November 3, 2010 > Staff
Presidents Of Venezuela And Colombia Meet To Improve Ties & Discuss Gas Pipeline Project
Today in Latin America Top Story — Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez welcomed his Colombian counterpart Juan Manuel Santos Tuesday for a meeting to improve relations between the two nations. Despite […] Read More >
November 3, 2010 > Joel Richards
Ex-President of Argentina Néstor Kirchner’s Funeral (Photo Essay)
BUENOS AIRES — On Oct. 27, 2010, former Argentine President Néstor Kirchner died at his home in El Calafate, Argentina. Kirchner, who was the husband of current President Cristina Fernández […] Read More >
November 2, 2010 > Staff
Arizona’s Immigration Law Debated In Federal Appeals Court
Today in Latin America Top Story — A federal appeals court on Monday said that Arizona may be permitted to require police officers to check the immigration status of suspected […] Read More >
November 2, 2010 > Molly OToole
Arizona Immigration Law SB1070 Engineered By Prison Industry, According To NPR
NEW YORK — Arizona immigration law SB1070 has ignited heated debate across the country, but recent reports have identified a surprising spark that may have started the legislation. After several […] Read More >
November 1, 2010 > Staff
Dilma Rousseff Becomes Brazil’s First Woman President
Today in Latin America Top Story — Dilma Rousseff of the governing Workers Party was elected as Brazil’s first female president on Sunday, defeating opposition candidate José Serra in a […] Read More >
November 1, 2010 > Von Diaz
Hispanic Voices Become More Influential As Midterm Elections Approach
NEW YORK— Immigration has become a divisive topic in the upcoming mid-term elections, prompting speculation that the slow pace of proposed immigration reform legislation has disillusioned Hispanics enough to make […] Read More >
October 29, 2010 > Staff
Mexican Drug War Violence Continues With 5 Massacres, Leaving More Than 50 Dead
Today in Latin America Top Story — Violence has continued to torment Mexico this week, with five massacres leaving more than 50 people dead. On Thursday, armed men shot down […] Read More >
October 28, 2010 > Staff
Former Argentine President Néstor Kirchner Dies Of A Heart Attack
Today in Latin America Top Story — Argentina’s former President Néstor Kirchner died Wednesday at the age of 60, after he suffered a heart attack in the town of El […] Read More >
October 27, 2010 > Staff
Latin American Leaders Criticize Prop 19; Says California Sends Wrong Message
Today in Latin America Top Story — Several Latin American leaders criticized California’s controversial Proposition 19, saying that if passed the measure would send a contradictory message from the United States. […] Read More >
October 26, 2010 > Staff
Evo Morales Visits Iran To Boost Ties And Promote Investment
Today in Latin America Top Story — Bolivian President Evo Morales was in Tehran on Monday for a three-day visit in which he hoped to secure Iranian investment in the […] Read More >