(Cross-Posted by Vincent Lofaso from the Council on Hemispheric Affairs / COHA) - On November 25, 2016, the fiery Cuban revolutionary who perpetrated massive violations of human rights and his ability…
All eyes are on Paris as the nations of the world meet to negotiate a global deal to curb carbon emissions and prevent runaway climate change. What do Latin American…
The Organization of the American States’ newly appointed Secretary General - former Uruguayan Foreign Minister Luis Almagro - has led the OAS 45th General Assembly in Washington D.C. The theme…
The absence of Latin America’s leftist governments at the recent Ibero-American summit highlights the region’s divide, but it is primarily a question of politics rather than one of economics. Lined…
Municipal debt for 2013 rises significantly; Electoral authorities will oversee private donations to political parties; President Funes’ approval rate remains among the highest in the region Municipal debt for 2013…
Report finds Venezuelan money in Salvadoran election; First half of 2013 sees slight uptick in remittances; FMLN candidate tours the US again Venezuela allegedly finances FMLN campaign According to Spanish…
Brazilian stimulus has mixed effects; Maduro proposes greater integration among Latin America’s trade organisations; Mexican economic activity grew by 3.2 percent in January; Ecuador introduces plan to increase FDI Brazilian…
Cubans hold their breath over Chávez’ reelection; Carromero goes to trail amid controversy; Cuba addresses the UNGA.
The political, economic, and ideological ties between La Paz and Caracas have been extremely close in the age of Bolivarian socialism; without Chávez, Morales’s government will likely continue along the…
USAID documents show plans to circumvent internet censorship; Cuba recalls ambassador from Paraguay; Namibia donates 146 animals to Cuba’s National Zoo.
Assassination attempt on Guatemalan human rights leader; US pulls plug on US$3m in foreign aid to Nicaragua; Costa Rica and Colombia FTA in the making.
Mexican President Felipe Calderón visits promising renewed ties, Cuba dominates Summit of the Americas debate, and government promises migratory reform.
The country prepares for the Pope, the Culture Minister steps down, and Santos visits with news of Cuba’s Summit of the Americas fate.
CIDOB evaluates agreements with government; two journalists killed in El Alto; Cuba excluded from Summit of the Americas.
Colombia to decide on Cuba’s Summit invitation, Chávez’s ill health worries Cubans, Spain asks for democratic reforms, and dissidents mark controversial anniversary.
Cuba marks 50th anniversary of the US trade embargo, welcomes the Colombian Foreign Minister ahead of Summit of the Americas debate, and receives praise from ECLAC.
Cuba celebrates 58th anniversary of attack on Moncada barracks as preparations for parliamentary session begin and ban on selling energy guzzling products is lifted.
ALBA Culture Ministers meet in Santa Cruz; a newly-installed mural by late artist Manuel Rendón Seminario unveiled in Guayaquil.