Category: Caribbean
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 >
July 9, 2010 > Staff
Cuban Dissident Guillermo Fariñas Ends Hunger Strike After 130 Days
Today in Latin America Top Story — Cuban doctor and political dissident Guillermo Fariñas ended his hunger strike after refusing food for over 130 days. Fariñas, who began his hunger […] Read More >
July 8, 2010 > Staff
Cuban Government To Release Up To 52 Political Prisoners, Catholic Church Official Says
Today in Latin America Top Story — Cuba’s Catholic Church announced Wednesday that the communist government has agreed to release up to 52 political prisoners that were arrested in 2003, […] Read More >
June 2, 2010 > Mari Hayman
Cuban Folk Legend Silvio Rodríguez Visits U.S. for First Time in 30 Years
NEW YORK — After a wait of over thirty years, Cuban folk legend Silvio Rodríguez will make his first public appearance in the U.S. this Friday, when he plays a […] Read More >
May 24, 2010 > Staff
Jamaica Declares State of Emergency in Kingston Due To Drug Violence
Today in Latin America Top Story –Jamaica announced a state of emergency on Sunday in areas of Kingston, after suspected drug gang members shot at two police stations and set […] Read More >
May 11, 2010 > Staff
Haiti’s Police Break Up Anti-Préval Protest In Front Of National Palace
Today in Latin America Top Story — Haitian police broke up a rally on Monday in front of the National Palace, where protesters demanded that President René Préval step down. […] Read More >
April 30, 2010 > Staff
House Panel Discusses Bill To Lift Cuban Travel Ban, Ease Embargo
Today in Latin America Top Story — Human rights and business groups asked Congress Thursday to relax the embargo against Cuba by passing a bipartisan bill that would allow for […] Read More >
April 13, 2010 > Roque Planas
Lesly Kernisant of SImACT on Bringing Investment to Haiti
NEW YORK — On Jan. 11, Choice Hotels announced it would open two upscale Comfort Inn franchises at the beachfront city of Jacmel, becoming the first foreign hotel chain to […] Read More >