Category: Regions
June 29, 2010 > Staff
Mexican Gubernatorial Candidate Rodolfo Torre Cantú Killed; At Least 4 Others Die In Attack
Today in Latin America Top Story — A leading gubernatorial candidate in Mexico’s Tamaulipas state was killed Monday morning on his way to a series of campaign rallies. Rodolfo Torre Cantú, […] Read More >
June 28, 2010 > Staff
In Northern Mexico, Gunmen Attack Rehabilitation Clinic; Political Rally Turns Violent In The South
Today in Latin America Top Story — A wave of violence swept over Mexico this weekend, leaving at least 11 people dead and more injured in two separate attacks. In […] Read More >
June 25, 2010 > Staff
Venezuela Nationalizes 11 Oil Rigs Owned By U.S.-Based Helmerich & Payne
Today in Latin America Top Story — The Venezuelan government seized 11 oil rigs owned by U.S. driller Helmerich & Payne, after the company shut them down because the state […] Read More >
June 24, 2010 > Staff
Mexico Files Brief In U.S. Federal Court Against Arizona Immigration Law
Today in Latin America Top Story — The Mexican government asked a U.S. federal court this week to declare Arizona’s new immigration law unconstitutional, stating that Mexico’s interests and its […] Read More >
June 23, 2010 > Andrew OReilly
Peru Becomes World’s Top Coca Leaf Producer; Colombia Remains Largest Cocaine Manufacturer
Once synonymous with cocaine, Colombia has lost the title of world’s leading producer of coca leaf to its Andean neighbor Peru, according to a United Nations Office on Drugs and […] Read More >
June 23, 2010 > Alison Bowen
Arizona Immigration Law Faces Challenge From Obama Administration
Arizona Governor Jan Brewer could face a federal challenge to the law she signed as early as next week. Attorney General Eric Holder is preparing to file a lawsuit within […] Read More >
June 22, 2010 > Staff
Street Gangs Attack Two Buses in El Salvador; At Least 16 People Dead
Today in Latin America Top Story — Street gangs in El Salvador attacked two passenger buses, killing at least 16 people in an attack that Salvadoran Security Minister Manuel Melgar […] Read More >
June 21, 2010 > Staff
Juan Manuel Santos Wins Second-Round Colombian Presidential Election in Lop-Sided Vote
Today in Latin America Top Story –Former Defense Minister Juan Manuel Santos easily cruised to victory in a second round presidential election on Sunday, winning roughly 69 percent of the […] Read More >
June 18, 2010 > Staff
Clinton’s Criticism Of Arizona Immigration Law Angers Governor Jan Brewer
Today in Latin America Top Story — Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer said she was angry at Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton for comments she made during an interview with […] Read More >
June 18, 2010 > Mike Samras
WOLA Announces Second Death Threat From Colombian Paramilitaries For Working With Displaced Peoples
WASHINGTON – The Latin America News Dispatch reported on Monday about the status of internally displaced persons in Colombia. Marco Romero, of the Consultancy for Human Rights and Displacement, spoke at […] Read More >