Category: Regions
October 1, 2010 > Alison Bowen
Deported Student Saad Nabeel Fights For Family’s Return From Bangladesh
NEW YORK — Saad Nabeel was 18 when he was handcuffed next to his mother and escorted to a separate detention center. This move – separating mother from minor – […] Read More >
September 30, 2010 > Staff
Mexico Captures 30 Alleged Gulf Cartel Members During Violent Raids
Today in Latin America Top Story — Mexico’s navy announced Wednesday the capture of 30 alleged Gulf drug cartel members and the seizure of a large cache of weapons. Mexican […] Read More >
September 30, 2010 > Raisa Camargo
Cuba Travel Legislation Vote Postponed; Not Likely To Be Taken Up Until After Midterm Elections
WASHINGTON — Legislation easing the trade embargo against Cuba was postponed by the House Foreign Affairs Committee today, with some speculating that the vote will resurface after the midterm elections. […] Read More >
September 29, 2010 > Staff
Rescue Efforts Underway For Mudslide In Mexico; Death Toll Less Than Expected
Today in Latin America Top Story — Rescue efforts are underway in southern Mexico after a mudslide destroyed scores of homes and raised fears of a massive death toll. The […] Read More >
September 29, 2010 > Juan Victor Fajardo
Marches And Protests In Hugo Chávez’s Venezuela: “Towards The Conquest Of Public Space” (Photo Essay)
CARACAS — It has been almost twelve years since Hugo Rafael Chávez Frías assumed the presidency in Venezuela. Twelve years of speeches, protests, conflict and change. “The People” of Venezuela […] Read More >
September 28, 2010 > Andrew OReilly
Landslide In Mexico Buries Up To 300 Homes; Hundreds Feared Dead
A landslide caused by heavy rains in the southern Mexican state of Oaxaca left hundreds dead and 300 families homeless. The landslide occurred in the town of Santa Maria Tlahuitoltepec […] Read More >
September 28, 2010 > Staff
Colombia’s Senator Cordoba Booted For Alleged FARC Links
Today in Latin America Top Story — Colombia’s inspector general kicked out a controversial senator Monday and barred her from public service for 18 years due to her alleged links […] Read More >
September 28, 2010 > David Mauro
Chile’s New Government Initiative Hopes To Attract Foreign Entrepreneurs
SANTIAGO — Chile’s Minister of Economy Juan Andres Fontaine touched down in the United States earlier this month on a mission of great national importance. Fontaine’s itinerary, however, did not […] Read More >
September 27, 2010 > Andrew OReilly
UPDATE: Chávez’s Allies Win Majority Of Seats, But Opponents Gain Spots
Allies of Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez won the majority of races in Sunday’s general elections, but the opposition won enough to secure one-third of the National Assembly seats needed to […] Read More >
September 27, 2010 > Staff
Venezuela Votes In General Election; Both Sides Claiming Victory As Polls Close
Today in Latin America Top Story — Shortly after polls closed Sunday night in Venezuela, the country’s ruling party claimed victory in the legislative elections. Leaders from the United Socialist Party […] Read More >