff
Obama Will Seek $450 Million in Aid for Colombia
Top Story — U.S. President Barack Obama on Thursday announced alongside Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos that he will seek $450 million in new aid for Colombia to continue fighting […] Read More >
February 4, 2016 > Staff
As Zika Virus Spreads, Questions Still Remain Over Effect on Pregnant Mothers
Top Story — As the Zika virus spreads throughout the hemisphere, concerns from women and reproductive-rights activists are on the rise. The fears stem from the seeming connection between the virus […] Read More >
February 3, 2016 > Staff
Haiti Opposition Rejects Martelly’s Plan for Interim Government
Top Story — Haitian opposition leaders on Tuesday rejected President Michel Martelly’s proposal that an interim government, approved by parliament, take over when he leaves office in four days. Haiti […] Read More >
February 2, 2016 > Dusty Christensen
Fourteen Arrested Protesting Georgia University Ban on Undocumented Students
Undocumented students and activists in Georgia staged sit-ins at three state universities on Monday, calling for an end to policies they say unfairly deny undocumented student access to public higher […] Read More >