The Darien Gap is more than a pause in the Inter-American Highway. It divides North and South America’s problems. Panama’s military-styled border patrol SENAFRONT helps ensure that. SENAFRONT also controls a…
By Vincent Lofaso - In South America, the geopolitical prospects differ between countries. Some nations will focus on deterring criminal syndications and settle peace deals with rebel forces while others…
La isla del encanto, the island of bliss. What was originally a celebratory refrain has evolved into a sarcastically bitter reminder of all Puerto Rico has lost and continues to…
Economic crisis brings history changing implications. Each country handles insecurity, political tensions, and corruption distinctly. Survival is of mutual interest. When it comes to survivalist crisis management, Panama is a…
Guest article by Allison Lim* Opinions on the ground vary as Colombian citizens get ready to vote YES or NO on the peace agreement between the government and…
Pulsamerica in honored collaboration with UN MEXICO: On Sept. 25, 2015, countries had the opportunity to adopt a set of global targets to eradicate poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for…
Over the past few decades, countries such as the United States have become place where you get to witness diverse languages. Although, the official language of US is still English and it is…
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…
In a new legal blow to Panamanian Ex-President Ricardo Martinelli (2009-2014), the Supreme Court of Panama has approved trial for one of the country’s most controversial political cases in recent…
Folllowing years of much publicised mounting debt, rising inflation and strict austerity measures, Puerto Rico finally defaulted on a debt payment last week for the first time in its history….
Children and young people in Latin America have seen improvements in their lives over the past two two decades, but rampant violence and enduring inequality continue to be the backdrop…
Detained student protestors await hearing A group of 53 minors was detained by police on 18 September following their participation in protests outside the Mejía School in Quito. Pupils of the…
Nicolas Maduro’s authority is undermined after two close allies of the late Hugo Chavez reveal their discontent with his leadership. Venezuela: Internal conflict deepens in Chavismo Nicolas Maduro has been…
Prehistoric skeleton discovered in Mexican cave; education reform progress; International Day Against Homophobia Mexico: Prehistoric skeleton discovered in Mexican cave A human skeleton aged between 12000-13000 years old has been…
Violence followed a peaceful march by students on May 8, 2014 in Concepción, Chile. Thursday May 8 saw the first nationally-organised direct action by Chilean students for free and higher-quality…
Recent poll suggests Dilma Rousseff would win the first round of elections with 47% of the vote; More violence in anti World Cup protest Brazil: Rousseff remains the favourite for 2014…
Luchsinger-MacKay arson trial begins; Bachelet’s chosen Undersecretary of Education withdraws; Chile and Peru prepare for border meeting
Bachelet rallies transition team; Piñera administration braces for Hague decision on border dispute with Peru; Chile’s universities announce 2014 matriculation numbers
Spanish newspaper links the FMLN to drug trafficking; FMLN to launch anti-corruption plan; Public schools rush to spend 2013 budget Spanish newspaper links the FMLN to drug trafficking According to…
Presidential debate follows release of latest poll data; Government releases list of randomly-selected poll workers; Chile honours the dead on All Saints Day
Bachelet unveils governing platform; Matthei and Parisi feud; Health Minister fights Valparaíso sanitation crisis
Experts consider education proposals unviable; Irish President visits El Salvador; Extortion expands to Salvadoran football Experts consider education proposals unviable According to two renowned experts in education policy, the education…
IMF says Venezuela’s economic situation is ‘not sustainable’; FDI registers moderate increase in first half of 2013; World Bank president applauds expansion of middle class in Latin America but urges caution; World Bank…
Protests continue ahead of Brazil - Spain final; Congressman jailed for corruption; Dilma’s popularity takes a hit, according to Poll. Brazil: Protests continue with majority support As thousands continue to take to…
Teachers march for better education system; Ministry of Economy reaffirms optimistic growth for 2013; NGO provides grant to fight AIDS in El Salvador Teachers march for better education system On…