Monday May 8: Oscar Arias inaugurated as Costa Rican president. Sweeping labor reform bill becomes law in Brazil. Study shows 5 million more immigrants to arrive in U.S. from Latin America by 2015. Tuesday May 9: Eight latin American nations, including Cuba, were elected to the UN’s Human Rights Council. Census figures show that births, not immigration, are the main reason for Hispanic growth between mid-2004 and mid-2005.
Wednesday May 10: Argentina seeks the extradition of six suspects accused of a “Dirty War” murder. Bolivian landowners upset over government land redistribution plan.
Thursday May 11: Former Cuban political prisoner Eusebio Penalver dies. By a 5-3 vote, Colombia’s Supreme Court depenalizes certain forms of abortion. Hundreds of protesters upset at police abuse block roads leading into Mexico City.Friday May 12: A summit in Vienna closed with several latin American states and the European Union agreeing to create closer economic ties. Oil is the main issue as Bolivia’s president prepares for a trip to Europe.
Saturday May 13: Blitzkrieg of criminal attacks leave approximately 30 dead in Sao Paulo. Puerto Rico’s Senate approved a $740 million loan that would end a partial government shutdown. Ecuadorian ex-president gets 2-year ban from holding public office.
Sunday May 14: Rene Preval inaugurated as Haitian president.
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Monday May 8: Oscar Arias inaugurated as Costa Rican president. Sweeping labor reform bill becomes law in 
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