Tag: <span>Today in Latin America</span>
June 30, 2015 > Staff
In Televised Address, Puerto Rico’s Governor Says Island’s Debt Is “Unpayable”
Top Story — In a televised speech delivered in a somber tone on Monday, Puerto Rican Gov. Alejandro García Padilla said that Puerto Rico’s $73 billion public debt is “unpayable,” […] Read More >
June 29, 2015 > Staff
Brazil President Courting Investors on Visit to U.S.
Top Story — Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff met with investors in New York on Sunday ahead of a planned meeting with her U.S. counterpart Barack Obama, the first to take […] Read More >
June 25, 2015 > Staff
Brazil’s Inflation Rises as Growth Forecast is Cut
Top Story — The Brazilian central bank issued a dismal economic forecast on Wednesday, predicting a contraction of the gross domestic product by 1.1 percent in 2015 and a nine […] Read More >
June 23, 2015 > Staff
Venezuelan Government Announces December Elections, Fulfilling Longtime Opposition Demand
Top Story — Venezuela’s electoral council on Monday set a date of Dec. 6 for legislative elections, fulfilling a long-held demand of the political opposition, which is currently polling favorably […] Read More >
June 18, 2015 > Staff
Corruption Scandals Deepen in Honduras, Guatemala
Top Story — Corruption scandals in Honduras and Guatemala continue to grow amid protest movements calling for the ouster of both countries’ presidents. On Wednesday, Guatemalan prosecutors announced corruption claims […] Read More >
June 17, 2015 > Staff
Deportation of Migrant Workers in Dominican Republic to Begin as Registration Deadline Expires
Top Story — A deadline to register with the government expires today for migrant workers in the Dominican Republic — the vast majority of whom are Haitians — leaving hundreds […] Read More >
June 15, 2015 > Staff
Envoys From Venezuela, US Meet in Haiti, Hinting at Rapprochement
Top Story — Representatives from the United States and Venezuela reportedly met on Saturday while visiting Haiti, a possible sign that the two governments are seeking to redress long-standing tension. […] Read More >
June 12, 2015 > Staff
South American Football Officials May Lose Diplomatic Immunity in Paraguay
Top Story — Legislators in Paraguay voted on Thursday to strip the South American football organization of diplomatic immunity, a move that will likely accelerate an international investigation into claims […] Read More >
June 11, 2015 > Staff
Guatemalan Congress to Review Presidential Immunity Amid Corruption Scandals
Top Story — Guatemala’s Supreme Court on Wednesday cleared the way for the legislature to decide whether it will pursue the impeachment of President Otto Pérez Molina, who has faced […] Read More >
June 9, 2015 > Staff
Mexico Ruling Party Wins Big, But So Does Opposition Soccer Star
The party of Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto appears to have won a majority of legislative seats in Sunday’s midterm elections as votes continued to be tallied on Monday, suggesting […] Read More >