Weekly Roundup from Across the Americas
From Americas Society/Council of the Americas. AS/COA Online’s news brief examines the major—as well as some of the overlooked—events and stories occurring across the Americas. Check back every Wednesday for the weekly roundup. Sign up to receive the Weekly Roundup via email. López Bows Out, Supports Capriles ahead of Venezuelan Primary Venezuela’s El Universal reports that … Read more
Agri-Tourism in Central America
For most leisure travelers to Central America, trip highlights include white sand beaches, ancient Mayan temples and dance-filled nights on the town. But for a rising number of socially and environmentally conscious visitors, the big draw is the opportunity to promote sustainable products they enjoy every day at home, such as coffee and cocoa—and learn … Read more
China’s Military Activity in Latin America
One headline in the Asia Times Online proclaimed: “China on the March in Latin America.”1 Another, in Military Review, warned of China’s threat to the United States: “In Uncle Sam’s Backyard: China’s Military Influence in Latin America.”2 Such language underlines fears about China becoming a military rival to the U.S. —or worse, undermining U.S. security … Read more
Weekly Roundup from Across the Americas
Guatemala Inaugurates New President Otto Pérez Molina was sworn in as president of Guatemala on January 14 after winning a November runoff vote. In his inaugural address he promised a “total transformation of society.” Among recent indications of policy shifts, Pérez Molina indicated in a recent interview with Mexican channel Televisa that he would be … Read more
Weekly Roundup from Across the Americas
From Americas Society/Council of the Americas. AS/COA Online’s news brief examines the major—as well as some of the overlooked—events and stories occurring across the Americas. Check back every Wednesday for the weekly roundup. Sign up to receive the Weekly Roundup via email. Ahmadinejad Tours Latin America Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad began a tour of four Latin … Read more
Weekly Roundup from Across the Americas
From Americas Society/Council of the Americas. AS/COA Online’s news brief examines the major—as well as some of the overlooked—events and stories occurring across the Americas. Check back every Wednesday for the weekly roundup. Sign up to receive the Weekly Roundup via email. The Top Latin American News Stories of 2011 A number of regional and … Read more
Apple Debuts iTunes Store in Latin America
Apple Inc. launched its iTunes digital multimedia store yesterday in 16 Latin American countries—a move that industry analysts believe will curb music piracy in the region. The primary regional market for the iTunes Store will be Brazil, and Apple will also begin providing the service to 15 Spanish-speaking countries in the hemisphere: Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, … Read more
Weekly Roundup from Across the Americas
From Americas Society/Council of the Americas. AS/COA Online’s news brief examines the major—as well as some of the overlooked—events and stories occurring across the Americas. Check back every Wednesday for the weekly roundup. Sign up to receive the Weekly Roundup via email. Brazil’s Senate Passes Forest Code Bill as Amazon Deforestation Declines On Monday, Brazil’s … Read more
Weekly Roundup from Across the Americas
From Americas Society/Council of the Americas. AS/COA Online’s news brief examines the major—as well as some of the overlooked—events and stories occurring across the Americas. Check back every Wednesday for the weekly roundup. Sign up to receive the Weekly Roundup via email. Peru’s Largest Mining Project Suspended Following Protests In Peru’s Cajamarca province, American company … Read more
Esta es la década de América Latina: la nube lo permite (anuncio)
La búsqueda de la prosperidad y el bienestar es una constante de todos los pueblos. Las sociedades siempre han buscado soluciones para vivir mejor y desarrollar su potencial. En los tiempos recientes, como nunca antes, las tecnologías de la información han mostrado ser herramientas eficientes para elevar la calidad de vida de las personas y … Read more
Diplomacy: Canada’s New Policies Toward Latin America
In August, on his fourth official visit to Latin America, Prime Minister Stephen Harper set out to reboot Canada’s on-and-off-again relationship with the region. In the first stop on a four-country tour that took him to Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, and Honduras, Harper declared in São Paulo that “during too long a time we neglected … Read more
Weekly Roundup from Across the Americas
From Americas Society/Council of the Americas. AS/COA Online’s news brief examines the major—as well as some of the overlooked—events and stories occurring across the Americas. Check back every Wednesday for the weekly roundup. Sign up to receive the Weekly Roundup via email. Petro Wins Mayoralty of Bogota on Anti-Corruption Platform Gustavo Petro, a former presidential … Read more
Weekly Roundup from Across the Americas
From Americas Society/Council of the Americas. AS/COA Online’s news brief examines the major—as well as some of the overlooked—events and stories occurring across the Americas. Check back every Wednesday for the weekly roundup. Sign up to receive the Weekly Roundup via email. Second Guessing Zetas’ Ties with Iranian Terrorism Concerns about the potential connection between … Read more
Weekly Roundup from Across the Americas
From Americas Society/Council of the Americas. AS/COA Online’s news brief examines the major—as well as some of the overlooked—events and stories occurring across the Americas. Check back every Wednesday for the weekly roundup. Sign up to receive the Weekly Roundup via email. Mexico Mourns, Makes Arrests after Casino Royale Tragedy Police in Mexico arrested five … Read more
Weekly Roundup from Across the Americas
Obama Administration to Halt 300,000 Deportations U.S. Department of Homeland Security head Janet Napolitano revealed August 18 that the United States will review 300,000 pending deportation cases for people living in the country for several years who have not committed serious crimes. The Houston Chronicle reports that Napolitano submitted a letter to 22 senators saying … Read more
