Ecuador 31/01/11
Opposition over referendum gathers momentum as protesters take to the streets and Ruptura 25 break from Alianza Paiz.
January 2011
The Caribbean 31/01/11
A Panamian cargo ship spills oil in the Dominican port of Caucedo, as dramatic drug-related arrests are made in Puerto Rico.
Haiti 31/01/11
Uncertain times: anticipation of election results, Hilary Clinton arrives and WikiLeaks unearths cables concerning Haiti.
Peru 31/01/2011
García pushes for privatisation, protests in ports, and works are due to start on Peru’s first oil refinery.
Bolivia 31/01/11
Collapsed office block in Santa Cruz traps 24 victims. Choquehuanca invites back DEA ahead of UN pronouncement on coca-chewing
Central America 31/01/11
Obama announces plans to visit El Salvador, while Ortega looks set to launch an audacious re-election bid in Nicaragua.
Venezuela 31/01/11
Cholera outbreak in central Venezuela whilst ex oil-workers reach 12 days in hunger protest against unfair dismissal.
Chile 31/01/11
Historic Santiago church destroyed in major fire, as inquiry into Allende’s death opens and President Sebastian Piñera prepares to court Barack Obama.
Mexico 31/01/11
Hillary Clinton visits Mexico and praises counter-drugs efforts.
Bishop Samuel Ruiz, defender of indigenous rights, dies at age 86.
Paraguay 31/01/11
Cancer-free President Fernando Lugo returns from Brazil to find a Palestine-friendly Paraguay threatened by further allegations of corruption and a fresh EPP offensive.
Uruguay 31/01/11
Retired officers draw criticism for intervention in general’s murder trial, while new adoption regulations bring about sharp reduction in number of children rehoused.
The World-View 31/01/11
Protests in Egypt dominate press coverage, while Barack Obama’s State of the Union address provides food for thought and strategic anxiety for those ‘ignored’ by US foreign policy.
Colombia 31/01/11
US-Colombian Free Trade Agreement, security issues in Bogotá and Hay Festival comes to Cartagena.
Argentina 31/01/11
Mystery surrounds the violent assassination of union leader Roberto Rodríguez, while the government reacts angrily to Barack Obama’s decision not to visit Argentina.
Brazil 31/01/11
Continuing floods leave Brazil’s economic sector unhindered, as 2010 ends with historic growth and foreign investments pour in to escape Europe’s crisis-stricken markets.
In Conversation with José Henríquez – ‘Spiritual Leader’ of the 33.
In Conversation: Jose Henriquez, one of the Chilean miners and the proclaimed ‘spiritual leader’ of the group has been touring the UK recounting his experience.
Venezuela 24/01/11
Fears for private property mount as occupations spread through Caracas, while Coca-Cola workers strike over low rates of pay.
Chile 24/01/11
Magallanes gas protests end as Morales looks towards the Atacama and the Frei memorial ceremony causes ruptures.
Paraguay 24/01/11
Brazilian government prioritizes agreement with Paraguay over Itaipú dam, while CONARE grants Mario Cossío status of political refugee.
Brazil 24/01/11
The fall-out from January’s rain enters its third week, while new Central Bank president announces inflation-busting measures.
Haiti 24/01/11
Former dictator Jean-Claude Duvalier makes shock return after 25 years in exile whilst the electoral crisis and cholera epidemic continue.
Argentina 24/01/11
Agricultural sector freezes the corn market in week-long protest; tractor blockade in Santa Fe, and Kirchner’s daughter takes to limelight on world stage.
Mexico 24/01/11
Explosives and prison breaks dominate news as drug war continues to wreak havoc. Meanwhile, political attention turns to elections in 2012.
Ecuador 24/01/11
A controversial new decree restructures the Police and Military and the country says goodbye to the six soldiers killed in an airplane crash.
24/01/2011
Governmental changes rumoured as floods and gangs cause damage in the Lima area.