Category: Southern Cone
May 12, 2015 > Staff
In Sweeping Move, Chilean President Appoints New Cabinet
Top Story — Chilean President Michelle Bachelet announced the replacement of five cabinet ministers and the transfer of four others on Monday — a move characterized as “sweeping” and “ […] Read More >
May 11, 2015 > Staff
Top Guatemalan Justice Linked to Corruption Investigation
Top Story — A Guatemalan Supreme Court justice has been linked to a massive tax corruption scheme, according to recorded conversations obtained by the Associated Press, demonstrating the reach of […] Read More >
May 8, 2015 > Staff
Chile’s Ministers Asked To Resign Amid Growing Political Crisis
Top Story — Chilean President Michelle Bachelet requested all her ministers submit resignation packages Thursday so that she could form a new cabinet in the coming days. Bachelet broadcast her […] Read More >
April 24, 2015 > Staff
Thousands Flee Eruption of Long-Dormant Chilean Volcano
Top Story — Authorities in Chile have ordered the evacuation of at least 4,000 people after eruptions by the massive Calbuco volcano generated an ash cloud some 10 miles (six […] Read More >
April 17, 2015 > Kamilia Lahrichi
Prosecutor’s Mystery Death a Litmus Test for Argentina
BUENOS AIRES — The mysterious circumstances under which Argentine Special Prosecutor Alberto Nisman died in January of an allegedly self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head has spawned a number of […] Read More >
April 17, 2015 > Staff
Student Protesters Demand Education Reform in Chile
Thousands of students demonstrated in favor of education reform in Chile on Thursday — specifically free higher education — while decrying recent corruption scandals that have rocked the country . […] Read More >
April 14, 2015 > Staff
Chile Officially Recognizes Same-Sex Civil Unions
Top Story — Chilean President Michelle Bachelet signed a bill into law Monday that recognizes civil unions between same-sex couples, a historic piece of legislation that has been in the […] Read More >
April 7, 2015 > Staff
Argentina Inspects Citibank in Latest Chapter of Legal Battle Over Debt
Top Story — The legal battle between Argentina and a group of U.S. creditors flared up again on Monday, when regulators from Argentina’s central bank inspected Citibank’s Buenos Aires headquarters […] Read More >
April 2, 2015 > Staff
Ratings Plunge for Brazil, Chile Leaders
Top Story — The leaders of Brazil and Chile are facing their lowest approval ratings yet, a phenomenon owed to some combination of economic stagnation, political scandals and natural disasters, […] Read More >
April 1, 2015 > Staff
Strikes Suspend Transportation Across Argentina
Top Story — A 24-hour strike on Tuesday by transportation unions in Argentina caused a domino effect that led to the cancellation of domestic and international flights, school and bank […] Read More >