Cuba 26/09/11
Cuban arrested in Spain for alleged links to Al-Qaeda; debates swell about the impacts of Cuba’s planned oil drilling; and a Canadian firm’s operations on the island are shut down.
September 2011
Chile 26/09/11
Student protestors regain the momentum as pressure mounts on the Piñera government
The Caribbean 26/09/2011
DR investigates murder of DNCD official; bailout of CL Financial may cost Trinidadian government $3 billion; IMF predicts low-growth with fears of U.S. slowdown.
Venezuela 26/09/11
Chávez hails ‘successful’ final round of chemotherapy; ex-US ambassador claims that the President’s health is flailing; and López confirms candidacy for 2012 elections.
Brazil 25/09/11
Spectacular anti-corruption protests in Rio, Rousseff opens debate at the UN General Assembly, and the central bank moves to halt currency slide.
Peru 26/09/2011
Catholic University debate comes to a head reflecting new adaptations in the law treating women and cocaine.
Haiti 26/09/11
Martelly makes speech to UN General Assembly, Duvalier draws a step closer to being convicted and Conille comes before the Senate.
Central America 26/09/11
Central America at UN: appeals to Western co-responsibility in drug problem, Lobo pledges to uphold human rights, Guatemala seeks seat at Security Council.
The Economy 26/09/11
Current economic uncertainty also hit Latin America’s currencies and stock markets, while Fernández held a firing speech at UN.
Mexico 26/09/2011
Frontrunners announce their presidential candidacy; 35 bodies found in trucks in Veracrus; World Bank says violence is an important obstacle to development.
Argentina this week
The politics of transport: bus strikers hold up Buenos Aires whilst Cristina threatens UK’s air link with Islands.
Colombia 26/09/11
Former mayor of Bogota jailed, whistleblower exposes British anti-drugs operations in Colombia and Amnesty publish report on sexual violence. The former mayor of…
Uruguay 26/09/11
Changes to Brazil’s import policy cause a panic in Uruguay’s export markets and mining company Aratiri discussions move forward.
Bolivia 26/09/2011
Foreign Minister used as “human-shield” by TIPNIS protestors, ex-antinarcotics chief Gen. Sanabria faces 15 years imprisonment, and Morales and Pinera take maritime dispute to the big stage.
Latin Lessons: Proyecto Latin@ and the Canadian School System
Before a culture of low achievement and alienation, Melinda Maldonado looks at how Proyecto Latin@ is helping integrate the Latino community into Canadian schools. Illustrations by Santiago Arboleda.
Cuba 19/09/11
Cuba introduces new rules for self-employment; members of a Pentecostal church barricade themselves inside a church in Havana; and Rene Gonzalez’s motion to return to Cuba is denied.
Venezuela 19/09/11
Inter-American court clears ex-mayor to challenge Chávez in 2012; state voices support for Carlos the Jackal; and urban art festival draws 30,000 to the streets of Caracas.
Haiti 19/09/11
Conille makes first step towards becoming Prime Minister and Ban Ki-Moon says Minustah blue helmets will stay on for another year despite riots to the contrary.
Central America 19/09/11
As Central America celebrates independence, Hondurans demand ‘real’ independence; Costa Rica supports Palestine’s UN statehood bid; El Salvador is added to Obama’s drug countries list.
Peru 19/09/2011
Bomb Scares hold the country in panic whilst coca strikers come to a deal and social conflict deaths are taken to court.
Mexico 19/09/2011
Gunmen kill family of policeman linked to casino attack; Mexico ranks third in OECD countries for youth unemployment and school drop-out rates; while teachers march against violence in Acapulco.
The Economy 19/09/11
Asian-Latin American commercial relations in the spotlight and Mexico’s informal employment rose, according to OECD.
Argentina this week
Former President Menem absolved of illegal arms trading whilst Cristina makes an uncharacterstic move towards limiting wage rises.
The Caribbean 19/09/2011
Dominican Republic is announced as largest cocaine transshipment point to Europe. Students protest at UASD. China pledges $1billion of investment in the region.
Chile 19/09/11
Conflict between the government and students remains deadlocked while the country celebrates its national holiday