Category: North America
June 15, 2015 > Staff
Envoys From Venezuela, US Meet in Haiti, Hinting at Rapprochement
Top Story — Representatives from the United States and Venezuela reportedly met on Saturday while visiting Haiti, a possible sign that the two governments are seeking to redress long-standing tension. […] Read More >
June 9, 2015 > Staff
Mexico Ruling Party Wins Big, But So Does Opposition Soccer Star
The party of Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto appears to have won a majority of legislative seats in Sunday’s midterm elections as votes continued to be tallied on Monday, suggesting […] Read More >
June 8, 2015 > Staff
In Election Marred by Gang Violence, Mexico’s Ruling Party Likely to Maintain Majority
Top Story — In congressional elections marred by gang violence and widespread protests, Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto’s ruling Institutional Revolutionary Party is expected to keep a slight majority as […] Read More >
June 2, 2015 > Staff
Mexico Government Backtracks on Education Reform, Courting Criticism
Mexico’s government on Monday faced harsh criticism from a coalition of civil society groups following reports that it suspended the evaluation of public schoolteachers, a main component of President Enrique […] Read More >
May 28, 2015 > Staff
FIFA Officials From Across Americas Indicted on Corruption Charges
In a sweeping indictment announced on Wednesday, the U.S. Justice Department charged 14 marketing executives and top officials from international soccer’s governing body FIFA — 12 of whom are from […] Read More >
May 28, 2015 > Radio Dispatch
Podcast: Gentrification in Mexico City
– Look for us in the iTunes store. Gentrification is a hot topic in American cities right now, from New York all the way to San Francisco. But this phenomenon […] Read More >
May 27, 2015 > Staff
Appeals Court Upholds Injunction Against Obama Immigration Order
Top Story — A federal appeals panel on Tuesday barred an executive order by President Barack Obama granting deportation protection and expanded rights to undocumented immigrants from taking immediate effect. […] Read More >
May 26, 2015 > Staff
Mexican Authorities Stand by Official Version of Deadly Shootout
Top Story — Mexican authorities on Monday reaffirmed their earlier statement that a shootout Friday between federal police officers and suspected criminal gunmen was a legitimate engagement, in which not […] Read More >
May 26, 2015 > Rachelle Krygier
In New York, a Home for the Latino Experience
NEW YORK — The four actresses playing the Mirabal sisters wore light blue dresses, braids and buns decorating their hair, and teased each other in Spanish. They acted like kids, […] Read More >
May 15, 2015 > Staff
Mexican Government Reportedly Drafting Sweeping Land Reforms
Top Story — The administration of Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto is drafting legislation to give foreign investors and private companies more leverage over rural landowners, according to government sources […] Read More >