Central America
Honduras: longtime campesina leader murdered
Some 200 campesinos have been murdered in ongoing land disputes in Honduras over the past years; a veteran leader of campesinos appears to be the latest victim.
Author: Weekly News Update on the Americas
Mexico
Mexico: torture increased 600% in 10 years
Reports of torture soared after Mexico's government began its militarized "war on drugs," but the tradition of de facto impunity for torturers appears not to have changed.
The Caribbean
Haiti: Martelly opponents charged with murder
The government of Haiti's Michel "Sweet Micky" Martelly faces still more accusations that it is using the criminal justice system to persecute opponents of its policies.
Mexico
Mexico: unionists protest Cananea toxic spill
In addition to breaking strikes and killing miners, the mammoth Grupo México mining company has now managed to contaminate two rivers near the US border.
Central America
Honduras: child, journalist murders continue
The Obama administration regularly sends underage asylum seekers back to face gang violence in Honduras. At least five have been murdered in just one city this year.
The Caribbean
Haiti: Aristide’s lawyers question inquiry
Even some of Aristide's opponents doubt the qualifications of the judge investigating charges of corruption during the former president's second term.
Southern Cone
Brazil: Haiti mission shaped Rio police unit
The UN mission in Haiti influenced the creation of special urban police units in Brazil—and helped the Brazilian military make up for shortfalls in its training budget.
The Caribbean
Haiti: opposition grows to mega-mining
The World Bank is pushing for the exploitation of northern Haiti's supposed $20 billion worth of gold, copper and silver. Activists are asking where the profits would go.
Southern Cone
Argentina: US sued at Hague over default
Argentina wants to sue the US at the World Court for forcing the country into default on its debt, but the US has a habit of ignoring the court and its decisions.
The Caribbean
Cuba: another USAID program exposed
Just four months after AP reported on the US "Cuban Twitter" program, the wire service has revealed the existence of another program to "stir rebellion" among Cuban youth.
Palestine
Latin America: more nations recall Israel envoys
Latin American governments continued their diplomatic protests against Israel's operations in Gaza, but now the protests aren't just from left and center-left leaders.
Southern Cone
Argentina: US hedge funds force bond default
Argentina has defaulted for the second time in 13 years, thanks to US investors and US courts. Economists warn that the precedent could threaten the global financial system.