All Americas
- Honduran police cleanup law may be unconstitutionalA branch of the Honduran Supreme Court deemed the law unconstitutional because it removes police officers' rights to due process. Next, the entire Supreme Court must convene to issue an opinion.
A US-Mexico policy duet?Mexico's President-elect Pe帽a Nieto and Obama met yesterday and sang the same tune on many bilateral agenda items. Can their common goals survive their respective political systems?
'Death evictions'? Guatemala's violence takes an unusual tollGuatemala has one of the world's highest murder rates.聽The two largest public cemeteries in Guatemala City are so cramped that relatives must pay rent on tombs 鈥� or risk family members' 'eviction.'
Can Mexico's President-elect Pe帽a Nieto and Obama set a new tone?Pe帽a Nieto travels to Washington today ahead of his inauguration. With Mexico鈥檚 growing economy and falling homicide rate, some see an opportunity to bolster US-Mexico ties.- Indebted Caribbean tax havens look to tax foreign investorsIndustry analysts say new fees and taxes could bring in needed money to a region where some debts are near that of Greece. But could they scare off investors?
Argentina's last stand in battle against bondholdersA US judge ruled that Argentina must pay all bond holders from its decade-old debt restructuring, including 'vulture funds' that refused to accept previous restructured deals.
The man who remade Mexico CityMayor Marcelo Ebrard has given Mexico's capital 鈥� once infamous for its pollution, lawlessness, and general chaos 鈥� new appeal thanks to environmental and civic programs.
FocusViolence against women in Latin America: Is it getting worse?Across Latin America, women are confronting a rise in brutal attacks 鈥� as advocates struggle to sustain the progress that's been made in curbing violence against women.- FocusTurn on the TV? How telenovelas help people cope with real lifeTackling sensitive topics through entertainment and fictional characters can make it easier to get people talking about how to deal with complicated or stigmatized problems, like domestic violence.
FocusPutting a price tag on violence against women in Latin AmericaA first-of-its-kind study quantifies the intergenerational price tag of domestic violence. In a region of emerging economies, where GDP growth is paramount to success, could this motivate policymakers?
Four messages Obama is sending Latin America from his trip through AsiaObama may be sending an unintentional message that the US holds Asian countries like Myanmar and China to a lower standard on democracy and human rights.
Top issue as Colombia-FARC negotiators meet? LandLack of access to land by rural populations has been a cause and a consequence of Colombia's five-decade-old conflict 鈥� and will be a focus of today's FARC-Colombia peace talks in Cuba.
How will the FARC-Colombia peace talks impact Latin America?Ridding Latin America of the FARC could mean a better business climate, reduced tensions between Colombia and its neighbors, and space for the rise of a new left in Colombia.- What's the role of Afro-Colombian and Colombian women in the FARC peace talks?Colombian women have faced internal displacement, militarization, sexual violence, and the forced recruitment of their children into the conflict. Their input is vital at the negotiating table, says a WOLA blogger.
Could Central American gangs usurp the role of Mexican cartels?Mexican groups currently use Central American gangs to launder money, infiltrate local police, and traffic drugs. With the crackdown on Mexican cartels, the role of Central American gangs could increase.- Should the US suspend Guatemalan deportations in light of the recent earthquake?President Molina has asked Obama to stop Guatemalan deportations from the US, which increased by 14 percent this year, according to Guatemalan officials.
McAfee flees from Belize authorities -聽should he fear the police?John McAfee, a pioneer of antivirus software, is on the run after accusations of murder. He has said he fears for his life if caught by Belizean police, one of the most honest forces in the region.
Four more years? Ecuador's Correa announces run for reelectionPresident Correa is famous abroad for protecting WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange. But for Ecuadorean voters, Correa's personality may be decisive, writes a guest blogger.- Back on Latin America's menu: purple seaweed, blue eggs, and amaranthAs traditional foods like quinoa gain popularity world-wide, many in Latin America are seeking to get their own residents to delve into plates that were the superfoods of their ancestors.
Will Brazil miss the goal with 2014 World Cup?Brazilians are concerned that mismanagement of the World Cup and the Olympics Games will squander the country's chance to build needed infrastructure and improve government.
