August 4, 2016 > Daniela Castro
Colombian Victims in Exile Fear Speaking Out
NEW YORK – Carlos, a middle aged man from southern Colombia, arrived in New York City last June, fleeing a series of death threats against him. “There was [a] high-ranking […] Read More >
July 11, 2016 > Jonah Walters
In Nicaragua, the Campaign Trail is Replete With Memories of Revolution
MANAGUA, Nicaragua — On Friday, supporters of Nicaragua’s ruling Frente Sandinista de Liberación Nacional gathered in Managua to celebrate the 37th anniversary of the repliegue táctico a Masaya (“tactical retreat […] Read More >
June 23, 2016 > Camila Osorio
FARC Rebels and Colombia’s Government are one Step Closer to Signing a Peace Deal
BOGOTÁ, COLOMBIA — On April 9, 1948, Colombian liberal presidential candidate Jorge Eliécer Gaitán was murdered in downtown Bogotá. A hired hitman approached Gaitán at noon and shot him. The […] Read More >
May 27, 2016 > Cleuci de Oliveira
Report of a Gang-Rape in Rio de Janeiro Shocks Brazil
BRASÍLIA — Shortly after midnight on Wednesday, 20-year-old Michel Brasil da Silva uploaded a 30-second clip to Twitter, accompanied by the words: “They smashed the chick. Do you get it […] Read More >
May 17, 2016 > Staff
Today in Latin America Is on Vacation
Hello readers, Thanks for reading Today in Latin America! We do this because we love bringing you the news from around Latin America every morning, right to your inbox. However, […] Read More >
May 13, 2016 > Staff
Brazil’s Temer Swears in New Cabinet
Top Story — Brazil’s acting President Michel Temer spoke of the need to restore confidence in the South American country, both among its citizens and the international community, in his […] Read More >
May 12, 2016 > Staff
Brazilian Senate Votes to Impeach Rousseff
Top Story — Brazil’s Senate has voted to suspend President Dilma Rousseff and begin an impeachment trial over accusations that Rousseff manipulated the country’s budget to cover up economic troubles. […] Read More >
May 12, 2016 > Cleuci de Oliveira
Brazil’s Rousseff Suspended From Office, Will Face Impeachment Trial
BRASÍLIA — The Brazilian Senate voted to approve an impeachment trial against President Dilma Rousseff on Thursday morning, following a marathon session that began on Wednesday and lasted nearly 22 […] Read More >
May 11, 2016 > Staff
Brazil Senate to Vote on Rousseff Impeachment
Top Story — Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff faces an impeachment vote in the Senate today that will likely see her removed from power. The vote will mark a watershed moment […] Read More >
May 10, 2016 > Staff
Venezuela Extends Shortened Workweeks Amid Energy Crisis
Top Story — Public sector workers in Venezuela will have two more two-day workweeks as the country’s socialist government attempts to deal with energy shortages caused by a crippling drought […] Read More >