Uruguay 26/12/10
Two fires disrupt Montevideo on Christmas morning as President Mujica prepares to visit Brazil for the inauguration of new President Dilma Rousseff.
December 2010
Paraguay 26/12/10
New proof emerges of ties between Paraguay’s armed guerrillas and Colombia’s FARC, while bishop raises awareness of emigration fueled by social inequalities.
Colombia 26/12/10
Samuel Moreno, mayor of Bogota, has assets seized over transport corruption scandal and further tragedy as a result of severe rains.
Mexico 26/12/2010
Anger grows over Marisela Escobedo’s assassination.
Kidnappings of USA-bound migrants on the rise.
Brazil 26/12/10
Vice-president Alencar hospitalized again as Brazil mourns the death of PDMB co-founder Orestes Quércia.
Haiti 26/12/10
Haitian children arrive in time for Christmas in Paris whilst the electoral crisis is suspended for one week.
Ecuador 26/12/10
Andean trade agreement temporarily renewed as Correa recognises Palestine as an independent state.
Central America 26/12/10
Honduras’ human rights record faces criticism, Central American governments demand Mexico investigates migrant kidnappings, and Nicaragua condemns Costa Rican ‘provocations’.
Chile 26/12/10
The Chilean embassy in Rome is targeted by a letter bomb attack, the prison system remains in crisis and debate over the legalisation of abortion escalates.
Peru 26/12/10
Scandal in Comunicore case, the eviction of invaders from ancient cultural site and streets under a sea of waste.
Bolivia 26/12/10
Bolivia officially recognises Palestine, while suspended governor flees to Paraguay.
The World-View 26/12/10
US Senate passes last ditch stay of execution for Andean trade preferences, reigniting debate over free trade and prolonging uncertainty for the region’s exporters.
Argentina 26/12/10
‘Dirty War’ generals face justice after 25 years and violence breaks out at Constitución railway station as housing tensions bubble over amid political blame and counter-blame.
The Caribbean 26/12/10
Three days of mourning in the Dominican Republic start on Boxing Day, whilst end of year reviews condemn developments in work and education. In Puerto Rico, the university dispute continues.
Venezuela 26/12/10
Controversial university law passed in rushed session at National Assembly, while student protesters clash with riot police in Caracas.
Chile 19/12/10
The government finds itself under attack for delays to reconstruction following February’s earthquake, while the law enforcement system is beset by allegations of misconduct.
The Caribbean 19/12/10
Wikileaks revelations hit the Dominican Republic More problems with the electoral reform in Puerto Rico
The World-View 19/12/10
The Middle East conflict arrives in Latin America as four South American countries rile the United States and Israel with formal recognition of a Palestinian state.
Central America 19/12/10
Fears mount as Mexican cartels extend their presence in the region, while the Hague sets a date for the Isla Calero dispute.
Colombia 19/12/10
Correa visits Colombia, Colombians donate millions to aid victims of the rainy season, and US indicts Dutch FARC terrorist.
Venezuela 19/12/10
Chávez granted fast-track decree while farmers protest at confiscation of land.
19/12/10
Soldiers die in drugs confrontation, general election progress and changes to Peruvian cinema funding.
Haiti 19/12/10
Uncertainty reigns in anticipation of first-round presidential results. Palin finds ‘joy’ in cholera-stricken communities.
Ecuador 19/12/10
Correa brings aid to Colombia and Venezuela while vital Andean trade law is voted through the US House of Representatives.
Uruguay 19/12/10
The Union of Anaesthetists and Surgeons enters talks with the State Health Service Administration to prevent the “emergency law” setting hours in public hospitals being passed