July 30, 2011 > Roque Planas
Ecuador’s Rafael Correa Joins Twitter
Ecuadoran President Rafael Correa became the latest Latin American leader to join the social media site Twitter, posting his first tweet on Friday evening. “Hello Everyone, I’m in a meeting […] Read More >
July 29, 2011 > Jorge Royan
Cuba’s Cars, Markets and Music (Part 3 of 3)
This week, Cuba commemorated the attack on the Moncada barracks of July 26, 1953, that propelled Fidel Castro to national fame and became the first battle of the Cuban Revolution. […] Read More >
July 29, 2011 > Staff
Venezuela’s Chávez Celebrates Birthday; Claims To Feel Like A “Phoenix”
Top Story — Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez celebrated his 57th birthday on Thursday, claiming to feel “like the phoenix” as he battles cancer. Speaking to Venezuelan state television, Chávez declared […] Read More >
July 28, 2011 > Andrew OReilly
Humala Sworn In As Peru’s New President; Promises Growth Will Include Poor
Peru swore in Ollanta Humala as the country’s new president Thursday, succeeding outgoing president Alán García. Humala, a former lieutenant colonel in the Peruvian army, campaigned on a platform of […] Read More >
July 28, 2011 > Jorge Royan
Cuba’s People In Portraits (Part 2 of 3)
This week, Cuba commemorated the attack on the Moncada barracks of July 26, 1953, that propelled Fidel Castro to national fame and became the first battle of the Cuban Revolution. […] Read More >
July 28, 2011 > Staff
Colombian Court Tells Congress To Rule On Gay Marriage
Today in Latin America Top Story — In a move heralded by gay rights activists, Colombia’s Constitutional Court ruled that the issue of same-sex marriage is a legislative matter that […] Read More >
July 27, 2011 > Staff
Mexico Sentences 15-Year Old American-Born Killer To Prison
Today in Latin America Top Story— Mexican authorities sentenced a 15-year old, American-born boy to three years in prison for torturing and murdering four people. Edgar Jiménez Lugo, who went by […] Read More >
July 26, 2011 > Andrew OReilly
Ciudad Juárez Prison Riot Leaves At Least 17 Dead
At least 17 people, inlcuding one woman, were killed during a shootout in a prison in the Mexican border of Ciudad Juárez. Authorities said that inmates who were attempting to breakout […] Read More >
July 26, 2011 > Staff
Ciudad Juárez Human Trafficking Raid: Mexican Police Detain Over 1,000
Today in Latin America Top Story — More than 1,000 people were detained over the weekend in Ciudad Juárez during raids aimed at combatting human trafficking. Two dozen bars, hotels […] Read More >
July 26, 2011 > Jorge Royan
Cuba: Havana 58 Years After The July 26 Moncada Attack
Today, Cuba commemorates the attack on the Moncada barracks of July 26, 1953, that propelled Fidel Castro to national fame and became the first battle of the Cuban Revolution. To […] Read More >