All posts tagged crisis
Colombia: Drought in Casanare leaves thousands of animals dead
Drought in Casanare leaves thousands of animals dead; UN report reveals poor state of Human Rights in Colombia; Santos announces ‘urgent measures’ for Bogota. Drought in Casanare leaves thousands of animals dead The region of Paz de Ariporo in the […]
Economy: China and Latin America increase bilateral trade by a factor of 21
China and Latin America increase trade ties by a factor of 21; IMF warns Central America of looming crises; Ministers of industry meet to discuss industrialization policy China and Latin America increase trade ties by a factor of 21 Trade between China […]
Chile: Bachelet unveils governing platform
Bachelet unveils governing platform; Matthei and Parisi feud; Health Minister fights Valparaíso sanitation crisis
Chile: Nation wins two-year seat on UN Security Council
Chile wins two-year seat on UN Security Council; Bachelet and Matthei clash over Anti-Terrorism Law; Lawyer for dictatorship-era human rights violators offers controversial deal
Argentina: Government refuses to repay its debt to vulture funds
Argentina refuses to repay its debt to vulture funds; Argentine ambassador brands Cameron ‘stupid’ Argentina refuses to repay its debt to vulture funds Despite the US Department of Justice’s decision to make Argentina pay more than a billion dollars back to […]
Panama: protests over working conditions
Death in Panama Canal site fuels protests over working conditions; Banks contemplate adopting an IMF loan. Death in Panama Canal site fuels protests over working conditions In 2007, the Panamanian citizens voted for the extension of the Panama Canal through […]
Costa Rica: Justice scandal shakes democratic institutions
Lawmakers’ vote on judicial matters creates tension in democratic institutions; Costa Rica inaugurates the biggest energy plant in Central America. Lawmakers’ vote on judicial matters creates tension in democratic institutions On November 20, the 2012 Latin American Democratic Development Index […]
Brazil: industry still shedding jobs
The Brazilian industrial sector is still in dire shape; travellers downgrade from airplanes to coaches; and cachaça producers hope to export more of the beverage.
The Caribbean 16/05/11
The Dominican Republic sees the opening of a new Interpol office and the celebration of ‘Social Security Week’, while in Puerto Rico the National Guard faces a crisis.