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 >
September 23, 2011 > Mari Hayman
Chile’s Piñera Promises End Of Extreme Poverty By 2014
NEW YORK — Chilean President Sebastián Piñera reiterated his government’s goal to eliminate extreme poverty in Chile by 2014 during a talk Thursday at the Americas Society/Council of the Americas (AS/COA) […] Read More >
September 23, 2011 > Staff
Chávez Helped Mediate Release Of American Hikers From Iran
Today in Latin America Top Story — Venezuelan authorities announced that ailing Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez helped mediate the release of two American hikers who were imprisoned in Iran for […] Read More >
September 22, 2011 > Andrew OReilly
Mexico: Veracruz Frees Social Media Users Accused Of Terrorism
Authorities in Mexico freed from custody a man and a woman accused of terrorism and sabotage after they spread false rumors over the social media site Twitter of a school […] Read More >
September 22, 2011 > Staff
Mexico: Bodies Left At Veracruz Overpass Seen As Challenge To Zetas Drug Cartel
Today in Latin America Top Story — Mexican authorities said Wednesday that they believe the 35 bound and tortured bodies dumped by armed men beneath an overpass in the port […] Read More >
September 22, 2011 > Staff
Honduras’ Lobo Renews Commitment To Human Rights
UNITED NATIONS — Honduran President Porfirio Lobo reaffirmed his country’s commitment to human rights during a speech before the United Nation’s General Assembly on Wednesday. During the speech, Lobo pledged […] Read More >