"Chicken War" And Flu Put Dominican Republic And Haiti At Odds
Haiti and its neighbor the Dominican Republic have never been the best of friends. Now, the latest spat is over chicken.
Brazil’s Protests Threaten World Cup Over Claims Of Overspending From Government; Is The Soccer Competition Harming Brazil?
Protesters in Brazil have been accusing their government of using social funds to pay for the World Cup. Who is the event really benefiting?
Latin America Will Reach First World Economies in 2052; World Bank Says Inequality Is Biggest Obstacle
Besides obvious steps towards a better future, Latin America still has a long way to go in terms of welfare and equality.
Brazil’s Protests Get More Violent, Reach Brasilia And Threaten The Confederation Soccer Cup
After a week of demonstrations, Brazilians have started to target some of the most important buildings in the soccer-crazed country.
Panama Canal May Be Overshadowed By Nicaragua's Plans To Build A Canal; Panama Says It Is Not Feasible
What do Nicaragua's plans to build a Chinese company-backed transoceanic canal mean for Panama and its historic role in maritime trade?
Brazilians Protest Against Rise In Bus Fares enter Fourth Day, Turn Violent
After the government announced an increase in the price of bus tickets, Brazilians took the streets.
Landlocked For A Century, Bolivia Now Wants Access To The Sea, Asks Chile For Help
After losing its coastal territory in 1904, Bolivia wants access to the sea. Will Chile agree to President Evo Morales' demands?
Canadian Gold Giant Kinross Pulls Out Of Ecuador Mine Project, Will China Take Its Place?
Canada's Kinross abandoned its project over disputes with the government. Is China now moving into Ecuador's gold-rich Fruta del Norte?
Argentina Fights With Inflation As Government Acknowledges Financial Instability And Freezes Prices
After a few years of growth, Argentina is facing its worst price crisis since the 1990s. Will its strategy bring back stability?
Nicaragua And China Agree To Build Canal Between Pacific And Caribbean, Similar To The One In Neighboring Panama
Nicaragua will award a Chinese company the building contract for an inter-oceanic canal. But not everybody is happy with the project.
Oil Spill In Ecuador Threatens Peru And Brazil Regions
After polluting Ecuador, 420k gallons of oil are making their way downstream the Amazon towards Peru and Brazil.
Venezuelan President Maduro Nixes State’s Plan to Restrict Food Sales As Shortages Continue
The state of Zulia, the biggest and most populous in Venezuela, declared restrictions to 20 basic food products. President Nicolás Maduro called the measure "insane."
Colombia President Santos Approaches NATO; Bolivia, Venezuela And Nicaragua Condemn Him For It
Colombia's Juan Manuel Santos announced his intention to get closer to NATO. What does this mean to the region?
A Latin American Euro? The Region’s First Steps Towards A Unique Currency -- What Is The Sucre?
With its newfound trading power, Latin America is making strides towards more integration. Could a common currency be next?
Xi Jinping Leaves Mexico; Mexican Media React to China’s President Visit
Xi Jinping's visit to Mexico raised a lot of expectations among the local media. Were they met?
Xi Jinping and Enrique Peña Nieto Sign Tequila Agreement, What Does This Mean For Mexico And China’s Trade And Politics Relations?
The Chinese president's first visit to Mexico marks the start of a new relationship between the Asian giant and Central America's strongest economy.
Nicolás Maduro And Daniel Ortega Meet To Strengthen Bilateral Relations; Nicaragua And Venezuela Get Closer
The two leftist, anti-American leaders agreed to join forces in economic and security policies, and criticized Colombia's intention of joining NATO.
Ecuador Is Growing Faster Than Brazil -- What Is Behind Its Booming Economy?
With a faster growth rate than Brazil, Ecuador could be the next big Latin American hit. What's behind its success?
What Do China And The US Want From Latin America? Local Media React To Visits From Joe Biden And Xi Jinping
China and the U.S.'s interest in Latin America is clear. Local media seem to have a clear favorite between the two.
China's Stake In Suriname: Why Is Beijing Interested In This Small South American Country?
Small in size and plagued by questionable leadership, Suriname has long been ignored by the West. So why is China determined to invest there?
Latin Lovers: China And U.S. Both Vying To Increase Influence And Trade In Latin America, Caribbean
The two biggest economic powers in the world have set their sights on the South American continent.
Rumors Of Cancelled Welfare Spark Bank Run In Brazil; Is The Country Headed For A Credit Crunch?
The rumored cancellation of a welfare fund threw some Brazilians into a panic. The real problem, however, may be a credit binge.
Latin America’s Inequality Is Improving; The U.S.Is The Most Unequal Country In The West
Latin America's inequality rates are lowering, but in the U.S. they are increasing. What can America learn from its southern neighbors?
Pacific Alliance Meeting Looks to China As America Doesn't Bother To Show Up
Latin America's fastest-growing economies seek increasing trade relations with China. Where does this leave the U.S.?
Brazil Says They Will Not Hire Cuban Doctors; Turns To Spanish And Portuguese Physicians Instead
Brazil announced that it would bring in Cuban doctors, but then reversed that decision.
Venezuela’s Toilet Paper Shortage Ended; 3 Other Basic Goods That Went Scarce In The Country
The Venezuelan government announced it will spend $79m for basic toiletries. What else have they run out of?
Who Is Efraín Ríos Montt? How The Guatemalan Ex-Military Ruler Became The First Latin American Dictator Convicted Of Genocide
Guatemala's former dictator made headlines for his genocide conviction, a Latin American first. But then the affair became more complicated.
Peru’s Highway Project Spurs Controversy; Do Economic Advantages Outgrow Environmental Damage?
A project to build a highway divides a protected natural area, and Peru's society.
Latin America Received $174B Of Foreign Investment In 2012, A New Record High
Despite global decreases in foreign investment, Latin America received more money than ever. Which countries got the most?
Police Rescue 80 Trafficked Bangladeshis in Brazil; Why Were They Smuggled Into The Country?
The illegal immigrants were living in slaverylike conditions on the outskirts of the Brazilian capital.
