Brazil: Mensalão case to be reopened
Politicians convicted in the infamous bribery scandal are allowed to appeal; Brazil blasts US during UN opening speech; Survey reveals illiteracy is on the rise. Brazil: Mensalão case to be…
September 2013
Chile: President Piñera closes controversial prison for human rights violators Penal Cordillera
President Piñera closes controversial prison for human rights violators Penal Cordillera; The Hague sets January date for decision on Chile-Peru dispute; Civil Registry workers vote to end strike
China/Latin America: Argentina turns to China in the wake of credit downgrade
Argentina turns to China in the wake of credit downgrade; Chinese Foreign Minister meets Central American government officials; President Maduro makes it to China and signs a series of bilateral…
Cuba: Rafael Correa visits Cuba
Rafael Correa visits Cuba; Popular Cuban musician Silvio Rodriguez challenges censorship; A special free trade zone to open up in Cuba Rafael Correa visits Cuba Last Friday the president of Ecuador Rafael…
Argentina: Judge calls for Francoist torturers’ extradition
Judge calls for Francoist torturers’ extradition; Argentina and Brazil coordinate response to U.S. spying; Menem absolved of false tax declaration Judge calls for Francoist torturers’ extradition “The beginning of the end of…
Economy: Martinelli expresses optimism about FTA with Colombia despite lingering disputes
Martinelli expresses optimism about FTA with Colombia despite lingering disputes; Chinese and Venezuelan presidents meet to strengthen ties; Chile, Peru, and Uruguay named most liberal countries in region Martinelli expresses…
El Salvador: 2014 budget is approved
2014 budget is approved; National police undergoes structural changes; Gangs encourage its members to vote in the 2014 elections 2014 budget is approved According to El Salvador’s Finance Minister,…
Chile: Nation celebrates Fiestas Patrias
Nation celebrates Fiestas Patrias; Emilio Berkhoff sentenced for 2010 assault on police officer; Journalist and affordable healthcare advocate Ricarte Soto dies
China/Latin America: Venezuelan President prevented from flying through U.S. en route to China
Venezuelan President prevented from flying through U.S. en route to China; Paraguay seeks Chinese interest; Sinochem purchase of Brazilian oil fields blocked Venezuelan President prevented from flying through U.S. en…
Argentina: Standard and Poor’s downgrades country’s debt
Standard and Poor’s downgrades country’s debt; Congress approve a law against bullying; Chilean judiciary seeks extradition of Uruguayan lost in the Argentine Andes Standard and Poor’s downgrades country’s debt The notation…
Chile: Divided nation marks 40th anniversary of military coup
Divided nation marks 40th anniversary of military coup; Bachelet leads Matthei in latest poll; Civil registry workers’ strike continues
Economy: Venezuela’s continued economic struggles
Venezuelan economic situation worsens; Santos highlights benefits of trade agreements; Fernández releases positive growth numbers for Argentina Venezuelan economic situation worsens In August, Venezuelan inflation reached 3 percent, the highest monthly…
Economy: Israel looks to increase trade with Latin America
Israel looks to increase trade with Latin America; Panama’s economic growth continues but is poised to decelerate; Peruvian government addresses increase in country’s credit rating Israel looks to increase trade…
Brazil: Dilma proposes new internet laws after NSA spying
New data laws proposed amid NSA spying allegations; Vale accused of spying on social movements; Vote for mensalão case to receive appeal Brazil: Dilma proposes new internet laws after NSA spying As further…
El Salvador: Petrocaribe summit invites El Salvador as observer member
Petrocaribe summit invites El Salvador as observer member; Tourism fair targeting North American market begins; Gang extortion reaches schools Petrocaribe summit invites El Salvador as observer member The two-day XXI…
Economy: Experts warn of regional economic slowdown
Experts warn of economic slowdown in Latin America; Peru looks to increase trade with Asian nations; Venezuela and Argentina top global list of countries with highest inflation Experts warn of…
China/Latin America: Question marks grow over mystery magnate behind the Nicaragua canal
Question marks grow over mystery magnate behind the Nicaragua canal; China and Brazil committed to improving BRICS relationship; Ecuador overly reliant on Chinese money Question marks grow over mystery magnate…
Cuba: 64 year old Diana Nyad completes Cuba - Key West swim
64 year old Diana Nyad completes Cuba - Key West swim; Report reveals housing shortage in Cuba; Central Bank of Cuba loans 60 million US dollars since 2011 64 year old Diana…
El Salvador: FMLN candidate will raise taxes for social programs
FMLN candidate will raise taxes for social programs; Group of specialists set to coordinate security strategy; Central American authorities discuss border security FMLN candidate will raise taxes for social programs…
China/Latin America: Chinese copper companies compete to purchase Peruvian mine
Chinese copper companies compete to purchase Peruvian mine; Mexico hopes to resolve textile issues with China; Sino-Cuban Centre for Molecular Immunology opens in Beijing Chinese copper companies compete to purchase…