El Salvador: Government recognizes role in gang truce
Government recognizes role in gang truce; New study shows cost of tax evasion; War veterans demand pension payments Government recognizes role in gang truce For the first time since the…
April 2013
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…
Chile: Police hunt cult leader accused of burning baby
Police Hunt Cult leader accused of burning baby; social and environmental groups mark earth day with water rights demonstration; President appoints Carolina Schmidt to replace impeached Education Minister
Brazil: 70 years after consolidation of Labour Laws, 18 million remain informal
18 million Brazilians remain informal workers; Brazil invests in enhancing life of prisoners; Brazilian student wins competition to go to space 70 years after consolidation of Labour Laws, 18 million…
Brazil: Afro-Brazilian history and culture still ignored in schools
Public hearing accuses government of not doing enough to advance ethno-racial education law; São Paulo to change streets named after military leaders; Lula to serve as a columnist for the New York Times Afro-Brazilian history &…
Venezuela: Capriles to contest election results in the Supreme Court
Capriles will contest election results in the Supreme Court; government cracks down on opposition supporters; and Maduro retains half of Chávez’s Cabinet
Mexico Society and Culture 29/4/13: A reading initiative travels through Mexico
A reading initiative celebrating literary classics travels through Mexico; Fight in a San Luis Potosí prison; Elba Esther Gordillo transferred to private hospital
Argentina: Interview with Economy Minister goes viral
Interview about inflation with Argentina’s Economy Minister goes viral; Ralph Lauren Agrees to Pay fine in Bribery Case; Argentine Plaza de Mayo activist lobby Pope Francis Interview with Argentina’s Economy…
Human Rights: Brazil ignores deadline to protect endangered indigenous tribe
Brazil ignored plight of endangered indigenous tribe; UN reports on indigenous human rights in Central America; Colombia postpones marriage equity bill
Indigenous issues: Mexico’s bicycle culture on the rise
Bicycle culture on the rise among the Wixárika People in Mexico; Judge suspends trial of ex-dictator in Guatemala; Indigenous man in Colombia will ‘have a go’ at the next presidential…
Economy: Merkel and Correa express support for Ecuador-EU trade agreement
Merkel and Correa advocate increased Ecuador-EU trade relations; Chile and Panama named Latin America’s most competitive economies; Mexico and Peru look to increase commercial ties Merkel and Correa advocate increased Ecuador-EU trade…
Arts: Buenos Aires Book Fair launches
Buenos Aires Book Fair launches; Brazilian and Argentine writers shortlisted for Best Translated Book Award; Contemporary Art exhibition in Rio de Janeiro’s favelas; International Illustrators Conference in Bogotá Latin America’s…
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…
El Salvador: President Funes meets President Obama in Washington D.C.
President Funes meets President Obama in Washington D.C.; Over 2.8 million firearms estimated in Central America; FMLN moves closer to business sector El Salvador: President Funes meets President Obama in…
Chile: Education Minister Beyer impeached
Education Minister Beyer impeached; Police use of paintball guns under fire; Aguas Andinas to compensate clients
Brazil: policemen sentenced for Carandiru massacre, 20 years later
23 policemen sentenced to 156 years in prison; project accepted for new base in Antarctica; 10-year-old shows book at The London Book Fair Policemen are sentenced for Carandiru massacre, 20…
Venezuela: Maduro is sworn in as new President
Maduro is sworn in as new President; CNE agrees to audit 46% of the votes; and post-electoral clashes heighten political tension
Mexico Society and Culture 22/4/13: New album created featuring the writing of Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz
New album created featuring the writing of Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz; Elba Esther Gordillo’s lawyer speaks on the state of her health; Sergio Pitol receives the ‘Clavis Palafoxianum’
Mexican Politics and Economy: Chaos in Michoacán amid security protests
Chaos in Michoacán amid protests about security; the cost of basic foods to rise by up to 20%; Mexican killed in fertiliser plant explosion in Texas.
Argentina: Thousands of protesters rally against government
Thousands of Argentinians protest against government; Argentina’s debt offer rejected by remaining creditors; Argentine President visits Chavez’s tomb in Venezuela Thousands of Argentinians rally against government On Thursday 18 April,…
Indigenous Issues: Peru to conduct a National Census of Indigenous People
Peru to conduct a National Census of Indigenous People; 104 indigenous people died and more than 12,000 were displaced in Colombia in 2012; Mining project halted after causing environmental damage in Chile…
Economy: Paraguay projected to grow by 13 percent in 2013
Paraguayan Central Bank elevates prediction for 2013 growth; Ecuador named one of the three most equal nations in Latin America; Latin America could grow by 6 percent with structural reforms; Colombian government announces…
Human Rights: ‘The Cure’ promotes human rights on Latin American tour
‘The Cure’ promotes human rights during Latin American tour; psychological help for human rights defenders in Mexico; Uruguay legalises gay marriage
Arts: Amazonian women in photographs
Photography exhibition examines the lifestyles Amazonian women; Bogotá book fair launches; Huidobro inspires illustrated children’s book; Lima’s Municipal Ballet celebrates 30 years with a performance of Don Quijote; Sebastião Salgado’s Genesis opens…
China/Latin America: Maduro’s win cements Venezuelan relationship with China
Maduro’s win cements Venezuelan relationship with China; Dominican Republic courts China despite Taiwan links; Costa Rica promotes tourism at Chinese fair