Argentina 26/12/2011
A foreign policy win as Mercosur shuts its ports to Falklands boats, while the new government’s legislative onslaught continues.
December 2011
Peru 26/12/2011
Peru sets five goals for 2012; Changes proposed to terrorism laws; Alberto Fujimori debate continues; a decision to be made on the Conga Mining Project; New student scholarships announced; Political…
Central America 19/12/11
Mysterious epidemic reaps through Central America, as continuing Costa Rican road project comes under fire from Nicaragua.
Venezuela 19/12/11
‘Carlos the Jackal’ demands extradition to Venezuela; Simón Bolívar honoured with new coffin; former Miss Venezuela dies of cancer aged 28.
Mexico 18/12/2011
PAN’s presidential pre-candidates launch their campaigns; the Mexican state admits to violation of human dignity and the country is swept by Guinness world record fever.
The Economy this week
Brazilian regulator approves TAM, LAN Merger; OECD removes Uruguay from gray list of tax evasion, Argentine economy grows 9.3 percent in third quarter; Ecuador will build nearly 9,000 homes for…
Colombia 19/12/11
Nule cousins sentenced for embezzlement, Human Rights Watch criticizes justice reform and Gabriel García Márquez reaches a million copies in China.
Brazil 19/12/11
Brazilian soldiers accused of abuses in Haiti, Brazil makes record donation for Palestine’s refugees, and a court victory for the Belo Monte dam project.
Peru 19/12/2011
Prime-minister resigns; radical changes in government; fears of militarisation of the Peruvian state
Chile 19/12/2011
Leading directors of La Polar sent to prison in fallout from economic scandal, while electoral reform moves closer to reality, and a Chilean football side are victorious in the Copa…
Paraguay 19.12.11
Protesting indigenous communities threaten to build housing in public spaces; The UN calls for a new social agreement to help fight poverty; Paulino Rojas is named head of the National…
Cuba 19/12/2011
Anti-corruption efforts indict Tecnotex execs, record number of tourists welcomed, U.S. Congress debates rescinding relaxation on travel, Castro and Chávez celebrate 17 years of friendship.
Argentina 19/12/2011
Moyano lets loose against the government, Scioli deals with some unhappy police, and a bill on newsprint stirs up (predictable) opposition.
The Caribbean 19/12/2011
Political turmoil in Guyana and Barbados, calls for more transparency over political finances in the Dominican Republic, and a Jamaican candidate discovers his doppelgänger.
Uruguay 18/12/11
Uruguay is removed from an OEDC grey list, Uruguay’s government denied access to Falklands ships while launching plan to support the youth. Judge Parker’s illustrator passed away.
Ecuador 19/12/11
Army seizes 1,100 coca plants in the bordering areas with Colombia, Ivonne Baki claims to have hit Yasuní target and Ecuadorian Leo Rojas wins talent contest in Germany.
Haiti 19/12/11
Dollar debate wages on, Minustah address allegations and Oprah visits Haiti.
Brazil 12/12/2011
Voters in Pará reject plans to divide state, Labour Minister Carlos Lupi steps down, and João Havelange resigns Olympic membership.
Cuba 12/12/2011
President Castro travels to Trinidad for Cuba-CARICOM summit, Elián González turns 18, and exiles launch fireworks off Havana in support of human rights.
The Caribbean 12/12/2011
Protesters of Haitian descent assert nationality rights in the Dominican Republic, and Jamaican ministers release conflicting statements about US involvement in security operations.
Chile 12/12/2011
Tightly fought student elections dominate the news, while the pressure and commitment to tax reform grows.
Venezuela 12/12/11
Local residents protest over death of 5 year-old abuse victim; heavy rain leaves eight dead and almost five thousand houses damaged; controversy over Nativity Scene that features Chávez in place…
The Economy last week
National Consumer Price Index rises in Brazil, the UN`s Economic Comission for Latin America reported a decrease in poverty in the region,while Dollar exchange control in Argentina suffers a setback.
Colombia 12/12/11
Protest against the FARC takes place, Timochenko calls for a humanitarian exchange and ‘La Niña’ causes grave damage aross the country.
Ecuador 12/12/11
Ecuador signs mining agreement with Kinross and Petroecuador announces its production target for 2012.