Category: Blog
May 5, 2015 > Staff
Report: Colombian Coca Cultivation Increased in 2014 After 6 Years in Decline
Top Story — The rate of coca cultivation for cocaine production has increased in Colombia for the first time in seven years, according to a new White House report that […] Read More >
May 4, 2015 > Staff
Mexican Military Helicopter Shot Down Over Jalisco State
Top Story — A Mexican military helicopter was shot down on Friday by gunmen seemingly affiliated to the Cartel Jalisco Nueva Generación (CJNG), highlighting the group’s increased prominence as a […] Read More >
May 1, 2015 > Staff
Today in Latin America: Migrants in Mexico
The Latin America News Dispatch’s daily newsletter Today in Latin America will return on May 4. In the meantime, see our latest story from Mexico, where heightened security at the […] Read More >
April 28, 2015 > Staff
Today in Latin America Is on Vacation
The Latin America News Dispatch will take a short break this week from publishing our daily newsletter, Today in Latin America. We’ll be back on May 4! In the meantime, […] Read More >
April 24, 2015 > Staff
Thousands Flee Eruption of Long-Dormant Chilean Volcano
Top Story — Authorities in Chile have ordered the evacuation of at least 4,000 people after eruptions by the massive Calbuco volcano generated an ash cloud some 10 miles (six […] Read More >
April 23, 2015 > Staff
Mexican Teenager Wrongly Sent to US Is Returned Home
Top Story — Alondra Luna Nuñez, a 14-year old Mexican girl, was returned to her home Wednesday after Mexican authorities had sent her last week to live in the United […] Read More >
April 22, 2015 > Staff
U.S. Anti-Drug Chief to Retire After Colombia ‘Sex Party’ Allegations
Top Story — Michelle Leonhart, the head of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, will soon resign, Attorney General Eric Holder announced Tuesday, as controversy endures over her handling of a […] Read More >
April 21, 2015 > Staff
New York Governor Visits Cuba to Build Business Ties
Top Story — Andrew Cuomo, the governor of New York state, visited Cuba Monday to lobby for increased commercial ties between his state’s businesses and the island nation, despite the […] Read More >
April 20, 2015 > Staff
Mexican Authorities Arrest Cartel Leaders, Sparking Border Violence
Top Story — Mexico’s government on Sunday announced the arrest of the accused leader of the Juárez drug cartel, just days after apprehending the head of the Gulf cartel, an […] Read More >
April 17, 2015 > Kamilia Lahrichi
Prosecutor’s Mystery Death a Litmus Test for Argentina
BUENOS AIRES — The mysterious circumstances under which Argentine Special Prosecutor Alberto Nisman died in January of an allegedly self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head has spawned a number of […] Read More >