Category: Regions
July 5, 2011 > Staff
Chávez Returns To Venezuela; No New Details About His Cancer
Today in Latin America Top Story –Hugo Chávez surprised nearly everyone by returning to Venezuela early Monday morning, after spending nearly a month in Cuba convalescing from surgery to remove […] Read More >
July 1, 2011 > Andrew OReilly
Leaked Diplomatic Cable Reveals U.S. Panama Express Rendition Program; Hints At FARC In Panama City
A secret agreement between the governments of Panama and the United States allows alleged drug traffickers caught in international waters to be “unofficially” brought to Panama before being sent to […] Read More >
July 1, 2011 > Staff
Hugo Chávez Says Doctors Removed Cancerous Tumor; No Word On Return To Venezuela
Today in Latin America Top Story — Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez announced last night on state-run television that doctors had removed a cancerous tumor while in Cuba. Chávez said the […] Read More >
June 30, 2011 > Andrew OReilly
Guatemala Court Rejects First Lady’s Bid For President; Torres Accused Of “Legal Fraud”
The recently divorced first lady of Guatemala’s bid for president hit a road block on Wednesday after the country’s supreme electoral court disqualified her for “supposed legal fraud.” First lady […] Read More >
June 30, 2011 > Staff
Venezuela Postpones Regional Summit; Cites Chávez’s Health As Reason
Today in Latin America Top Story — Venezuela’s foreign ministry announced Wednesday the cancellation of a summit of foreign leaders meant to promote political dialogue and cooperation for development between […] Read More >
June 29, 2011 > Andrew OReilly
Venezuela Releases Photos & Videos Of Ailing Chávez Chatting With Fidel Castro
Cuban and Venezuelan state media released photos and videos of ailing Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez reading a newspaper and chatting with Cuba’s former leader, Fidel Castro. The footage, which is […] Read More >
June 29, 2011 > Staff
Mexico Authorities Investigating 7 Cops In Killing Of Police Chief
Today in Latin America Top Story — Seven police officers in Mexico are under investigation for their alleged involvement in the killing of a police chief in a town in […] Read More >
June 28, 2011 > Andrew OReilly
Brazil and U.S. Back Lagarde For IMF Post; Chances Look Dim For Mexico’s Carstens
UPDATE: French finance minister Christine Lagarde was named the new head of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) earlier this afternoon. Mexico’s Agustín Carstens, who Lagarde beat out for the post, […] Read More >
June 28, 2011 > Trevor Bach
Cartagena, Beyond The UNESCO Heritage Walls
CARTAGENA DE INDIAS, Colombia — In recent years Cartagena has gained worldwide renown as a chic tourist destination. Elegant colonial streets and leafy Old World plazas; bright pastel hues and […] Read More >
June 28, 2011 > Staff
U.S. Judge Puts On Hold Parts Of Georgia’s Immigration Law
Today in Latin America Top Story — A U.S. federal judge on Monday put the brakes on parts of Georgia’s controversial anti-immigration law. U.S. District Court Judge Thomas Thrash preliminarily […] Read More >