Category: Regions
June 2, 2010 > Mari Hayman
Cuban Folk Legend Silvio Rodríguez Visits U.S. for First Time in 30 Years
NEW YORK — After a wait of over thirty years, Cuban folk legend Silvio Rodríguez will make his first public appearance in the U.S. this Friday, when he plays a […] Read More >
June 2, 2010 > Alison Bowen
Supporters of DREAM Act Begin Hunger Strike Outside Senator Charles Schumer’s Office
NEW YORK — Sitting around bags with sleeping mats, gallons of water but no food, 15 people began a hunger strike Tuesday outside Senator Charles Schumer’s Manhattan office. The strikers, […] Read More >
June 1, 2010 > Staff
Tropical Storm Agatha Ravages Central America; An Estimated 131 Dead in the Region
Today in Latin America Top Story — The season’s first tropical storm ripped through Central America and southern Mexico over the weekend, leaving an estimated 131 people dead and thousands […] Read More >
May 31, 2010 > Staff
Juan Manuel Santos Pulls Ahead in Colombian Presidential Election
Today in Latin America Top Story — Contrary to expectations, Juan Manuel Santos gained a strong lead in the first round of Colombia’s presidential elections on Sunday, according to […] Read More >
May 31, 2010 > Roque Planas
Amnesty International Asks Peru To Drop Charges Against Indigenous Leader Alberto Pizango
Human rights organization Amnesty International (AI) called upon the Peruvian authorities to drop charges against indigenous leader Alberto Pizango on Friday. The Peruvian government has accused Pizango of rebellion, sedition, […] Read More >
May 27, 2010 > Staff
Lori Berenson To Be Released After 15 Years In Jail In Peru
Today in Latin America Top Story — Lori Berenson, an American convicted on terrorism charges 15 years ago in Peru, will be released as early as Thursday after being granted […] Read More >
May 26, 2010 > Alison Bowen
Obama To Send 1,200 National Guard Troops To Mexican Border
More than a thousand troops will soon travel to the Southwest, assigned to bolster border protection. President Barack Obama’s pledge to move 1,200 National Guard troops comes after criticism of […] Read More >
May 24, 2010 > Staff
Jamaica Declares State of Emergency in Kingston Due To Drug Violence
Today in Latin America Top Story –Jamaica announced a state of emergency on Sunday in areas of Kingston, after suspected drug gang members shot at two police stations and set […] Read More >
May 21, 2010 > Staff
Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez Allegedly Facilitated Ties Between FARC and ETA
Today in Latin America Top Story — Documents and witness testimony accuse Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez’s government of assisting Colombia’s FARC guerilla group and of facilitating training sessions between the […] Read More >
May 20, 2010 > Staff
Obama and Calderón Meet at White House to Discuss Immigration and Drug War
Today in Latin America Top Story — Mexican President Felipe Calderón met with President Barack Obama Wednesday at the White House to discuss bilateral issues such as illegal immigration in […] Read More >