2.28.2007
Wednesday's News
Fidel Castro appeared on Hugo Chavez’s nightly radio show. New York Times, BBC
Three French nationals who ran a non-profit organization in Rio were murdered on the orders of another employee who was embezzling money from the organization. AP
Norman Bailey, recently appointed as mission manager on Cuba and Venezuela, is to be relieved from his new post by new Director of National Intelligence Mike McConnell. Miami Herald
Roberto Ortega, formerly head of
2.27.2007
Tuesday's News
Msgr. Fernando Lugo has emerged as a viable alternative to the Colorado Party in
Guatemalan president Oscar Berger asserted that the killing of four arrested police officers were motivated by corruption. Miami Herald, LA Times
The head of the prison as well as 21 employees were arrested in connection with the murders. BBC
Speaking from jail, former DAS employee Rafael García asserts that he was under orders from former head Jorge Noguera to cooperate with paramilitaries. El Nuevo Herald
Hugo Chavez ordered by decree the takeover of foreign oil companies operating in
2.26.2007
Monday's News
Mary O’Grady argues that the first year of CAFTA has been a success. Wall Street Journal
Four Guatemalan policemen who were arrested for the murders of three Salvadoran deputies were killed in a prison riot outside of
Venezuelan arms spending has grown to more than $4 billion over the last two years, outpacing countries such as
The Venezuelan government is launching the “Bond of the South” which is designed to ease inflationary pressure in the country. Financial Times
External aid has arrived to Bolivia, which is suffering its worst floods in 25 years. BBC
2.23.2007
Friday's News
Venezulean aid towards Bolivia has paralleled the close relationship between Hugo Chavez and Evo Morales. New York Times
Marcela Sanchez asks, is Latin America the ‘
Jorge Noguera, head of
Reporters from the Chicago Tribune, El Universal, and the BBC were ordered to leave
Rigoberta Menchu’s run for president in
2.22.2007
Thursday's News
Three Salvadoran members of the Central American Parliament, along with their driver, were killed outside of
The ongoing investigations into ties between military officers and paramilitaries in
The Costa Rican government asserts that
2.13.2007
Tuesday's News
Rigoberta Menchu has announced the formation of an indigenous political movement to seek the presidency of
OAS Secretary General Jose Miguel Insulza said that the OAS would be open to initiating a dialogue with
On the fourth anniversary of the crash and kidnapping of three
A scaled-down version of a 2006 drug bill will be presented for legislative approval in
The Venezuelan government has moved forward and purchased 28.5 percent of the telecommunications company CANTV. BBC
The UNDP-financed Libres de Armas program has reduced violence in the Salvadoran city of
2.12.2007
Monday's News
The Bush administration’s efforts to engage Latin America are being seen as a response to Hugo Chavez’s influence in the region. LA Times
Andres Oppenheimer asks whether President Bush’s upcoming visit to
Mexico looks to develop its trading relationship with China as a means to overcome dependence on the
As cooperation on interdiction matters with the
Mary O’Grady comments on alleged bribes paid to former Haitian president Jean Bertrand Aristide by
2.09.2007
Friday's News
The Colombian constitutional court has ruled that same-sex couples should be accorded the same inheritance rights as heterosexual couples. Boston Globe
The trial of former FARC rebel alias Sonia awaits a jury’s decision in
Rising inflation in Mexico has raised concerns as prices have increased for tortillas and other staples. LA Times
Raul Castro says that Fidel’s health is improving. AP
Former bishop Fernando Lugo has emerged as a compelling presidential candidate in
Granma published an advertisement warning Cubans of fines for illegal satellite dishes, after US-funded TV Marti began to be broadcasted from
The Venezuelan government has fired its drug czar amidst allegations of links to the drug trade and an increase in drug trafficking through the country. Miami Herald
Despite progress by president Raul Preval and the UN,
Marcela Sanchez comments on the evolution of the US-Mexico relationship since the beginning of Mexican president Felipe Calderon’s term. Washington Post
2.08.2007
Thursday's News
The US and
Yolanda Izquierdo, an activist who had recently testified in the trial of Salvatore Mancuso, was killed despite her seeking protection from
Two soldiers of the Cuban army were allegedly killed December 20 by two conscripts who were aiding in the escape of dissident prisoners. Miami Herald
An AP-Ipsos poll of 1,000 Americans indicates that a majority of Americans have an unfavorable opinion of Fidel Castro, yet a majority also is in favor of reestablishing a diplomatic relationship with
The proposed re-opening of a uranium mine in the Argentine
The presence of militias in
Abe Lowenthal affirms that US negligence of Latin America is a chronic, not temporary condition. With that as a basis, he offers seven suggestions for improvement in US-Latin American relations. Miami Herald
Andres Oppenheimer asks the authors of the UN report on climate change what specific effect global warming will have on the
2.07.2007
Wednesday's News
Seven Mexicans were killed in two simultaneous attacks in police stations near
The foreign minister of
Thousands of miners descended upon La Paz protesting Bolivian president Evo Morales’ increasing of mining taxes. AP
A class-action antitrust lawsuit has been filed against Citgo, a subsidiary of PDVSA, which accuses the company of price-fixing through
President Lula of
The
2.06.2007
Tuesday's News
The dispute over the construction of a pulp mill on the Uruguay River thus far has cost the Uruguayan government over $800 million. The dispute further questions the legitimacy and effectiveness of Mercosur. Financial Times
The Bush administration’s 2008 budget proposal was unveiled with a slight overall increase in aid towards
Ecuadorian president Rafael Correa rejects the presence of a US military base in Manta, as the 2008 proposed
Two Cuban political prisoners were released from jail. Miami Herald
Despite being ideological bookends,
2.05.2007
Monday's News
The United States is planning a strategic partnership with Brazil over the production of ethanol. Miami Herald
A speechwriter for Bolivian president Evo Morales is wanted under terrorism charges in
Mary O’Grady laments the transformation of Venezuela under the presidency of Hugo Chavez, especially Chavez’s recent move to nationalize privately owned electricity company EDC. Wall Street Journal
Andres Oppenheimer says that there are more “elected dictators” on the way in the mold of Chavez. Miami Herald
Venezuelans celebrated the fifteenth anniversary of Hugo Chavez’s failed coup attempt against former president Carlos Andres Perez. AP
Two weekend fires in the Chilean cities of
2.01.2007
Wednesday's News
Certain members of Raul Castro’s inner circle, such as vice president Carlos Lage and minister of communications Ramiro Valdes, have acquired more influence since the transfer of power from Fidel to Raul. Miami Herald
Fidel Castro is seen in new videos meeting with Hugo Chavez. Miami Herald