February 7, 2010 > Roque Planas
G-7 Members To Cancel Haiti’s Bilateral Debt
The world’s seven wealthiest countries said they will cancel the debt Haiti owes them at a meeting of the G-7 in Canada on Saturday, The BBC reports. The G-7 also […] Read More >
February 5, 2010 > Staff
Deposed Haitian Leader Jean-Claude “Baby Doc” Duvalier’s Assets Frozen In Switzerland
Today in Latin America Top Story — Switzerland froze approximately $4.6 million from the family of former Haitian leader Jean-Claude “Baby Doc” Duvalier that was held in Swiss banks. The […] Read More >
February 5, 2010 > Pro Publica
Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands: Lobbyists Help Smooth the Way for a Tax Break for Foreign Rum Maker
A transfer of billions of dollars in federal aid from public projects in Puerto Rico to one of the world’s largest liquor conglomerates over the next 30 years continues to […] Read More >
February 4, 2010 > Paola Reyes
E-2 Visas Provide Immigration Opportunities to Wealthy Mexicans Fleeing Violence
SAN DIEGO — Last year Jorge, a Tijuana business owner who asked for anonymity for safety reasons, was driving home from work when several cars attempted to corner him. When […] Read More >
February 4, 2010 > Alexandra DiPalma
Haiti Earthquake: Worry Triggers Involvement
NEW YORK — Like so many Haitian-Americans, Samira Louis and her family eagerly awaited news of relatives in Haiti in the wake of the Jan. 12 earthquake. Within hours, the […] Read More >
February 4, 2010 > Staff
New Paramilitary Groups On The Rise In Colombia
Today in Latin America Top Story — Paramilitary successor groups in Colombia have become a major threat to Colombia’s economy and human rights record, according to a report issued by […] Read More >
February 3, 2010 > Staff
Shootout In Mexico Leaves Eight People Dead
Today in Latin America Top Story – A shootout in the northern Mexican city of Torreón that began in a shopping mall and continued onto a highway left eight people […] Read More >
February 3, 2010 > Andrew OReilly
Panama Canal Authority Has Not Made Decision On Toll Increase
The Panama Canal Authority (ACP) has made no official decision regarding the adjustment in tolls despite a toll rise reported in a story by the Financial Times, according to the […] Read More >
February 2, 2010 > Pro Publica
Guantánamo Detainees: Why Obama’s Plans For N.Y. Terror Trials Unraveled
For anyone wondering how one of President Obama’s signature pledges seemed to unravel between Monday and Friday, here’s a look at the week that was. Savvy readers of The New […] Read More >
February 2, 2010 > Staff
Venezuela And Russia Partner To Develop Oil Field In Orinoco Region
Today in Latin America Top Story — Russia signed a deal with Venezuela to jointly develop an oil field in the country’s Orinoco River region, according to Business Week. Work […] Read More >