May 9, 2019 > Staff
Cuban Pilot Released After Longest-Ever Non-Violent Marijuana Conviction
TODAY IN LATIN AMERICA CUBA: A Cuban combat pilot was released yesterday after serving the longest-ever U.S. jail term for a non-violent marijuana conviction. Antonio Bascaro served 39 years in […] Read More >
May 8, 2019 > Staff
Venezuela’s Supreme Court Begins Trial Against Opposition
TODAY IN LATIN AMERICA VENEZUELA: The Supreme Court opened criminal investigations for treason on six opposition leaders on Tuesday, including Henry Ramos Allup and Luis Germán Florido. The opposition’s most […] Read More >
May 7, 2019 > Staff
Red Sox Manager to Skip White House Visit, Citing Trump’s Handling of Disaster Relief in Puerto Rico
TODAY IN LATIN AMERICA PUERTO RICO: Alex Cora, the manager of the Boston Red Sox, will not participate in his team’s visit to the White House scheduled for Thursday. A […] Read More >
May 6, 2019 > Vaclav Masek
Panama’s President-Elect Vows ‘Profound Change’ as Cloud of Corruption Hangs Over Varela
With 33% of the total vote share, Laurentino “Nito” Cortizo of the Democratic Revolutionary Party (PRD) was elected as Panama’s new president on Sunday, putting the country’s largest party back […] Read More >
May 6, 2019 > Staff
Laurentino Cortizo Elected President of Panama
TODAY IN LATIN AMERICA PANAMA: Panamanians elected Laurentino Cortizo of the Democratic Revolutionary Party (PRD) as their new president yesterday. Cortizo won 33% of the vote. The businessman-turned-politician with over […] Read More >
May 3, 2019 > Staff
300 People Quarantined on Ship Near St. Lucia After Measles Case Confirmed
TODAY IN LATIN AMERICA ST. LUCIA: On Tuesday, a cruise ship was quarantined off the coast of St. Lucia with 300 people aboard after a case of measles was confirmed. […] Read More >
May 2, 2019 > Staff
From Scientists to Teachers, Latin Americans Take the Streets on May Day
TODAY IN LATIN AMERICA REGION: Several Latin American countries commemorated International Workers’ Day by carrying out street demonstrations to demand more equitable treatment in the workplace. In Argentina, thousands of […] Read More >
May 1, 2019 > Nestor David Pastor
Quechua en Resistencia: An Interview with Peruvian Rapper Liberato Kani
Once, while in a taxi, Ricardo Flores recalls being told that his music sounded like French rap. “Have you heard French rappers?” the driver asked. “They’re really good!” It was […] Read More >
May 1, 2019 > Staff
Protesters, Armed Military Join Guaidó as He Moves to Oust Maduro
TODAY IN LATIN AMERICA VENEZUELA: Opposition leader Juan Guaidó released a video from the Carlota military air base calling for the definitive end to the government of Nicolás Maduro with […] Read More >
April 30, 2019 > Staff
Flanked by Armed Troops, Guaidó Enters Final Push to Oust Maduro
**Update: Early this morning, Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaidó announced he was in the “final phase of Operation Freedom” to oust President Nicolás Maduro. Guaidó took to the streets with […] Read More >