By Glenn Ojeda Vega; Young Professionals in Foreign Policy - A few weeks ago, Venezuela’s government announced that it will initiate the process of withdrawing from the Organization of American…
Venezuela’s assuming of the Mercosur pro-tempore presidency has not only tested the regional economic bloc’s crisis-era resilience, but furthermore right and left-wing governmental relations - public and private. The re-questioning…
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…
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…
The Organization of the American States’ newly appointed Secretary General - former Uruguayan Foreign Minister Luis Almagro - has led the OAS 45th General Assembly in Washington D.C. The theme…
The Organization of the American States (OAS) moves into a new era as the former Uruguayan foreign minister assumes its leadership. Luis Almagro was elected Secretary General of the continental…
The ex-guerilla’s 2010-15 term leaves significant contributions to the neutral South American nation via increased employment, declining poverty, rising income, energy diversification, among other social advances. Yet the 79-year-old José “Pepe”…
Regional effort will tackle humanitarian crisis at US-Mexico border; Homicides cluster in 49 municipalities; Agricultural sector requests additional funding Regional effort will tackle humanitarian crisis at US-Mexico border In a…
Northern Triangle countries agree on joint effort to tackle child migration; Central American heads of state gather to discuss regional issues; Businesspeople demand government actions against violence Northern Triangle countries…
Public opinion no longer favors the Right; TSE finally declares Sánchez Cerén president-elect; Presidential inauguration ceremony may cost up to $1.4 m Public opinion no longer favors the Right According to…
Panama invites the Venezuelan opposition to the OAS; Colombia and Paraguay call on UNASUR to ‘widen their agenda’; the USA lets Latin America take the lead. After several days of…
FMLN wins presidency by unexpectedly small margin; ARENA cries foul on runoff election result; Social organisations accept results and praise the TSE’s performance The FMLN wins presidency by unexpectedly small margin Following…
OAS sees no signs of possible electoral fraud; The TSE is ready for elections; ARENA candidate pledges to change security policy OAS sees no signs of possible electoral fraud According to…
More protests against World Cup spending across Brazil; Dilma arrives in Cuba ahead of CELAC summit; Nearly 20,000 families lose homes due to World Cup. Brazil: Yet another rally against high…
FMLN candidate will raise taxes for social programs; Group of specialists set to coordinate security strategy; Central American authorities discuss border security FMLN candidate will raise taxes for social programs…
Authorities raise alert on dengue plague; OAS trusts gang truce between Honduran maras will advance; Funes blasts opposition for questioning the value of social spending Authorities raise alert on dengue…
OAS backs Argentina’s Falkland / Malvinas claim; Argentina’s Supreme Court revokes a freeze on assets of Chevron; Argentina nationalises Brazilian rail-routes OAS backs Argentina’s Malvinas claim against the UK On…
Brazilian federal prosecutors announce inquiry into corruption allegation against Lula; Rousseff inaugurates new stadium in Salvador; Report outlines continued decline in industrial production Lula once again under scrutiny for corruption…
Fires rage in Valparaíso; Government announces lawsuit against Aguas Andinas; Appeals Court revokes bail for terror-suspect Berkhoff; Bolivia to confront Chile in international forums over detained soldiers.
Half of Martinelli’s Ministers aspire to the Presidency; Diplomat fired for criticizing Venezuela; UN finds Afro-descendant peoples lack opportunities and wealth