Category: North America
September 26, 2011 > Staff
Mexico: Police Still Underpaid Despite Reforms, Report Says
Today in Latin America Top Story— A report by Mexico’s National Public Safety System said that many Mexican police officers still earn $350 per month or less, despite efforts to […] Read More >
September 23, 2011 > Andrew OReilly
Perry’s Immigration Stance Challenged By Romney & Bachman During GOP Debate
Texas Gov. Rick Perry’s chances of garnering the nomination for the GOP’s presidential candidacy took a beating Thursday night during a debate in Florida thanks in large part to his […] Read More >
September 22, 2011 > Andrew OReilly
Mexico: Veracruz Frees Social Media Users Accused Of Terrorism
Authorities in Mexico freed from custody a man and a woman accused of terrorism and sabotage after they spread false rumors over the social media site Twitter of a school […] Read More >
September 22, 2011 > Staff
Mexico: Bodies Left At Veracruz Overpass Seen As Challenge To Zetas Drug Cartel
Today in Latin America Top Story — Mexican authorities said Wednesday that they believe the 35 bound and tortured bodies dumped by armed men beneath an overpass in the port […] Read More >
September 21, 2011 > Roque Planas
Fidel Castro Wants To Talk Food, Evo Morales Says
UNITED NATIONS — Former Cuban head of state Fidel Castro has taken a renewed interest in food production, Bolivian President Evo Morales said Wednesday. Speaking at the United Nations, Morales […] Read More >
September 21, 2011 > Andrew OReilly
Mexico: 35 Bodies Dumped Beneath Overpass In Veracruz Resort Area
Gunmen in the busy Mexican resort area of Boca del Río left two trucks filled with 35 bodies beneath a busy overpass Tuesday as terrified motorists looked on. Twitter messages […] Read More >
September 21, 2011 > Staff
United Nations: Mexico’s Calderón Says World Needs To Help Combat Drug Trafficking
UNITED NATIONS — The world must address widespread violence in Mexico and the vast wealth of drug cartels, Mexican President Felipe Calderón said Wednesday during his address to the United […] Read More >
September 21, 2011 > Staff
United Nations: Brazil’s Rousseff Becomes First Woman To Open UNGA Debate
UNITED NATIONS — Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff opened the 66th United Nations general debate in New York on Wednesday, becoming the first woman in the organization’s history to do so. […] Read More >
September 21, 2011 > Staff
Mexico: Charges For “Twitter Terrorists” To Be Lessened
Today in Latin America Top Story — Lawmakers in the Mexican state of Veracruz approved a law Tuesday designed to lessen terrorism and sabotage charges filed against the so-called “Twitter […] Read More >
September 20, 2011 > Andrew OReilly
Mexico: Former President Zedillo Sued For 1997 Acteal Massacre
Family members and survivors of the 1997 attack in the Mexican state of Chiapas that killed 45 indigenous people sued former President Ernesto Zedillo for his alleged complicity in the […] Read More >