September 29, 2011 > Staff
Judge Upholds Key Parts of Alabama’s HB 56 Immigration Law
Today in Latin America Top Story — In a striking blow to immigration activists, a U.S. federal judge Wednesday upheld key parts of a controversial Alabama law aimed at stemming […] Read More >
September 28, 2011 > Andrew OReilly
Chilean Students Agree To Talks After Months Of Protests
The protests and unrest that have spread through Chile in the past four months may be coming to an end as Chile’s student federation agreed to discuss educational reforms with […] Read More >
September 28, 2011 > Staff
Haiti: Document Shows Martelly’s Plans For New Army
Today in Latin America Top Story — Haitian President plans to push ahead with a controversial plan to restore the country’s disbanded military, according to a document obtained by […] Read More >
September 27, 2011 > Andrew OReilly
Wife Of Mexican Drug Lord “El Chapo” Guzmán Gives Birth In U.S.
The wife of the leader of the Sinaloa Cartel and Mexico’s most wanted man gave birth to twin girls at a hospital in northern Los Angeles County last month, according […] Read More >
September 27, 2011 > Staff
Chile: Blackouts Force Energy Minister To Call For New Investments In Network
Today in Latin America Top Story — Chile’s energy minister called for strong new investments in the country’s energy network after widespread blackout hit the Southern Cone nation for the […] Read More >
September 26, 2011 > Andrew OReilly
Bolivia’s Defense Minister Quits Amid Rising Tensions In Highway Dispute
Bolivia’s defense minister reigned from her post after the government sent around 500 police officers to break up a protest over a planned highway through an indigenous-inhabited nature preserve. Former […] Read More >
September 26, 2011 > Staff
Mexico: Police Still Underpaid Despite Reforms, Report Says
Today in Latin America Top Story— A report by Mexico’s National Public Safety System said that many Mexican police officers still earn $350 per month or less, despite efforts to […] Read More >
September 23, 2011 > Andrew OReilly
Obama To Meet With Honduras’ Lobo At White House In October
U.S. President Barack Obama will meet with Honduran President Porfirio Lobo next month at the White House to discuss a broad range of bilateral and regional economic and security issues, […] Read More >
September 23, 2011 > Andrew OReilly
Perry’s Immigration Stance Challenged By Romney & Bachman During GOP Debate
Texas Gov. Rick Perry’s chances of garnering the nomination for the GOP’s presidential candidacy took a beating Thursday night during a debate in Florida thanks in large part to his […] Read More >
September 23, 2011 > Roque Planas
Venezuela’s Hugo Chávez Rallies Supporters By Phone In New York
NEW YORK — When faced with serious illness, many people turn to religion for solace and inspiration. It’s not the reaction most would expect to see, however, from the Western […] Read More >