Category: Regions
January 29, 2015 > Cleuci de Oliveira
Two Confirmed Dead as Latest News on Mexican Maternity Ward Explosion Emerges
An explosion caused by a gas leak at a Mexico City maternity and children’s hospital killed two people and injured dozens more, according to the Borough Chief of Cuajimalpa, where […] Read More >
January 29, 2015 > Staff
Cuban President: Return of Guantanamo Bay Needed to Normalize Relations
Top Story — The United States must return the Guantanamo Bay naval base to Cuba, lift the half-century embargo completely and remunerate Cuba for the embargo’s economic damages before both […] Read More >
January 28, 2015 > Staff
Mexican Attorney General Officially Declares 43 Missing Students Dead
Top Story — Evidence in the case of the 43 students missing from Iguala, Mexico, since Sept. 26 conclusively proves that they are dead, Attorney General Jesús Murillo Karam announced […] Read More >
January 27, 2015 > Staff
After Long Silence, Fidel Castro Cautiously Backs Negotiations With U.S.
Top Story — Former Cuban leader Fidel Castro broke over a month of silence on Monday by writing a letter expressing cautious praise of Cuba’s recent negotiations with the U.S […] Read More >
January 26, 2015 > Cleuci de Oliveira
Missing Mexican Journalist Found Dead, Mayor Accused of Orchestrating His Death
The body of Veracruz journalist José Moisés Sánchez Cerezo, missing since Jan. 2, has been found on the outskirts of Medellín de Bravo, Mexico, state prosecutor Luís Angel Bravo announced […] Read More >
January 26, 2015 > Staff
Amid Renewed Protests, Venezuela Blocks Politicians’ Visit to Imprisoned Opposition Leader
Top Story — As the Venezuelan opposition attempts to revive protests of President Nicolás Maduro’s administration, the former presidents of Colombia and Chile were blocked from visiting opposition leader Leopoldo […] Read More >
January 23, 2015 > Staff
Cuba, U.S. Agree on Diplomacy, Clash Over Human Rights During Historic Talks
Top Story — High-level talks between U.S. and Cuban delegates in Havana ended with both sides agreeing to move forward with plans to restore diplomatic ties and to reconvene ahead […] Read More >
January 22, 2015 > Cleuci de Oliveira
Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto’s Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Year
In the year since TIME magazine billed him as the savior of Mexico, President Enrique Peña Nieto has watched his public image unravel. Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto spent this […] Read More >
January 22, 2015 > Staff
New Evidence Raises Questions About Death of Argentine Prosecutor
Top Story — New evidence uncovered during an investigation into the mysterious death of an Argentine prosecutor who accused President Cristina Fernández of protecting Iranian officials connected to a terror […] Read More >
January 21, 2015 > Staff
Mexican President’s Conflict-of-Interest Scandal Deepens
Read More: Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto Has Had a Horrible Year Top Story — Further evidence of favoritism involving Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto’s administration and real-estate developers emerged […] Read More >