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 >
February 1, 2010 > Roque Planas
Dominican Republic Innaugurates New Constitution; Children of Haitian Immigrants Will Not Be Considered Dominican Nationals
The Dominican Republic’s new constitution went into effect last week, reports Dominican daily Listín Diario. Article 18 of the document defines Dominican nationals as “the children of Dominican parents,” a […] Read More >
February 1, 2010 > Andrew OReilly
Paraguayan Soccer Star Cabañas Regains Consciousness
Paraguayan soccer player Salavdor Cabañas regained consciousness and spoke to his family for the first time since he was shot in the head last Monday in a Mexico City bar, […] Read More >
February 1, 2010 > Mike Samras
Cuba Should Be Removed From State Sponsors of Terrorism List, Experts Say
WASHINGTON — A panel of experts advocated the removal of Cuba from the U.S. list of state sponsors of terrorism at a conference organized by the Center for International Policy […] Read More >
January 29, 2010 > Staff
Haiti Must Build A Strong State To Recover From Earthquake, Experts Say; Call For Haitian “Marshall Plan”
NEW YORK — A Port-au-Prince school collapsed on a sunny day in Nov. 2008, leaving 80 children dead. The school, perched precariously on a hillside, had been built without a […] Read More >
January 28, 2010 > Staff
Latin America Weekly News Summary: Jan. 23 – Jan. 29, 2010
North America Mexico Federal prosecutors in Mexico City announced Wednesday that they will advocate to overturn the city’s new gay marriage law on grounds that it violates the constitution, the […] Read More >
January 28, 2010 > Andrew OReilly
Alleged Venezuelan Air Violation Angers Colombia
The Colombian government alleged that a Venezuelan military helicopter flew over a Colombian army base in the city of Arauca on Wednesday, according to the Associated Press. Colombia’s foreign ministry […] Read More >