The Caribbean
Haitian migrants killed in Bahamas boat capsize
The number of Haitians trying to reach the US through the Bahamas is increasing, and so are the fatalities.
Author: Weekly News Update on the Americas
Central America
Honduras: opposition charges fraud in election
While the Nov. 24 election results remain in dispute, what is certain that the new center-left LIBRE coalition has ended Honduras' aging two-party system.
Southern Cone
Argentina: residents block Monsanto plant
As concern grows about the safety of its pesticides, Monsanto faces a militant small city that refuses to let the company build a massive facility there.
The Caribbean
Haiti: support grows for minimum wage increase
After a year of struggle by Haitian workers supported by North American activists, two major garment companies have agreed to honor the legal minimum wage.
North America
US: annual SOA protest smaller but ‘energizing’
Young people predominated in this year’s vigil protesting the US Army’s training of Latin American officers.
Mexico
Mexico: US documents blast CalderĂłn’s ‘drug war’
Mexican drug cartels operate “with near total impunity” despite the country’s massive US-funded war on drugs, which in turn has brought about a “spike” in violence.
Central America
Honduras: pre-election repression continues
A new report finds that the center-left LIBRE party has suffered more attacks and killings than all other political parties combined—and the violence continues.
Southern Cone
Chile: four are sentenced for gay youth’s death
A Chilean court handed out stiff sentences for the killing of Daniel Zamudio, but homophobic violence continues.
The Caribbean
Haiti: anti-Martelly march is attacked
Protesters were met with tear gas, rocks and some shooting when they marched into the suburb where President Martelly lives.
Mexico
Mexico: imprisoned Chiapas schoolteacher released
After 13 years in prison, indigenous schoolteacher and activist Alberto Patishtán is finally free, thanks to a presidential pardon–and pressure from around the world.
Southern Cone
Chile: Barrick suspends Pascua Lama construction
As costs rise and gold prices fall, Barrick Gold is starting to reconsider its plan to build the world’s biggest gold mine 16,400 feet in the air.
The Caribbean
Cuba: UN issues 22nd rejection of US embargo
Now the US government can only find one other country that’s willing to back its embargo on Cuba. Even tiny Palau has jumped ship.