All posts tagged protest
Supreme Court orders Banco Estado to pay customers US$12m
Supreme Court orders Banco Estado to pay customers US$12m; Students march for education reform; Félix de Vicente named Economics Minister
Mexican Politics and Economy: Obama visits Mexico to talk trade and security
President Obama visits Mexico to talk trade and security; Sonora becomes first Mexican state to ban bullfighting; dozens of youth protest Carlos Slim’s visit to Peru.
Mexican Politics and Economy: Striking teachers set fire to political buildings
Striking teachers set fire to political offices in Guerrero; indigenous Mexicans say no to genetically-modified corn at a conference in Oaxaca; US politicians expresses ‘deep concern’ over human rights violations in Mexico.
Brazil: New law could threaten free party organization
Government backs bill that makes it difficult for new parties; ‘Indigenous April’ brings land reform to the agenda; FHC calls on Serra to remain loyal to the PSDB New law could threaten free party organization Brazil’s Chamber of Deputies has backed [...]
Chile: Education Minister Beyer impeached
Education Minister Beyer impeached; Police use of paintball guns under fire; Aguas Andinas to compensate clients
Chile: 150,000 join first organized education protest of 2013
150,000 join first organized education protest of 2013; Bachelet receives official party nomination; World Health Organization places Chile in top 10 most obese nations
Brazil: Over 1 million sign petition to impeach President of the Senate
Demonstrations held in protest of re-election of former President of the Senate; President Rousseff increases government spending to boost housing; Carnival begins with an increase in police presence. Brazil: Over 1 million sign petition to impeach President of the Senate [...]
Mexican Politics and Economy: The Battle Over Genetically-Modified Corn
Mexican farmers resist introduction of genetically-modified corn; Peña Nieto launches the ‘National Crusade against Hunger’; anti-mining activists from across Mesoamerica join together in resistance.
Haiti: Legislative year begins with controversy
Deputies protest at opening of 2013 legislative session; Prime minister holds press conference in USA; UN urges Haitian government to hold delayed elections; US pastor pleads guilty to sexual abuse of Haitian minors.
Brazil: Lula to be investigated for role in vote-buying scheme
Former President is accused by defendant in corruption case; Dilma Rousseff seeks to strengthen ties with the BRICS in 2013; Indigenous group resist eviction in Rio de Janeiro. Brazil: Lula to be investigated for role in vote-buying scheme Former President Lula is [...]
Chile: Heat wave causes water shortages, wildfires
Heat wave causes water shortages and wildfires in northern Chile; unrest in Araucanía continues; UDI party backs Golborne for president.
Mexican Politics & Economy: The Year Ahead
Mexico has yet to see what the return of the PRI will mean politically, and whether last year’s Pact for Mexico will mean real change, or just more political hot air.
Panama: Consolidation of its privileged partnership with the EU
Panama consolidates its privileged partnership with the EU; Panama Canal brings in $1bn to Treasury; Church mediates firefighters’ strike. Panama consolidates its privileged partnership with the EU The first-ever Panama-European Union forum took place on 6 and 7 December. Organized [...]
Brazil: Rousseff’s part veto of oil royalties’ bill means victory for producer states
Rousseff seeks compromise by vetoing clauses that would slash income for Brazil’s main oil states, including Rio de Janeiro; Amnesty International report condemns São Paolo human rights record; Brazil calls on Argentina to strengthen bi-lateral relations. Rousseff’s part veto of oil [...]
Chile: Municipal elections result in conservative losses, controversy
Nation analyzes results of municipal elections amid controversy; Gay rights advocacy group announces plan for demonstrations; Piñera to reshuffle cabinet.