Category: Latin America: Week in Review
June 26, 2015 > Staff
Protesters in Ecuador Criticize Correa’s Economy
Top Story — Thousands of Ecuadorians protested in the streets of Guayaquil Thursday against populist President Rafael Correa’s government, calling for his resignation. Demonstrations were led by Mayor Jaime Nebot, […] Read More >
June 25, 2015 > Staff
Brazil’s Inflation Rises as Growth Forecast is Cut
Top Story — The Brazilian central bank issued a dismal economic forecast on Wednesday, predicting a contraction of the gross domestic product by 1.1 percent in 2015 and a nine […] Read More >
June 24, 2015 > Staff
US Unseals Indictments Against Leaders of Colombia’s Most Powerful Drug Gang
Top Story — Federal prosecutors in Miami unsealed indictments on Tuesday against 17 members of one of Colombia’s biggest narcotics cartels, charging a number of important cartel leaders in an […] Read More >
June 23, 2015 > Staff
Venezuelan Government Announces December Elections, Fulfilling Longtime Opposition Demand
Top Story — Venezuela’s electoral council on Monday set a date of Dec. 6 for legislative elections, fulfilling a long-held demand of the political opposition, which is currently polling favorably […] Read More >
June 22, 2015 > Staff
Brazilian Construction Titans Arrested in Corruption Probe
Top Story — The heads of Brazil’s two largest construction firms were arrested on Friday in connection with a massive corruption investigation which continues to expand and may soon reach […] Read More >
June 19, 2015 > Staff
Brazilian Senators Attacked On Visit to Jailed Venezuelan Opposition Leader
Top Story — Eight Brazilian senators had the bus in which they traveling pelted with stones as they traveled from the Caracas airport in Venezuela to visit a jailed opposition […] Read More >
June 18, 2015 > Staff
Corruption Scandals Deepen in Honduras, Guatemala
Top Story — Corruption scandals in Honduras and Guatemala continue to grow amid protest movements calling for the ouster of both countries’ presidents. On Wednesday, Guatemalan prosecutors announced corruption claims […] Read More >
June 17, 2015 > Staff
Deportation of Migrant Workers in Dominican Republic to Begin as Registration Deadline Expires
Top Story — A deadline to register with the government expires today for migrant workers in the Dominican Republic — the vast majority of whom are Haitians — leaving hundreds […] Read More >
June 16, 2015 > Staff
Non-Citizens Rush to File for Legal Status in the Dominican Republic
Top Story — Long lines formed at Interior Ministry offices across the Dominican Republic Monday, as non-citizens scramble to secure their legal residency before a Wednesday paperwork deadline. Many applicants, […] Read More >
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 >