Argentine President Mauricio Macri has sent a Ministry of Defense delegation to the United States for talks regarding the installation of a US base in Ushuaia, in Tierra del Fuego; …
Hezbollah maintains concurrent connections with powerful stakeholders in Latin America. These characters are linked to money laundering and weapons, principally drug trafficking. According to a study by the US Naval War College, most Hezbollah…
While many are relieved that fascist Fujimorism will not return to the Peruvian Presidency (at least for now), it is equally crucial to analyze what newly elected President Pedro Pablo Kuczynski…
Impeachment talk still rings strong in Brazil after President Dilma Rousseff’s suspension from office on 12 May. Now, the Supreme Court of Brazil will consider opening an impeachment process against incumbent President…
At this point, you’re probably familiar with the news that 370 journalists from around the world have participated in an intensive international investigation into tax havens, culminating with the release…
A fundamental question of the role of Latin American leadership is more pivotal than ever. Highly popular ex-union leader Luiz Ignacio Lula da Silva stopped being Brazilian president in 2010. And yet Lula…
Brazilian police have raided the house and detained former President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva in the context of mega-fraud investigation involving the national oil company Petrobras, the newspaper O…
The Pulsamerica team has some exciting news - Pulsamerica’s NEW APP on Google Play! Get brief, expert analysis on what’s happening in Latin America with Pulsamerica’s App on Google Play! It’s…
Pope Francis’ recent visit to Mexico attracted millions of followers, hundreds of politicians and an opportunity to address several key themes not only vital to Mexico, but international relations. First,…
Outgoing US President Barack Obama has pledged U$S450 million toward joint-military and diplomatic initiative Plan Colombia’s new phase - a post-civil war Colombia. The decision was announced while celebrating the…
According to Transparency International’s 2015 ranking regarding the classification of a total of 168 countries by perceived corruption, Uruguay outranks Chile as the least corrupt Latin American country, with Venezuela allegedly…
Milk producers across economic-crisis gripped Uruguay have blockaded several national routes, demanding answers to the nonpayment of the Venezuelan government to whom they sold the products. In total, there were 10 roadblocks in…
The Centers for Disease Control and Disease Prevention (CDC) have issued a warning to travelers - particularly pregnant women - to avoid 14 countries and territories in the Caribbean and…
Last week, Vice President Gabriela Michetti decreed the dismissal of more than 2000 National Senate employees. Michetti argued that the governmental staff was appointed by her predecessor Amado Boudou in the…
Latin America’s largest country spent twelve hours without one of its largest phone and texting services…WhatsApp. The mobile operators in Brazil have had to restore WhatsApp Thursday in compliance with…
This Saturday, newly elected Argentine President Mauricio Macri has decided to govern “by decree” for the first 100 days in office. Leaders from all national political spectrums are beginning to question…
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has described OAS Secretary General Luis Almagro as “Mr. Trash” for condemning the controversial death of an opponent earlier this week. The name calling follows Almagro’s publically expressed concern about the…
If conservative multi-millionaire Mauricio Macri (56 years) is confirmed after 100% of the votes are counted, it will be the first time a right-wing leader has comes to power through…
Analysts expect tonight’s Argentine presidential electoral debate’s ratings to equal an Argentina-Brazil World Cup game. The stars: opposition candidate Mauricio Macri of the right-wing Cambiemos party and Daniel Scioli…
The Colombian Supreme Court has been investigating whether former President Alvaro Uribe stands responsible for an infamous massacre known as El Aro. The crime was committed by paramilitaries who believed the…