Category: Regions
December 21, 2009 > Mari Hayman
FEATURE: Burying the Past? Former Uruguayan Prison Becomes Shopping Mall
MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay — Serrana Auliso is eighty years old, but moves with the fierce agility of a woman half her age. I’ve scarcely passed the threshold of her front door […] Read More >
December 15, 2009 > Rachel Brooks-Ames
Lofty Goals and a Long Way to Go; Sex Work and HIV Remain Steady in the Caribbean
NEW YORK — The going rate for unprotected sex with a prostitute in Haiti’s urban centers was less than one U.S. dollar in 2001, says an article posted by the […] Read More >
December 8, 2009 > Rachel Brooks-Ames
Fewer Voices, More Stories; How Thorough Is Coverage of Mexico’s Drug War?
NEW YORK—With recent shootouts and brutal massacres, drug-related violence in northern Mexico continues to increase in both blood and numbers. Marc Lacey, The New York Times bureau chief for Mexico, […] Read More >
December 6, 2009 > Roque Planas
Dame Pa’ Matala Brings Venezuelan Hip Hop, Revolutionary Message To New York City (Video)
NEW YORK–Dame Pa’ Matala brought their unique blend of Venezuelan rhythms and revolutionary hip hop to New York City’s Aaron Davis Hall on Nov. 2, 2009. Meet the band, hear […] Read More >
October 5, 2009 > Pro Publica
Putting the Best Face on a Coup D’Etat
The government of Honduras – referred to these days as “de facto,” “interim” or “illegitimate” – is dealing with its public perception problem just like any tarnished ruling party would: […] Read More >