News from the northern La Guajira region in Colombia is bleak. In the fast few days another child died from malnutrition. According to indigenous leader Javier Rojas Uriana, this latest…
At this point, you’re probably familiar with the news that 370 journalists from around the world have participated in an intensive international investigation into tax havens, culminating with the release…
According to Transparency International’s 2015 ranking regarding the classification of a total of 168 countries by perceived corruption, Uruguay outranks Chile as the least corrupt Latin American country, with Venezuela allegedly…
Milk producers across economic-crisis gripped Uruguay have blockaded several national routes, demanding answers to the nonpayment of the Venezuelan government to whom they sold the products. In total, there were 10 roadblocks in…
The Centers for Disease Control and Disease Prevention (CDC) have issued a warning to travelers - particularly pregnant women - to avoid 14 countries and territories in the Caribbean and…
During his recent visit, the pope expressed his hope that the United States lifts trade sanctions against the island country as soon as possible. He surprised people, however when he did…
Cuban doctors flee from Venezuela to Colombia in hope of obtaining U.S. visas; Protest staged in Bogotá to accelerate processing of visas; No plans by State Department to abolish program…
The events of September 11, 2001 stimulated foreign policy changes that affected the entire planet. The United States’ post-World War II global influence has not only held strong into the…
Earlier last week on Friday 14, the United States flag was hoisted over the communist-run island. The symbolic event of re-opening the US Embassy in Havana occurs in a context…
Cuba removed from category of worst offenders in 2015 Trafficking in Persons Report; Upgrade called a ‘political decision’; Cuban newspaper calls the report a ‘unilateral’ list July was a momentous…
Folllowing years of much publicised mounting debt, rising inflation and strict austerity measures, Puerto Rico finally defaulted on a debt payment last week for the first time in its history….
Greece receives messages of support from Latin American leaders; Support from Argentina, Bolivia, Cuba, Ecuador, Venezuela; Latin American long history of debt crises; Offer example to Greece On Sunday, Greeks…
Tourism at the top of Haiti’s agenda; millions of foreign direct investment in tourism industry; employment for locals; repercussions of new development projects. ‘Welcome to Haiti. Haiti…
It is during the Vatican’s continued efforts to reestablish credibility after years of corruption allegations that Pope Francis makes a second trip to one of the most Catholic-dominant regions on…
Controversial citizenship and immigration law in the Dominican Republic; arbitrary deportation of Dominicans of Haitian descent; human rights violations. Dominicans of Haitian descent have been at risk of expulsion to…
The Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC) and the European Union (EU) set “building a common future” as the theme of last Wednesday’s summit. Set in Brussels, Belgium,…
Aside from being remembered as the “world’s humblest president”, Uruguay’s former head of state Jose “Pepe” Mujica is also an ex-guerilla. Having fought for what he and his Tupamaro comrades…
President Obama’s announcement of new measures that will thaw relations between the US and Cuba is both long-overdue, and a canny foreign policy ploy by the White House. For President…
The visit of China’s President Xi Jinping to Cuba, the last stop of his four-country tour in Latin America, was welcomed by the reception of the highest standards and a…
Cuba opens the door to foreign direct investment; the US embargo remains in force, and the USA is accused of politicising development aid On Sunday 29th March, the Cuban parliament…
