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
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.
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.
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.”
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
This Latino USA Podcast Offers Best Explanation of Root Causes and Crisis in Nicaragua
Brilliant audio journalism in action.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Nicaraguan Government Takes Back Rebel City of Masaya by Force
Bombs rained for hours on the indigenous neighborhood of Monimbó.
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.
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.
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.

