OP-ED: MEXICO: Open Obscenity of Nota Roja
Eight days into my university exchange in Mexico City, I caught a direct glimpse into Mexican activism. The turnstiles at Etiopia station were blockaded by a small group protesting the…
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MEXICO: SECURITY: Femicides and their Increasing Normalization
On September 8, 19-year old Mara Castilla was reported missing after getting in a car using the ride-sharing app Cabify. A week later, her corpse was found. Authorities determined the…
MEXICO: 2018 Presidential Elections: The State of the Race
Less than one year from the 2018 election, electoral polls have pointed out that Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador, a former Mayor of Mexico City, two-time Presidential candidate and current leader…
SECURITY: ARGENTINA: A New Narco Hub
In a nutshell, Mexican and Colombian drug cartels may occupy a narco-spotlight for the United States and Europe, yet are by no means alone. Investigative journalists Virginia Messi and Juan Manuel…
SECURITY: BRAZIL: São Paulo Police has been Secretly Monitoring Protesters
(Cross-posted from plus 55) - A report from website Ponte Jornalismo revealed that the Military Police of São Paulo have been monitoring individuals who participate in protests. Policemen have the…
MEDIA: Queen of the South vs. La Reina Del Sur
(Cross-Posted article by Jim McLennan from Girls with Guns) - “She’s a woman in enemy territory. All women are in enemy territory for centuries, but in this case, this is…
MEXICO: Thousands Call for President’s Immediate Resignation
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…
EDITOR’S NOTES: Rio After the 2016 Rio Olympics
The State of Rio de Janeiro is hosting more than just the Olympics. It also hosts a tangible portion of Brazil’s unemployed. In fact, disproportionate benefits for multinationals are leaving Brazil’s…
PERU: Decoding President PPK - Past, Present & Keiko Fujimori
While many are relieved that fascist Fujimorism will not return to the Peruvian Presidency (at least for now), it is equally crucial to analyze what newly elected President Pedro Pablo Kuczynski…
MEXICO: The Pope Francis Effect
Pope Francis’ recent visit to Mexico attracted millions of followers, hundreds of politicians and an opportunity to address several key themes not only vital to Mexico, but international relations. First,…
VENEZUELA: Maduro Calls OAS Leader “Mr. Trash” For Condemning Opponent’s Death
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has described OAS Secretary General Luis Almagro as “Mr. Trash” for condemning the controversial death of an opponent earlier this week. The name calling follows Almagro’s publically expressed concern about the…
Honduras: Central Bank says economy will grow 3-3.5% in 2015
Central Bank says economy will grow 3-3.5% in 2015; Honduras seeks to learn from Nicaragua’s security policy; Journalists remain in significant danger Central Bank says the economy will grow 3-3.5%…
Honduras: San Pedro Sula is once again the most violent city in the world
San Pedro Sula is once again the most violent city in the world; Honduran kingpin hands himself in to US authorities; Migrants are allowed to open bank accounts in New…
Honduras: UN Secretary General worries about violence in Central America
UN Secretary General worries about violence in Central America; Honduras and the US hold bilateral talks on security; Government spending for 2014 reached $105bn UN Secretary General worries about violence…
Honduras: Homicides have dropped in the past year
Homicides have dropped in the past year; Colombia and Honduras sign cooperation agreement; Honduran immigrants are rescued in Mexico Homicides have dropped in the past year In an article by…
El Salvador: Cacao sector will receive heavy investment
Cacao sector will receive heavy investment; Prisoners receive work training; Politicians support Giuliani’s anti-crime proposals Cacao sector will receive heavy investment A new project launched in conjunction with the United States Agency of…
Economy: hope and despair for latin america’s young
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…
Venezuela: Maduro promises police reform
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro plans a radical shake-up of his police forces, as he declares ‘inside mafia groups’ of the national police force were culpable in the murder of legislator…
Venezuela: Monica Spear killers jailed
Almost nine months after the murder of Venezuelan model Monica Spear and her husband, Thomas Berry, three men are sentenced to over 20 years in prison. A judge in Venezuela…
Guatemala: Climate change is taking a toll on Northern Triangle
Climate change is taking a toll on Northern Triangle; Annual business sector gathering will centre on insecurity; Spain and Guatemala plan to refocus bilateral security cooperation Climate change is taking…
Chile: Students march, children fight
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…
Colombia: Santos ignores IACHR recommendations and dismisses mayor of Bogota
Santos ignores IACHR recommendations and dismisses mayor of Bogota; Human Rights Watch report sheds light on ‘crisis in Buenaventura’; Jorge Franco wins the Alfaguara Prize 2014. Santos ignores IACHR recommendations…
Chile: Piñera and Maduro clash
Piñera and Maduro clash; Bachelet designates Chief of Staff; Chilean among newly ordained Cardinals
Chile: Chile still at odds with Peru over small land triangle
Chile still at odds with Peru over small land triangle; Chile responds to violence in Venezuela; Piñera and Bachelet prepare transition meetings
Chile: Divided nation marks 40th anniversary of military coup
Divided nation marks 40th anniversary of military coup; Bachelet leads Matthei in latest poll; Civil registry workers’ strike continues