Tag: <span>Barack Obama</span>
May 26, 2011 > Andrew OReilly
Obama To Visit Puerto Rico In June; First Official Presidential Visit To Island Since Kennedy
Puerto Rico’s governor announced Wednesday that U.S. President Barack Obama will visit the island next month, becoming the first president since John F. Kennedy to make an official visit to […] Read More >
May 25, 2011 > Staff
U.S. Hits Venezuelan State Oil Company With Sanctions Due To Iran Ties
Today in Latin America Top Story — Bonds for Venezuela’s state-owned oil company, Petróleos de Venezuela (PDVSA), plunged after the United States issued sanctions on the company for supporting Iran’s […] Read More >
May 11, 2011 > Andrew OReilly
U.S. Senate Could Vote On Free Trade Agreement With Colombia In June
The head of the U.S. Senate’s Finance Committee said Wednesday that Congress is expected to pass a free trade agreement (FTA) with Colombia, despite strong opposition from the country’s largest […] Read More >
May 11, 2011 > Staff
Obama Pushes For Comprehensive Immigration Reform During Visit To El Paso
Today in Latin America Top Story — U.S. President Barack Obama Tuesday called for comprehensive immigration reform during a visit to the border city of El Paso, Texas. Standing within […] Read More >
May 10, 2011 > Staff
Arizona’s Jan Brewer To Appeal Immigration Law To U.S. Supreme Court
Today in Latin America Top Story — Arizona Governor Jan Brewer announced Monday plans to appeal a ruling against the state’s controversial immigration law to the U.S. Supreme Court. The […] Read More >
May 5, 2011 > Andrew OReilly
Immigration Bill Cracks Down On “Sanctuary” Cities; Barletta Forms New Anti-Immigration Caucus
A freshman U.S. congressman, who in 2006 made headlines when he signed a law that cracked down on undocumented immigrants as the mayor of a Pennsylvania town, is now focusing […] Read More >
May 3, 2011 > Staff
Venezuela Criticizes U.S. Response After The Death Of Osama bin Laden
Today in Latin America Top Story — Throughout Latin America the response to the death of Osama bin Laden was met mostly with moderation and congratulatory remarks toward the United […] Read More >
April 12, 2011 > Staff
Arizona Immigration Law Partially Blocked By Appeals Court
Today in Latin America Top Story — The United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit ruled Monday against the state of Arizona, supporting a lower court’s decision to block […] Read More >
March 30, 2011 > Staff
Chávez Visits Argentina To Receive Press Award; Signs Commercial Accords
Today in Latin America Top Story — Following on the heels of Barack Obama’s Latin American tour, Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez hit the road to visit Uruguay, Bolivia, Colombia and […] Read More >
March 23, 2011 > Staff
Obama Pledges Drug-Fighting Assitance to El Salavdor; Ends Latin American Visit Early
Today in Latin America Top Story — U.S. President Barack Obama wrapped up the final leg of his Latin American tour Tuesday in El Salvador, where he pledged $200 million […] Read More >