Category: Regions
October 11, 2011 > Staff
Peru: Ollanta Humala Fires 30 Police Commanders In Corruption Clean-Up
Today in Latin America Top Story — Peruvian President Ollanta Humala fired two-thirds of the country’s top police commanders in a move intended to root out corruption. Thirty of Peru’s […] Read More >
October 10, 2011 > Roque Planas
Abbas Colombia Visit: Palestinian President Seeks Support For Statehood Bid
President of the Palestinian Authority Mahmoud Abbas arrived in Colombia Monday, where he hopes to gain President Juan Manuel Santos’ support for Palestine’s bid for recognition by the United Nations. […] Read More >
October 10, 2011 > Andrew OReilly
Former Monterrey Mayor Arrested For Corruption; Alleged Ties To Casino Fire
The former mayor of the violent Mexican city of Monterrey was arrested Sunday for alleged irregularities in public works during his time in office between 2006 and 2009. Adalberto Madero […] Read More >
October 10, 2011 > Staff
Eric Holder To Face Congressional Subpoena For Operation Fast And Furious
Today in Latin America Top Story — Rep. Darrell Issa (R-CA) told Fox News Sunday that the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee will subpoena Attorney General Eric Holder and […] Read More >
October 7, 2011 > Staff
Chile: Police Crackdown On Protests As Student Leaders Call Off Talks
Today in Latin America Top Story — Police in Chile stepped up efforts to prevent protesters for education reform from gathering in any significant numbers, after student leaders broke off […] Read More >
October 6, 2011 > Andrew OReilly
Honduras May Merge Police And Military, Security Minister Bonilla Says
Rumors are swirling that Honduras may soon merge the country’s national police force with the military in an effort to provide security and resources to a nation plagued by rampant […] Read More >
October 6, 2011 > Staff
Obama Meets With Honduran President Lobo; Praises Return To Democracy
Today in Latin America Top Story — Honduran President Porfirio Lobo met Wednesday with his U.S. counterpart Barack Obama at the White House to discuss economic and security issues, as […] Read More >
October 5, 2011 > Staff
Motive In Killing Of Two Female Mexican Journalists Ruled A Robbery
Today in Latin America Top Story — The motive behind the killing of two female Mexican journalists found naked and bound back in September was ruled a robbery by Mexico […] Read More >
October 5, 2011 > Roque Planas
Immigration Reform Advocates Announce DREAM Act Scholarships In New York
NEW YORK – The New York Immigration Coalition and the Fund for Public Advocacy launched a scholarship program Monday night aimed at undocumented students that would be eligible for the […] Read More >
October 4, 2011 > Andrew OReilly
Brazil’s Rousseff Says United Action Needed To Combat Euro Debt Crisis
During a meeting between Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff and European leaders in Brussels on Tuesday, the head of Latin America’s largest economy said that her country and the European Union […] Read More >