Bolivia: Social mobilizations question Morales government
The IX mobilization, COB organizes a unified demand, Health workers take the streets conmemorating Labour Day The IX mobilization for the protection of the TIPNIS starts Last Friday,…
April 2012
Mexico: Walmart in Mexico investigated for bribery
Three quarters of Mexican youths not in education or work; IFE will not investigate campaign spending until after elections.
Venezuela: PDVSA starts oil refinery construction in China
PDVSA builds an oil refinery in China, state of emergency is declared in the occidental region, and Venezuelans say goodbye to birthday songwriter.
Central America: Ortega proposes reforms ahead of November elections
Ortega proposes reforms ahead of November elections, Martinelli denies bribery allegations and Honduran TV host is shot dead.
Cuba: Actors defect before film festival
Two actors defect before film festival, thousands of homes and cars sold this year, video conference held on migratory reform, and La Bodeguita turns 70.
Peru: Spanish health bill damages Peruvian immigrants
Sendero Luminoso denounced by two NGOs; Peruvian ex-pats put at risk by new Spanish health law; new vaccination programmes put in place…
Uruguay: Riot in penitentiary destroy two units
Prisoners destroy two units in penitentiary while missing Nadia Caches is found death and film by Pablo Stoll is elected for Cannes Festival
Brazil: Supreme Court deems racial quotas constitutional
Supreme Court allows racial quotas in universities, state schools lose pupils, and homosexual Christians pray in ‘inclusive’ churches.
Paraguay: Chaco crisis continues
Floods in Chaco continue to spread; release date for 7 Cajas announced; 23 Dengue-related-deaths confirmed.
Ecuador: New US Ambassador to Ecuador appointed
New US Ambassador to Ecuador is appointed by Senate, Angelina Jolie visits refugees as UN envoy and Rafael Correa announces plans against Colombian FARC.
Haiti: Former military officers dig in their heels
Former military officers dig in their heels; severe weather conditions claim lives ; Haitian author awarded prestigious literary prize.
Argentina: Judge removed from Ciccone case
Investigating judge is removed from case involving VP, a big media group changes hands, and the YPF bill advances in Congress.
Mexico: López Obrador overtakes Vázquez Mota in presidential race
Former Mexican general suspected of drugs cartel links is murdered; Volcanic activity at Popocatépetl provokes high yellow alert.
Paraguay: Floods in Chaco continue to worsen
Floods continue to worsen; Beatlemania hits Asunción; President Lugo celebrates four years in office
Uruguay: McCartney’s concert generated millions in taxes
Millionaire tax revenue from ex- Beatle concert pleased Uruguayans as well as Dilma Rousseff willingness to expand bilateral agreements; while 13 underage prisoners runaway.
Argentina: Government to nationalise 51% of YPF
The president announces a move to take control of oil company YPF, ex-ministers are investigated over the Once rail crash, and the Feria del Libro hits Buenos Aires
Venezuela: An arrest order is given for Supreme Court Magistrate with ties to drug trade
Venezuela asks Interpol to capture fugitive judge with links to drug kingpin, and new restrictions will apply to gain access to foreign currency for studies abroad.
Haiti: Former soldiers break into Parliament
Tensions heighten as former soldiers force entry into Parliament; Martelly leaves Haiti without a leader; gun crime terrorises the capital.
Brazil: Interest Rates Lowered
Lower interest rates, an inquiry into politicians’ ties to an illegal gambling boss, and UN visitors staying in love motels.
Bolivia: TIPNIS leader not looking to overthrow government
Indigenous leader talks about TIPNIS and the real project; Morales visits TIPNIS, and the coming IX mobilization
Cuba: Solidarity with Cristina, despite offshore drilling
Government vows solidarity with Argentina in Repsol nationalisation, Catholic Church hosts a debate on migration, and Harley Davidson enthusiasts meet in Varadero.
Peru: Conga myths debunked
Conga mine myths debunked; legalisation of drugs denied; airline boss jailed for fraud; floods in Loreto leave population stranded.
Central America: Thousands of Honduran farmers seize land
Thousands of Honduran farmers seize land, as Chinchilla proposes debt-tackling measures and Italian bribery controversy mars Martinelli government.
Colombia: Head of Colombian Police Resigns
General Naranjo leaves his post as head of the Colombian police. Drug legalization debate after the Summit of the Americas. The Patriotic March.
Ecuador: New Defense and Agriculture ministers are appointed
New ministers for Defense and Agriculture are appointed, Chevron’s annual report misleads investors about Ecuador lawsuit and an outbreak of dengue fever hits the coastal provices.