Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez says he is recovering from his battle with cancer, and that he will win the country’s presidential elections next year. Mr. Chavez said Wednesday he has “largely recovered” from the disease, beating his chest and stomach to demonstrate his health during televised interviews. However, Mr. Chavez said he will soon undergo […]
Chavez Says “Largely Recovered” From Cancer
Posted July 28th, 2011 at 12:25 am (UTC-5)
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Bodies Found in Hidden Grave in Mexico
Posted July 27th, 2011 at 8:40 pm (UTC-5)
Authorities in Mexico say at least 15 bodies have been found in a hidden grave in the northern part of the country. Officials Wednesday said the grave is located in a town near the industrial city of Monterrey, which is the capital of the state of Nuevo Leon. Monterrey has been the scene of deadly […]
Peru’s Humala Prepares to Take Power
Posted July 27th, 2011 at 5:25 pm (UTC-5)
Peruvian President-elect Ollanta Humala takes office Thursday, succeeding outgoing President Alan Garcia. Mr. Humala was elected this past June in a runoff, defeating Keiko Fujimori, the daughter of imprisoned former President Alberto Fujimori. Much of the campaign focused on continuing Peru’s rapid economic growth of recent years, while ensuring that the poor also see some […]
Peru’s Humala Prepares to Take Power
Posted July 27th, 2011 at 3:10 pm (UTC-5)
Peruvian President-elect Ollanta Humala takes office Thursday, succeeding outgoing President Alan Garcia. Mr. Humala was elected this past June in a runoff, defeating Keiko Fujimori, the daughter of imprisoned former president Alberto Fujimori. Much of the campaign focused on continuing Peru’s rapid economic growth of recent years, while ensuring that the poor also see some […]
Washington Wrangles Over Debt As Deadline Grows Near
Posted July 27th, 2011 at 9:30 am (UTC-5)
U.S. President Barack Obama, his Democratic party allies in Congress and opposition Republicans are still haggling over competing plans to raise the government borrowing limit as an August 2 deadline draws closer. Without an agreement, Washington could default on some of its obligations. Uncertainty caused by the bitter partisan debate and the lack of apparent […]
Volcanic Ash Stops Flights in Argentina and Uruguay
Posted July 27th, 2011 at 6:50 am (UTC-5)
Ash from Chile’s Puyehue volcano grounded flights until at least Wednesday at airports in the capitals of Uruguay and Argentina. Located in the Andes Mountains, the Puyehue volcano has been causing air travel nightmares since early June. The volcanic eruption has taken a toll on local economies. Airline analyst Helane Becker reported worldwide airline industry […]
Mexican Prison Riot Leaves 17 Dead
Posted July 27th, 2011 at 2:40 am (UTC-5)
Mexican authorities say 17 people were killed and two others wounded during a prison riot in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico. Police said Tuesdy gunshots could be heard coming from inside the Cereso prison. The Norte newspaper reported that some of the prisoners may have been dressed as prison guards. Meanwhile, the mayor of Ciudad Juarez, Hector […]
Obama Chief of Staff: US Will Not Default
Posted July 27th, 2011 at 12:20 am (UTC-5)
The White House and House Republicans clashed Tuesday over differing plans to raise the U.S. debt ceiling one week before the August 2 deadline. Republican leaders Tuesday postponed a House vote on their plan until at least Thursday after it was discovered the bill did not include the level of budget cuts it promised. The […]
US Congressman Arrested in Immigration Policy Protest
Posted July 26th, 2011 at 11:25 pm (UTC-5)
Democratic U.S. Congressman Luis Gutierrez was arrested Tuesday in front of the White House while protesting U.S. immigration policies. A spokesman for the congressman said Representative Gutierrez and several others sat on the sidewalk near the White House and refused to leave when directed by police. U.S. Park Police charged the congressman with disobeying an […]
Former Colombian Minister Jailed in Corruption Case
Posted July 26th, 2011 at 8:50 pm (UTC-5)
Former Colombian agriculture minister Andres Felipe Arias has been jailed in a corruption case involving farm subsidies. A judge Tuesday ordered the arrest of the 38-year-old Arias, who is accused of allowing the subsidies intended for small farmers to be diverted to wealthy businesses. Arias, who served under ex-President Alvaro Uribe, has been sent to […]
