MEXICO: The Pope Francis Effect
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,…
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Cuba controversially upgraded in U.S. human trafficking report
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…
Honduras: UN Secretary General worries about violence in Central America
UN Secretary General worries about violence in Central America; Honduras and the US hold bilateral talks on security; Government spending for 2014 reached $105bn UN Secretary General worries about violence…
Chile: Bachelet and Matthei debate
Bachelet and Matthei face off in first one-on-one debate; Police crack down on employers of immigrant labor; Hecklers attack Piñera and Allamand
El Salvador: Money laundering legislation is stalled
Money laundering legislation is stalled; Colombia and El Salvador sign agreement to tackle human trafficking; FMLN candidate proposes eventual implementation of plebiscite Money laundering legislation is stalled On 27 September,…
Human Rights: UN calls for regional action to stop human trafficking
UN calls for Latin American collective action to stop human trafficking; Bolivia holds international human rights film festival; Mexican journalists wins US human rights award
El Salvador: Government aids rescued immigrants in Mexico
Government aids rescued immigrants in Mexico; Funes bets on Central-South American integration; Security agencies plan to create anti-extortion unit Government aids rescued immigrants in Mexico El Salvador’s consulate in the…
Costa Rica: New law strengthens measures against human trafficking
New law strengthens measures against human trafficking; Free Trade Agreement with Colombia nearly ready; medical profession against Law on Salary Incentives New law strengthens measures against human trafficking The Law…
Central America: What do Mitt Romney and El Salvadoran death squads have in common?
Romney reputation mired by ties to El Salvadoran death squads; Region’s parties say US embargo on Cuba ‘unjust’, ‘criminal’; Police forces band together against crime.
Caribbean: Puerto Rico calls for US help in fight against drugs
Puerto Rico reiterates its plea for help fighting drug crime; Costa Rica taken off U.S. watch-list for human trafficking and Canadian murderer and chile-abuser discovered hiding on Caribbean island.