Category: Regions
September 8, 2011 > Arturo Lopez Levy
Cuba’s Armed Forces: On The Threshold Of A Generational Change
The death of Cuban Defense Minister Julio Casas should remind President Raúl Castro of two things: 1) that he has limited time to replace the old guard, and 2) age […] Read More >
September 8, 2011 > Andrew OReilly
Puerto Rico Police Use Excessive Force, Justice Dept. Report Says
An investigation conducted by the U.S. Justice Department found evidence that the Puerto Rico Police Department (PRPD) violated the Constitution and federal law by using excess and unreasonable force, making unconstitutional […] Read More >
September 8, 2011 > Staff
Uruguay’s Mujica Apologizes For U.N. Sexual Assault In Haiti
Today in Latin America Top Story — Uruguayan President José Mujica apologized for the “outrage” caused by United Nation’s peacekeepers accused of sexually assaulting an 18-year-old Haitian man and said […] Read More >
September 7, 2011 > Andrew OReilly
Colombia: Santos Shakes Up Military Leadership
Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos reshuffled his country’s military top brass after the announcement of a new injection of over $800 million in defense spending for the Andean nation. Santos […] Read More >
September 7, 2011 > Staff
Brazil Upholds Conviction In Slaying Of Activist Nun
Today in Latin America Top Story — A court in Brazil upheld the conviction of an Amazon rancher who ordered the killing of an American nun and rain forest activist […] Read More >
September 6, 2011 > Andrew OReilly
Mexico: 7 Die In Mazatlán As Sinaloa Cartel Controls Tijuana
Seven people were killed in the northwestern Mexican port city of Mazatlán on Monday with some of the incidents tied to drug cartels operating within the region, a police spokesman […] Read More >
September 6, 2011 > Emily Kirkland
Climate Change Poses Challenge For Peru
In Peru, climate change is already a troubling daily reality. Peru’s arid coast depends largely on glacial run-off for its water supply, especially during the long dry season. In the […] Read More >
September 6, 2011 > Staff
Haiti: Protest Erupts Over Alleged Attack By U.N. Peacekeepers
Today in Latin America Top Story — Several hundred Haitians took to the streets of a coastal town Monday to protest the alleged sexual assault of an 18-year old man […] Read More >
September 5, 2011 > Roque Planas
Mexico Considers Criminalizing Defamation Against Politicians
Update: Deputy Zamora said on Monday he would withdraw the bill from consideration on Tuesday in order to address criticisms. Mexico’s House Justice Committee will vote Tuesday on a controversial […] Read More >
September 5, 2011 > Roque Planas
Uruguay Recalls Commander In Haiti Over Alleged Sexual Assault
Uruguay’s defense ministry said Sunday it would recall its commander and at least five officers from Haiti, in response to a controversy over alleged acts of sexual abuse. The ministry […] Read More >