Category: Regions
June 15, 2015 > Staff
Envoys From Venezuela, US Meet in Haiti, Hinting at Rapprochement
Top Story — Representatives from the United States and Venezuela reportedly met on Saturday while visiting Haiti, a possible sign that the two governments are seeking to redress long-standing tension. […] Read More >
June 12, 2015 > Staff
South American Football Officials May Lose Diplomatic Immunity in Paraguay
Top Story — Legislators in Paraguay voted on Thursday to strip the South American football organization of diplomatic immunity, a move that will likely accelerate an international investigation into claims […] Read More >
June 11, 2015 > Staff
Guatemalan Congress to Review Presidential Immunity Amid Corruption Scandals
Top Story — Guatemala’s Supreme Court on Wednesday cleared the way for the legislature to decide whether it will pursue the impeachment of President Otto Pérez Molina, who has faced […] Read More >
June 10, 2015 > Staff
Brazilian President Seeks $64B Overhaul of Roads, Airports, Economy
Top Story — Brazil’s President Dilma Rousseff on Tuesday announced her government’s plans to spur investment in infrastructure, an effort which could help modernize the country’s roads, bridges, ports and […] Read More >
June 9, 2015 > Staff
Mexico Ruling Party Wins Big, But So Does Opposition Soccer Star
The party of Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto appears to have won a majority of legislative seats in Sunday’s midterm elections as votes continued to be tallied on Monday, suggesting […] Read More >
June 8, 2015 > Staff
In Election Marred by Gang Violence, Mexico’s Ruling Party Likely to Maintain Majority
Top Story — In congressional elections marred by gang violence and widespread protests, Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto’s ruling Institutional Revolutionary Party is expected to keep a slight majority as […] Read More >
June 5, 2015 > Staff
Colombian Government, FARC Announce Plans for Truth Commission
Top Story — Colombia’s government and FARC rebels announced on Thursday their intention to form a truth commission, a major sign of progress in the ongoing peace process, which has […] Read More >
June 4, 2015 > Staff
Honduran President Admits Campaign Received Funds Linked to Corruption Scandal
Top Story — Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernández admitted Wednesday that his 2013 re-election campaign received money from businesses that played a role in a major corruption scandal involving the […] Read More >
June 3, 2015 > Staff
Murder in El Salvador Hits Highest Levels Since Civil War
Top Story — El Salvador saw more murders in the month of May than in any other month since the end of the country’s civil war in 1992, as gang […] Read More >
June 2, 2015 > Staff
Mexico Government Backtracks on Education Reform, Courting Criticism
Mexico’s government on Monday faced harsh criticism from a coalition of civil society groups following reports that it suspended the evaluation of public schoolteachers, a main component of President Enrique […] Read More >