Latin America

A Federal Judge Ordered Former Argentina President Cristina Fernández to Testify on Alleged Corruption

Fernández, who was called to testify on August 13, is currently a senator, which grants her immunity from prosecution

  • Aug 2, 2018
  • 2:35 PM

Federal Control Board Overseeing Puerto Rico’s Finances Predicts ‘Tepid’ Economic Growth

Chairman José Carrión said the board has made progress on its objectives of achieving fiscal balance and resolving the debt crisis, but the report criticizes Puerto Rico’s government for refusing to eliminate labor protections.

  • Aug 1, 2018
  • 2:00 PM

Mexico’s Murder Rate Surpasses Peak Levels of 2011

The new data breaks the record for the highest number of murders since comparable records began being kept in 1997.

  • Jul 31, 2018
  • 2:51 PM

The White House Addressed the Crisis in Nicaragua: Here Is What It Said

“The United States strongly condemns the ongoing violence… and human rights abuses committed by the Ortega regime in response to protests.”

  • Jul 30, 2018
  • 4:07 PM

In Nicaragua, Peaceful and Massive Opposing Marches Took to the Streets on Saturday

There have been complaints for weeks that anti-government protesters were being turned away from public medical facilities.

  • Jul 30, 2018
  • 2:14 PM

Trump Administration Failed to Reunite All Separated Migrant Children Before Court Deadline

711 children remain in federal custody and have been deemed “ineligible” for reunification.

  • Jul 27, 2018
  • 12:32 PM

Watchdog Group Says Killings of Environmental Activists Rose Worldwide With Spikes in Mexico and Brazil

The group linked the spike in Mexico to organized crime and a generalized climate of impunity.

  • Jul 26, 2018
  • 1:37 PM

Former Colombian President Álvaro Uribe Quits Senate Amid Criminal Investigation

Colombia’s Supreme Court ordered him to testify on a case against him for alleged witness tampering.

  • Jul 25, 2018
  • 1:43 PM

Argentina President Announces Controversial Military Participation in Internal Security

The role and size of the military had been limited since the return to democracy after the dictatorship of 1976 to 1983.

  • Jul 24, 2018
  • 1:44 PM

Cuba Presents Draft for New Constitution That Eliminates References to Communism

The National Assembly is expected to pass the new constitution in the coming days.

  • Jul 23, 2018
  • 1:56 PM

Bloody Uprising in Nicaragua Could Trigger the Next Central American Refugee Crisis

This violence may prompt many Nicaraguans to start fleeing their country soon, too.

  • Jul 23, 2018
  • 11:04 AM

Crisis in Peru’s Legal System Deepens

The head of Peru’s judicial branch, Judge Duberlí Rodríguez, resigned yesterday in the wake of the corruption scandal.

  • Jul 20, 2018
  • 2:51 PM

Getting by in Venezuela: Chronicles of Survival and Hope

Venezuelanalysis goes to the street to hear the voices, struggles and hopes of regular Venezuelans in times of economic crisis.

  • Jul 19, 2018
  • 3:54 PM

Puerto Rico Names Third Power Company CEO in a Week

Last week there was a controversy when CEO Walter Higgins, who was supposed to be making a $450,000 salary plus bonus, resigned.

  • Jul 19, 2018
  • 1:25 PM

Guatemala’s History of Genocide Hurts Mayan Communities to This Day

July 18 marks 36 years since the Plan de Sánchez massacre. he search for justice Tfor the genocide’s victims continues.

  • Jul 18, 2018
  • 6:09 PM

Nicaraguan Government Takes Back Rebel City of Masaya by Force

Bombs rained for hours on the indigenous neighborhood of Monimbó.

  • Jul 18, 2018
  • 1:44 PM

Colombian Former Rebel Rejects Congress Seat to Protest Unfulfilled Peace Process

In a letter made public yesterday, Iván Márquez said Colombian and U.S. authorities of had staged a “judicial set-up” against imprisoned FARC leader Jesús Santrich.

  • Jul 17, 2018
  • 12:13 PM

Turmoil Continues in Nicaragua: Up to 12 Died Over the Weekend

After a day of national strike, police forces tried to vacate the National Autonomous University of Nicaragua, which has been occupied by students during two months of protests.

  • Jul 16, 2018
  • 12:33 PM

Brazil’s Lula Is Acquitted of One of Seven Remaining Corruption Charges

The prosecutors’ office finally asked the judge to acquit Lula of obstruction of justice as the witnesses against him weren’t sufficiently credible.

  • Jul 13, 2018
  • 11:52 AM

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