Category: Regions
July 30, 2010 > Staff
Alleged Mexican Drug Lord Ignacio “Nacho” Coronel Killed During Military Raid
Today in Latin America Top Story — An alleged top leader in Mexico’s violent Sinaloa drug cartel was killed Thursday by the Mexican military during a raid on a safehouse in […] Read More >
July 29, 2010 > Alison Bowen
Film Spotlights Child Immigrants’ Lonely Journey North
NEW YORK — Thousands of child migrants travel alone each year, some not tall enough to reach the trains they jump on, to get to the United States. Their story […] Read More >
July 26, 2010 > Staff
OAS Asks State Department To Reconsider Colombian Journalist’s Visa Application
NEW YORK — The Organization of American States asked the U.S. State Department last week to reconsider its rejection of Colombian journalist Hollman Morris’ visa, the Colombian press reports. Hollman […] Read More >
July 23, 2010 > Staff
Venezuela Cuts Ties With Colombia; Orders Diplomats to Leave the Country
Today in Latin America Top Story — The Venezuelan government cut diplomatic ties with neighboring Colombia Thursday, as the dispute between the two countries escalated. Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez made […] Read More >
July 22, 2010 > Staff
IMF Cancels Haiti’s $268 Million Debt
Today in Latin America Top Story — The International Monetary Fund (IMF) approved Wednesday the cancellation Haiti’s $268 million outstanding debt. On top of the debt cancellation, the IMF’s executive […] Read More >
July 21, 2010 > Alison Bowen
Guatemalan Women May Become Special Asylum Group
NEW YORK — In a few weeks, female Guatemalan asylum seekers might know whether their applications hold better odds. The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled last week that a […] Read More >
July 19, 2010 > Staff
Car Bomb And Mass Shooting Escalate Mexico’s Drug War Over The Weekend
Today in Latin America Top Story — Mexico experienced another wave of violence over the weekend that began with the first reported car bomb attack related to the country’s ongoing […] Read More >
July 16, 2010 > Staff
Argentina Becomes First Country In Latin America To Legalize Gay Marriage
Today in Latin America Top Story — Argentina became the first Latin American nation on Thursday to legalize same-sex marriage and grant the same legal rights, responsibilities and protections that […] Read More >
July 15, 2010 > Staff
Gay Marriage Bill Goes to Vote in Argentina’s Senate; Both Supporters And Protesters Take To the Streets
Today in Latin America Top Story — Argentina’s Senate is set to decide on whether or not to legalize gay marriage, after thousands of people protested in the capital against […] Read More >
July 14, 2010 > Staff
Ingrid Betancourt Withdraws $7 Million Compensation Claim Against Colombian Government
Today in Latin America Top Story — Former Colombian presidential candidate Ingrid Betancourt withdrew her claim for nearly $7 million dollars in government compensation on Tuesday following intense criticism that she […] Read More >