A famous dialogue segment from The Godfather II captures the distinct power of rebel organizations from general crime counterparts. In the Cuba-themed scene, mafioso Michael Corleone recounts to investor ally,…
Travel has been integral to man for millennia. It has propelled man as long as man has propelled himself. We spent thousands of years traveling through following hunting patterns, moving…
It is not a hoax this time. Ex-President and co-founder of the Cuban Revolution, Fidel Castro, died yesterday on the 25th of November, 2016, at age 90. The world is…
The Cuban government has announced in the state newspaper, Granma, that it has pardoned 787 prisoners. The decision came about as a result of calls from Pope Francis, whose “Jubilee…
Earlier this week, Pope Francis released a statement which revealed that the Vatican would share its archives with families of the victims of Argentina’s military dictatorship (1976-1983). The Catholic Church…
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,…
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…
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…
Latin Americans celebrate the historic canonisation of two popes; as the spiritual influence of the Church declines, it emerges as a political force Last Sunday, thousands celebrated the canonisation of…
Strike following murder of bus driver; Policeman kills two and injures seventeen in nightclub shooting; President Fernández de Kirchner arrives in Rome for Pope meeting Strike following murder of bus driver …
Kirchnerist defeat changes Argentina ’s political scope; Menem under investigation again for Río Tercero attack; Italian and Argentine footballers received by Pope Francis at the Vatican The Kirchnerist defeat changes…
A poster of Cristina Fernández greeted by Pope Francis sparked controversy A campaign poster featuring President Cristina Kirchner in the company of Pope Francis caused uproar among the opposition leaders,…
Brazil’s high murders rates highlighted in survey; Preparations ahead of Pope’s visit; NGO forced to leave favela by drug traffickers. Brazil is ranked 7th most violent country in the world Over 1.1…
Argentina will suffer a tomato shortage for two months; U.S Justice Department may side with Argentina in its battle with ‘vulture funds’; River Plate football club creates its own university;…
Dirty War Dictator dies in jail at age 87; Dirty War Dictator dies in jail at age 87 Jorge Rafael Videla died on Friday, at age 87, in jail where…
Interview about inflation with Argentina’s Economy Minister goes viral; Ralph Lauren Agrees to Pay fine in Bribery Case; Argentine Plaza de Mayo activist lobby Pope Francis Interview with Argentina’s Economy…
Torrential rain and floods in Buenos Aires province provoke humanitarian and governmental crisis ; Uruguayan President José Mujica sparks diplomatic conflict after insulting Cristina Fernández de Kirchner and her deceased husband…
Such is the pace of news and comment in today’s world that you might be forgiven for thinking that the moment for reflecting on the implications of the first Latin…
Argentina proposes to repay one-sixth of the holdout bond to ‘vulture funds’; Pope Francis names Mario Poli as Archbishop of Buenos Aires; Cristina Fernández de Kirchner denies once again Britain’s sovereignty…
Rousseff travels to Rome for first meeting with newly elected Pope; anger after public sector ‘super-salaries’ are revealed; survey reveals most Brazilians are optimistic about the economy Brazil: President meets…