A study released last Sunday by a UN agency claims that nearly 130 million Latin Americans reside in slums, with nearly half of all Latin Americans living in poverty.
latin america, human rights, poverty, united nations, housing
Saturday, March 25, 2006
Puerto Rico: Supreme Court denies voting appeal; Governor in favor of commonwealth status
Last week, the U.S. Supreme Court denied an appeal that aimed to allow Puerto Ricans to vote for president. Meanwhile, in an opinion column in the Miami Herald, Governor Anibal Acevado-Vila advocates the island’s current status as a commonwealth and rebukes the findings of a White House task force on Puerto Rico .
puerto rico, commonwealth, plebescite, supreme court
puerto rico, commonwealth, plebescite, supreme court
López Obrador has double-digit lead
Former Mexico City mayor Andrés Manuel López Obrador leads presidential polls by 11% and 19% over the candidate from the governing party and the candidate representing PRI, respectively. Another poll has shown that nearly three out of four Mexicans would like to see presidential debates before Election Day on July 2nd.
mexico, election, president , Andrés Manuel López Obrador
mexico, election, president , Andrés Manuel López Obrador
Friday, March 24, 2006
Immigration central issue in 2008 elections
Though the 2006 midterm elections have yet to be held, politicians are preparing the groundwork for possible runs in 2008. Immigration has become a hot-button issue, and Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist, a front-runner for the 2008 Republican presidential nomination, has introduced a bill that would "tighten control of the nation's borders without creating the guest-worker program the president wants." (WAPO)
bush administration, Immigrants, Immigration, international politics, senate
bush administration, Immigrants, Immigration, international politics, senate
Chile deserves praise for economic progress in addition to gender equity
Jorge Castaneda, Global Distinguished Professor of Politics and Latin American Studies at our very own New York University, has written a piece in Newsweek International on 'Why Chile Really Matters'. Though the country has made headlines for ushering in its first female president, the strength of the economy should be the issue drawing our attention. (Newsweek)
Chile, latin america, South America
Chile, latin america, South America
Wednesday, March 22, 2006
Op/ed: Spain’s aid to Latin America grows while U.S. share shrinks
Andres Oppenheimer bemoans the steady decrease in U.S. aid to Latin America over the past two decades while other countries are more willing to provide aid. latin america, foreign aid, andres oppenheimer, spain
El Salvador wants to copy Israel’s defense; China training more Latin American personnel
el salvador, armed forces, israel, defense, china
Peru: Humala overtakes Flores in polls
With presidential elections coming up in approximately three weeks, polls show Ollanta Humala finally able to leapfrog Lourdes Flores, and a virtual tie if both were to be in a run-off. Meanwhile, Flores called the Venezuelan government of Hugo Chavez “a regression in Latin America ” during an interview.
peru, election , ollanta humala , lourdes flores, hugo chavez, international politics
peru, election , ollanta humala , lourdes flores, hugo chavez, international politics
Tuesday, March 21, 2006
Venezuela: Is it really socialism?
Reuters examines how consumption has skyrocketed even though the government derides free-market measures and praises socialism. One Venezuelan university professor notes the similarities between current levels of in high consumption and during the latest oil boom during the 1970s.
venezuela, oil, consumer, socialism, consumption, free market, economy
venezuela, oil, consumer, socialism, consumption, free market, economy
Tallest building in Latin America to be made in Panama
Panama plans to build the tallest building in Latin America, a 97-story tower that would house shops, offices, and a hotel. The building would be constructed in Panama City at a cost of about $130 million.
panama, building, construction
panama, building, construction
Cuba runner-up in World Baseball Classic
Team Japan defeated Team Cuba 10-6 last night in the championship game of the World Baseball Classic, and the Cuban squad is expecting a grand celebration when they return to their homeland today. Cuban-Americans were divided in supporting their team as Babalu Blog shows in today’s entry which includes a link to an opinion piece in the Miami Herald.
cuba, baseball, human rights, babalu, miami, japan
cuba, baseball, human rights, babalu, miami, japan
Venezuelans pose nude for art
More than 1,500 Venezuelans shed their clothes on a main city avenue Sunday to pose for American photographer Spencer Tunick, forming a human mosaic in front of a national symbol: a statue of independence hero Simon Bolivar. (CNN)
latin america, South America, Venezuela
latin america, South America, Venezuela
Monday, March 20, 2006
Sumo wrestling, World’s Strongest Man, poker, and now dominoes
ESPN announced that they will tape an annual domino tournament held in Miami later this year, and will broadcast it on ESPN2 and ESPN Deportes.
ESPN, domino,miami, latin america
ESPN, domino,miami, latin america
Bachelet visits Argentina on Tuesday
Recently inaugurated Chilean president Michelle Bachelet is scheduled to visit Buenos Aires and talk with president Nestor Kirchner as well as meet with argentine governors whose provinces border Chile. On Wednesday, Bachelet will fly out to Uruguay and speak with government officials including President Tabare Vasquez.
michelle bachelet, tabare vasquez, nestor kirchner , uruguay, argentina, Chile, international politics
michelle bachelet, tabare vasquez, nestor kirchner , uruguay, argentina, Chile, international politics
Biodiversity conference began today in Brazil
As the Fourth World Water Forum in Mexico City ends, the UN Convention on Biological Diversity began today in Curitiba, Brazil. Brazil’s Minister of Environment opened the conference by noting how environmental destruction has escalated since the Convention on Biological Diversity was adopted in 1992.
brazil, biodiversity, united nations, environment
brazil, biodiversity, united nations, environment
Argentines encouraged to cut back on beef to curb inflation
Argentina's President Nestor Kirchner has asked his compatriots to cut back on beef consumption in order to curb the country's 12% inflation rate. Argentines consume more beef per person than in any other country, and many predict a change in eating habits will be difficult to pull off. (WAPO)
argentina,Inflation, Beef, latin america
argentina,Inflation, Beef, latin america
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