August 10, 2010 > Staff
Mexicana de Aviación Cancels Flights As Its Finances Deteriorate
Today in Latin America Top Story — Mexicana de Aviación, one of Mexico’s most important airlines, cancelled several international flights on Monday, in an effort to cut costs due to […] Read More >
August 9, 2010 > Staff
Juan Manuel Santos Inaugurated In Colombia; Says Will Improve Relations With Venezuela, Human Rights
Today in Latin America Top Story — Juan Manuel Santos took office as Colombia’s president in a ceremony on Saturday, pledging to renew ties with Venezuela and pay more attention […] Read More >
August 6, 2010 > Staff
Wyclef Jean Faces Challenges As He Officially Announces Candidacy In Haiti’s Presidential Race
Today in Latin America Top Story — Wyclef Jean formally announced his candidacy in Haiti’s November presidential elections Thursday, both by radio in Creole and on the Larry King Live […] Read More >
August 5, 2010 > Staff
Wyclef Jean Confirms Candidacy As Haitian Presidential Race Heats Up
Today in Latin America Top Story — It is now certain that pop star Wyclef Jean will run for the Haitian presidency, confirming rumors that have been circulating for weeks. “My […] Read More >
August 5, 2010 > Alison Bowen
Arizona Immigration Law Begins Ripple Effect
As the court case rumbles on against Arizona’s recent immigration law, the results of the proposed legislation are reverberating around the country. In Virginia, legislators are considering a similar bill, […] Read More >
August 4, 2010 > Staff
Mexican Government Raises Figure For Drug War Deaths For Second Time In Four Months
Today in Latin America Top Story — The Mexican government said Tuesday that 28,000 people have been killed since President Felipe Calderón initiated an offensive against the country’s drug cartels […] Read More >
August 3, 2010 > Staff
Colombia-Venezuela Conflict Discussed At Mercosur Meeting; Chávez Will No Longer Attend
Today in Latin America Top Story — A meeting of Mercosur, the South American regional trading bloc, has become the latest forum for a feud between the governments of Venezuela […] Read More >
August 2, 2010 > Staff
Mexico And Chile Recognize Honduran Government; OAS Report Influences Decision
Today in Latin America Top Story — A year after the coup that overthrew Honduran President Manuel Zelaya, Latin American countries are beginning to recognize the new government in larger […] Read More >
July 30, 2010 > Staff
Alleged Mexican Drug Lord Ignacio “Nacho” Coronel Killed During Military Raid
Today in Latin America Top Story — An alleged top leader in Mexico’s violent Sinaloa drug cartel was killed Thursday by the Mexican military during a raid on a safehouse in […] Read More >
July 29, 2010 > Staff
Arizona’s Immigration Law Hits Roadblock After Judge Orders Injunction
Today in Latin America Top Story — Arizona’s controversial immigration bill, SB1070, took a hit Wednesday, one day before it goes into effect, when a U.S. Federal judge issued a […] Read More >