Thousands of protesters used the Mexican Independence Day (September 16th) celebrations in the capital as an opportunity to show their deep felt resentment towards President, Enrique Peña Nieto and his…
The mayor of the Colombian Caribbean city at the heart of the controversial plaque unveiled by Prince Charles last week, has stated that he wants to see the memorial removed….
Agreement on victims’ rights reached in Havana peace talks; Presidential debate ahead of next week’s elections; Border with Venezuela closed due to smuggler protests Agreement on victims’ rights reached in…
Semana Santa processions take place all over Ecuador; YASunidos protest against transfer of signatures; Ecuador and Costa Rica reach an agreement on maritime divisions Semana Santa processions Semana Santa processions…
Officials declare State of Emergency in Valparaíso; March of the Sick calls for help with medical expenses; Drought leaves tens of thousands reliant on government water shipments
There’s rich, there’s chemistry-teacher-turned-drug-dealer rich, and just below that, there’s sports star rich. The national team’s great hope, twenty-two year old Neymar Júnior, earns 7,000,000 euros a year, which…
Bachelet proposes Ministry of Women and Gender Equality; New law creates permanent March ‘bonus’; Protests mark ‘Day of the Young Combatant’
Bachelet prepares for second presidential term.
Congress debates 2014 budget; Matthei and Bachelet unveil new slogans ahead of run-off election; Former intelligence agents charged with 1974 kidnappping
Bachelet absent from first presidential debate; Chileans mark ‘Day of Encounter Between Two Worlds’; Chilean drug dealer found murdered in Mendoza, Argentina
New data laws proposed amid NSA spying allegations; Vale accused of spying on social movements; Vote for mensalão case to receive appeal Brazil: Dilma proposes new internet laws after NSA spying As further…
Dilma Rousseff’s support continues to be tested amidst socail unrest; Workers mobilise in 17 states across the country; Government concerned over reports of US surveillance. Brazil: Rousseff continues to face criticism As…
Advocates call for decriminalization of therapeutic abortion; Workers and students unite in massive protest; La Tirana festival continues despite H1N1 outbreak
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…
Presidential debate season begins; President Piñera submits social welfare bills, subsidies; 110,000 demonstrate for education reform
Supreme Court orders Banco Estado to pay customers US$12m; Students march for education reform; Félix de Vicente named Economics Minister
President Obama visits Mexico to talk trade and security; Sonora becomes first Mexican state to ban bullfighting; dozens of youth protest Carlos Slim’s visit to Peru.
Striking teachers set fire to political offices in Guerrero; indigenous Mexicans say no to genetically-modified corn at a conference in Oaxaca; US politicians expresses ‘deep concern’ over human rights violations in…
Government backs bill that makes it difficult for new parties; ‘Indigenous April’ brings land reform to the agenda; FHC calls on Serra to remain loyal to the PSDB New law could…
Education Minister Beyer impeached; Police use of paintball guns under fire; Aguas Andinas to compensate clients
150,000 join first organized education protest of 2013; Bachelet receives official party nomination; World Health Organization places Chile in top 10 most obese nations
Demonstrations held in protest of re-election of former President of the Senate; President Rousseff increases government spending to boost housing; Carnival begins with an increase in police presence. Brazil: Over…
Mexican farmers resist introduction of genetically-modified corn; Peña Nieto launches the ‘National Crusade against Hunger’; anti-mining activists from across Mesoamerica join together in resistance.
Deputies protest at opening of 2013 legislative session; Prime minister holds press conference in USA; UN urges Haitian government to hold delayed elections; US pastor pleads guilty to sexual abuse…
Former President is accused by defendant in corruption case; Dilma Rousseff seeks to strengthen ties with the BRICS in 2013; Indigenous group resist eviction in Rio de Janeiro. Brazil: Lula to be…