Category: Caribbean
September 9, 2010 > Staff
Cuba’s Fidel Castro Says His Country’s Economic Model No Longer Works
Today in Latin America Top Story — A U.S. journalist surprised observers Wednesday by reporting that former Cuban head of state Fidel Castro no longer has enough confidence in the […] Read More >
September 1, 2010 > Staff
Fidel Castro Apologizes For Treatment Of Gays During The Revolution
Today in Latin America Top Story — Former Cuban President Fidel Castro has been in the news a good amount recently. In an interview with the Mexican newspaper La Jornada, […] Read More >
August 25, 2010 > Staff
Cuba Agrees To Free More Dissidents Into Exile In Spain; U.S. May Take Some
Today in Latin America Top Story — Cuba’s Roman Catholic Church said Tuesday that six more political prisoners will be released into exile in Spain under an agreement with President […] Read More >
August 20, 2010 > Staff
Haiti’s Presidential List Delayed; Wyclef Won’t Make the Cut, One Official Says
Today in Latin America Top Story — Haiti’s Provisional Electoral Council (CEP) delayed a decision of who among the 34 presidential hopefuls will be eligible to run in the Nov. […] Read More >
August 19, 2010 > Raisa Camargo
Oil Prospects in Cuba Have Some Rethinking U.S. Trade Embargo
WASHINGTON — As speculation surfaces of oil prospects in Cuba, officials are worried that the United States’ embargo will fall short with trade, as the island continues to attract global […] Read More >
August 18, 2010 > Staff
Obama Administration Plans To Ease Travel Restrictions To Cuba
Today in Latin America Top Story — The Obama administration is considering easing some travel restrictions to Cuba, in a move that officials say they hope will help advance democratic […] Read More >
August 6, 2010 > Staff
Wyclef Jean Faces Challenges As He Officially Announces Candidacy In Haiti’s Presidential Race
Today in Latin America Top Story — Wyclef Jean formally announced his candidacy in Haiti’s November presidential elections Thursday, both by radio in Creole and on the Larry King Live […] Read More >
August 5, 2010 > Staff
Wyclef Jean Confirms Candidacy As Haitian Presidential Race Heats Up
Today in Latin America Top Story — It is now certain that pop star Wyclef Jean will run for the Haitian presidency, confirming rumors that have been circulating for weeks. “My […] Read More >
July 22, 2010 > Staff
IMF Cancels Haiti’s $268 Million Debt
Today in Latin America Top Story — The International Monetary Fund (IMF) approved Wednesday the cancellation Haiti’s $268 million outstanding debt. On top of the debt cancellation, the IMF’s executive […] Read More >
July 13, 2010 > Staff
Fidel Castro Makes First Television Appearance in 11 Months; Discusses Middle East and North Korea
Today in Latin America Top Story — Cuba’s former leader, Fidel Castro, made his first television appearance in 11 months on Monday when he was interviewed on the Cuban talkshow […] Read More >