January 5, 2011 > Staff
Presidential Runoff In Haiti Delayed Until February
Today in Latin America Top Story — The presidential runoff in Haiti will delayed at least until the end of February, as the country awaits of report from the Organization […] Read More >
January 4, 2011 > Staff
Colombian Major and Four Soldiers Accused In “False Positive” Murders
Today in Latin America Top Story — Authorities brought accusations against a Colombian army major and four other soldiers Monday for the killing of three civilians in 2002. Maj. Juan […] Read More >
January 3, 2011 > Staff
Bolivian President Evo Morales Revokes Controversial Gas Decree
Today in Latin America Top Story — Bolivian President Evo Morales announced on Sunday the revocation of a decree that had ended gas subsidies, after a week of protests and […] Read More >
December 30, 2010 > Staff
Venezuela And United States Pull Ambassadors Following Dispute Over Larry Palmer Nomination
Today in Latin America Top Story — The United States and Venezuela have pulled the ambassadors from their embassies once again. The latest diplomatic spat began after the Obama administration’s […] Read More >
December 29, 2010 > Staff
Lone Police Officer In Northern Mexican Town Still Missing After Four Days
Today in Latin America Top Story — The Mexican border town of Guadalupe remains without any police supervision, as its lone of officer was kidnapped five days ago. Erika Gándara, […] Read More >
December 28, 2010 > Staff
Transport Workers In Bolivia Strike Due To Rise In Fuel Prices
Today in Latin America Top Story — Bus drivers and other transport workers in Bolivia began an indefinite strike Monday in protest against an increase of more than 70 percent […] Read More >
December 27, 2010 > Staff
Mexican Government Admits Killing U.S. Man Joseph Proctor
Today in Latin America Top Story — The Mexican government has admitted that soldiers killed a U.S. man outside the beach town of Acapulco and planted an AR-15 assault rifle on […] Read More >
December 23, 2010 > Staff
Former Junta Leader of Argentina Jorge Rafael Videla Sentenced To Life In Prison
Today in Latin America Top Story — The former leader of the Argentine military dictatorship Jorge Rafael Videla was sentenced Wednesday to life in prison for crimes against humanity during the […] Read More >
December 22, 2010 > Staff
Venezuela Approves Changes In Media Laws; Chávez Critics Worry About Free Speech
Today in Latin America Top Story — The Venezuelan congress approved two controversial measures late Monday night that put new regulations on the country’s internet and telecommunications systems. One part of […] Read More >
December 21, 2010 > Staff
Mexican Politician Diego Fernández de Cevallos Freed After Seven Months
Today in Latin America Top Story — After seven months in captivity, a Mexican politician and former presidential candidate was was released Monday. Diego Fernández de Cevallos, who was kidnapped […] Read More >