Successful illicit narcotics trafficking networks in source and transit from Latin American and Caribbean countries involve significant political factors. Latin America and the Caribbean are infamously rife with narco trafficking…
By W. Alex Sánchez and Brittney Figueroa; originally published on International Policy Digest - Venezuela’s political and economic meltdown continues while President Nicolas Maduro’s priority is to remain in power. Meanwhile,…
What does the Venezuelan crisis and Mexican Singer Juan Gabriel’s death have in common? Or one could approach the same big-picture question another way: Many cultured book worms enjoy when the same…
The US oil company Exxon Mobil’s has discovered oil in Guyanan territory claimed by Venezuela. The finding is part of a Stabroek Block field exploration, located approximately 200 kilometers (120 miles)…
Music is fundamental to passion and culture. In Venezuela, passion and culture have also amounted to revolution. But Chávez-supporters (aka ‘Bolivarians’) are not the only ones rallying nationalism and certainly…
Waorani tribesmen detained after attack on oil facility; 2014 bumper year for tourism in Ecuador; Cameras to watch over Quito’s drivers Waorani tribesmen detained after attack on oil facility On…
The investigation into the Petrobras corruption scandal might sink President Rousseff’s second term before it has scarcely begun. In Brazil only “prostitutes, blacks and the poor” are ever arrested. So…
Violent crime besieges Honduran youth; Doing business in Honduras has become more difficult; Oil prices are set to fall Violent crime besieges Honduran youth Despite a slight decrease in homicides,…
Venezuela’s economic difficulties deepen as its dependence on its oil industry leaves it vulnerable to the recent collapse in prices The rug is being yanked out from underneath Venezuelan President…
Judge sentences the Mejía College 60; Amazon may see increase in income from oil industry; Date set for inauguration of new Unasur headquarters Sentencing of the Mejía College 60 On…
Many Latin American countries are rightly lauded for their role in pushing for global action against climate change; several leading economies continue to be based around production of oil, coal…
Colombia is to allow companies to explore for shale gas and oil; government insists it has drawn up an appropriate regulatory framework; critics point to apparent risks associated with fracking…
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Ecuadorean state oil company overseeing Yasuní oil extraction accused of major oil spill elsewhere in Amazon; Correa government continues to campaign against Chevron while pursuing development of Yasuní-ITT oil fields;…
Journalists celebrate World Press Freedom Day for first time; Calle 13 group join campaign against Chevron; President orders US military personnel to leave World Press Freedom Day Ecuadorian journalists celebrated…
99% of local election results analysed by the CNE; Alejandra Argudo crowned as Miss Ecuador; President Rafael Correa challenges Yasuní campaigners. . 99% of election results have been tallied Yesterday…
China/Latin America: China to become Latin America’s second largest trading partner by 2016; Sino-Brazilian satellite launch fails; Venezuela receives $5bn loan from China China to become Latin America’s second largest trading…
Petrobras sell off Peruvian subsidiary to Chinese oil company; More than 800 businesses to attend the annual China-Latin America Business Summit; China has been the leading textile exporter to Mexico…
Killing of Amarildo de Souza highlights police violence; Brazil & Germany draft UN bid to end excessive surveillance Brazil: UPP torture scandal brings pacification programme into question The torture and killing…
Dozens arrested in São Paulo as demonstrations turn violent; More doctors programme begins operations; Consortium wins deep water oilfield auction Brazil: More protests end in violence in São Paulo São…
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…
Chevron and Argentina’s YPF sign $1.24 billion Vaca Muerta shale deal More than a year after Argentina expropriated the Spanish oil company Repsol from its Argentine subsidiary, Cristina Fernández de Kirchner’s government…
Argentina guarantees reproductive assistance to homosexual and heterosexual couples; Ecuadorian oil spill threatens Peruvian communities; Dominican Republic to help register Haitians Argentina approves assisted fertilisation treatment to both heterosexual and…
OAS backs Argentina’s Falkland / Malvinas claim; Argentina’s Supreme Court revokes a freeze on assets of Chevron; Argentina nationalises Brazilian rail-routes OAS backs Argentina’s Malvinas claim against the UK On…
Ecuador plans to sell off Amazon rainforest land to Chinese oil companies; Peru and Chile promote Pacific Alliance ties with China; Peru could become recipient of the most Chinese investment…
India and Colombia provide model for increased trade between Asia and Latin America; Latin America could grow by 6 percent if structural reforms are implemented; Maduro to introduce complementary currency…