Category: Latin America: Week in Review
July 5, 2011 > Staff
Chávez Returns To Venezuela; No New Details About His Cancer
Today in Latin America Top Story –Hugo Chávez surprised nearly everyone by returning to Venezuela early Monday morning, after spending nearly a month in Cuba convalescing from surgery to remove […] Read More >
July 1, 2011 > Staff
Hugo Chávez Says Doctors Removed Cancerous Tumor; No Word On Return To Venezuela
Today in Latin America Top Story — Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez announced last night on state-run television that doctors had removed a cancerous tumor while in Cuba. Chávez said the […] Read More >
June 30, 2011 > Staff
Venezuela Postpones Regional Summit; Cites Chávez’s Health As Reason
Today in Latin America Top Story — Venezuela’s foreign ministry announced Wednesday the cancellation of a summit of foreign leaders meant to promote political dialogue and cooperation for development between […] Read More >
June 29, 2011 > Staff
Mexico Authorities Investigating 7 Cops In Killing Of Police Chief
Today in Latin America Top Story — Seven police officers in Mexico are under investigation for their alleged involvement in the killing of a police chief in a town in […] Read More >
June 28, 2011 > Staff
U.S. Judge Puts On Hold Parts Of Georgia’s Immigration Law
Today in Latin America Top Story — A U.S. federal judge on Monday put the brakes on parts of Georgia’s controversial anti-immigration law. U.S. District Court Judge Thomas Thrash preliminarily […] Read More >
June 27, 2011 > Staff
Venezuela Denies Chávez Is In “Critical Condition”; Foreign Minister Porras Calls Out Miami Herald
Today in Latin America Top Story — Supporters of Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez dismissed rumors that he is sicker than the government claims and warned his enemies to “stop dreaming” […] Read More >
June 24, 2011 > Staff
Mexico’s Calderón Meets With Sicilia & Other Victims; Defends Drug War Policy
Today in Latin America Top Story — Mexican President Felipe Calderón met Thursday with poet-activist Javier Sicilia and other relatives of people who have died or disappeared during the country’s […] Read More >
June 23, 2011 > Staff
Clinton Promises $300 Million To Fight Drug Cartels In Central America
Top Story — Despite earlier claims, Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton said Wednesday that the U.S. would increase its investment in Central America’s security as part of an effort […] Read More >
June 22, 2011 > Staff
United States Will Not Pledge More Money To Fight Drug Cartels In Central America, Valenzuela Says
Today in Latin America Top Story — While U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton and officials from Central America will pledge to confront the powerful drug cartels operating in […] Read More >
June 21, 2011 > Staff
Judge Hears Arguments Over Georgia Immigration Law; Promises Ruling By July 1
Today in Latin America Top Story — A U.S. federal judge on Monday heard arguments for and against Georgia’s tough new immigration law. Georgia’s law, which has similar language to […] Read More >