AMERICAS
-
Corruption scandal ensnares leaders of Peru and Colombia
A corruption scandal in Latin America wound its way through the political establishments of two countries Peru’ and Colombia
Read More » -
Colombia: Peace talks with ELN rebel group begin
Members of Colombia's ELN left-wing rebel group and government negotiators have begun talks seeking to end more than five decades…
Read More » -
Unease in Colombia, as Old Enemies Become New Neighbors
The town’s name is Spanish for “peace.” The days to come will test how accurate that is.
Read More » -
Prohibiting cars may not help clean up the air
Mexican study published in Scientific Reports found little evidence that these type of measures improve air quality.
Read More » -
Venezuela’s MUD must hold primaries Now!
It seems that leaders of the opposition have reached a consensus on pressing for the regional elections. That is progress.…
Read More » -
Maduro wants to involve the Pope in talks with opposition
The president of Venezuela Nicolas Maduro is working to set up a meeting with Pope Francis in hopes of restarting…
Read More » -
Colombia lost over 5200km2 of forest
Between 2002 and 2016 the country lost its forests to agriculture and cattle ranching.
Read More » -
Fake news didn’t alter US election
A Stanford-NYU study found fake news had little real impact on voters and the outcome of the election.
Read More » -
Mexico City’s first constitution published
Mexico City’s first constitution was officially published on Sunday, a move that authorities called historic and which is a significant…
Read More » -
Brazil swings to the right, setting the stage for a Trump-like leader
Brazilian President Michel Temer took office five months ago after the impeachment and political humiliation of the country’s first female…
Read More »
