Category: Southern Cone
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 >
March 30, 2015 > Staff
Teachers’ Protests Paralyze São Paulo
Top Story — Tens of thousands of protesters took to the streets of São Paulo, Brazil, on Friday in support of an ongoing strike by the state teachers’ union, less […] Read More >
March 27, 2015 > Staff
Second Multi-Billion Dollar Corruption Scheme in Brazil, May Surpass Petrobras Case
Top Story — Brazil’s Federal Police on Thursday revealed an ongoing investigation into a multi-billion dollar corruption scheme within CARF, a government agency concerned with the issuing of taxes and […] Read More >
March 26, 2015 > Radio Dispatch
Podcast: The Nisman Affair
– Latin America Radio Dispatch is a new podcast produced by Camilo Vargas, Camila Osorio and Dusty Christensen. Look for us in the iTunes store. The shocking story of federal […] Read More >