Brazilian police have raided the house and detained former President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva in the context of mega-fraud investigation involving the national oil company Petrobras, the newspaper O…
Pope Francis’ recent visit to Mexico attracted millions of followers, hundreds of politicians and an opportunity to address several key themes not only vital to Mexico, but international relations. First,…
Outgoing US President Barack Obama has pledged U$S450 million toward joint-military and diplomatic initiative Plan Colombia’s new phase - a post-civil war Colombia. The decision was announced while celebrating the…
Last week, Vice President Gabriela Michetti decreed the dismissal of more than 2000 National Senate employees. Michetti argued that the governmental staff was appointed by her predecessor Amado Boudou in the…
This Saturday, newly elected Argentine President Mauricio Macri has decided to govern “by decree” for the first 100 days in office. Leaders from all national political spectrums are beginning to question…
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has described OAS Secretary General Luis Almagro as “Mr. Trash” for condemning the controversial death of an opponent earlier this week. The name calling follows Almagro’s publically expressed concern about the…
Future president Mauricio Macri calls for suspension of Venezuela from Mercosur; Call signals fresh direction in Argentine foreign policy Just a few hours after being confirmed as Argentina’s new president,…
If conservative multi-millionaire Mauricio Macri (56 years) is confirmed after 100% of the votes are counted, it will be the first time a right-wing leader has comes to power through…
Analysts expect tonight’s Argentine presidential electoral debate’s ratings to equal an Argentina-Brazil World Cup game. The stars: opposition candidate Mauricio Macri of the right-wing Cambiemos party and Daniel Scioli…
The Colombian Supreme Court has been investigating whether former President Alvaro Uribe stands responsible for an infamous massacre known as El Aro. The crime was committed by paramilitaries who believed the…
Regardless of who wins the Argentine presidential elections this Sunday, an era is ending. The over decade-long Kirchnerist Casa Rosada divided between incumbent President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner (2007-2011, 2011-2015)…
In a new legal blow to Panamanian Ex-President Ricardo Martinelli (2009-2014), the Supreme Court of Panama has approved trial for one of the country’s most controversial political cases in recent…
World leaders gathered in New York this week to attend the 70th session of the United Nations General Assembly. Heads of State flocked to the U.N. headquarters from all corners…
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…
A killer whale held up by balloons. Dictators hanging out. A poem by Baudelaire, one by Vallejo, and a couple that must have been written by students, because there…
López handed maximum sentence for inciting violence in anti-government protests last year; Conviction widely condemned for violations of due process and lack of transparency On 10 September, opposition leader Leopoldo…
Guatemalan president resigns and is arrested within hours; Victory for anti-corruption movement; National elections set for 6 September In less than 24 hours, General Otto Pérez Molina went from being…
Chihuahua governor in helicopter crash; International intellectuals push Peña Nieto for protection of journalists Chihuahua governor in helicopter crash On 14th August a helicopter carrying César Duarte, governor of the State…
Ex-military members stand trial in Rome for alleged role in Operation Condor crimes; Precedent of Latin American human rights trials in Europe; Numerous witnesses travel to Italy to testify Europe’s…
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…