Category: Latin America: Week in Review
February 8, 2010 > Staff
Laura Chinchilla Becomes First Woman President in Costa Rica
Today in Latin America Top Story — Costa Rica elected the country’s first female president Sunday, as Laura Chinchilla won the election with 47 percent of the vote, according to […] Read More >
February 5, 2010 > Staff
Deposed Haitian Leader Jean-Claude “Baby Doc” Duvalier’s Assets Frozen In Switzerland
Today in Latin America Top Story — Switzerland froze approximately $4.6 million from the family of former Haitian leader Jean-Claude “Baby Doc” Duvalier that was held in Swiss banks. The […] Read More >
February 4, 2010 > Staff
New Paramilitary Groups On The Rise In Colombia
Today in Latin America Top Story — Paramilitary successor groups in Colombia have become a major threat to Colombia’s economy and human rights record, according to a report issued by […] Read More >
February 3, 2010 > Staff
Shootout In Mexico Leaves Eight People Dead
Today in Latin America Top Story – A shootout in the northern Mexican city of Torreón that began in a shopping mall and continued onto a highway left eight people […] Read More >
February 2, 2010 > Staff
Venezuela And Russia Partner To Develop Oil Field In Orinoco Region
Today in Latin America Top Story — Russia signed a deal with Venezuela to jointly develop an oil field in the country’s Orinoco River region, according to Business Week. Work […] Read More >