*While three Mexican fishermen amazingly survived nine months adrift on the Pacific Ocean, a group of Dominican fishermen claimed harassment by Bahamian immigration officials.
*Human rights group Amnesty International demands that Colombia’s government respect a court decision modifying the controversial Peace and Justice Law.
*A volcanic eruption in Ecuador has destroyed three villages and killed one person with over sixty reported missing.
*Support for the ruling party in Jamaica has fallen by 14% since March leading to added pressure for early elections to be held later this year.
*A thorough analysis of Hugo Chavez’ recent world tour, via a report from the Council on Foreign Relations.
*A conference in Morocco discussed closer relations between Middle Eastern and Latin American countries.
(Image of one of the surviving Mexican fisherman via The Sydney Morning Herald).
Ecuador,Bahamas, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Mexico, Jamaica, Latin America, Venezuela, human rights, international politics
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