Brazil: Sluggish 3rd Quarter Economic Growth Causes Concern
The New York Times' Simon Romero is reporting that Brazil's economic growth has been sluggish in the third quarter. Romero writes:
"Brazil’s economy registered anemic...
Venezuela and Guyana at Odds Over Territory
Caribbean 360 is reporting that Venezuela has begun to cut ties with Guyana over a dispute over maritime territory. Venezuela is recalling Reyna Margarita...
Brazil’s ‘Caras Pintadas’: The ‘New’ Face of Democratic Protest
Brazil’s new generation of “caras pintadas,” social media and the new face of democratic protest
OPINION
by
Ian Walcott
In 1992 as an undergrad student at...
Brazil: Hope for a Latin American Successor to Pope Benedict XVI
written by Kaitlin Higgins
Ben Tavener of The Rio Times is reporting that, after the resignation of Pope Benedict XVI on February 11, the Catholic...
Venezuela: Hugo Chavez Suffering from Lung Infection
CNN is reporting that Venezuelan president Hugo Chavez is suffering from a "severe" lung infection. Mr. Chavez has been battling cancer and is reportedly...
President Hugo Chavez Has Died: What Next?
The New York Times, CNN and Washington Post are reporting that Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez has died. What does that mean for Venezuela?
According to...
Takanakuy: Peruvian Fight Festival 2012
http://youtu.be/Za05hDUszqE
BBC News is reporting that Takanakuy, the annual Peruvian fight festival that takes place during the Christmas holidays, has occurred. Takanakuy literally means when...
Uruguay: Congress Passes Abortion Bill By Slim Margin
The BBC and The Associated Press are reporting that after a vote by Congress late Tuesday night, Uruguay is well on its way to becoming...
Brazil Approves Three-Way Civil Union
While the United States is arguing over the definition of marriage and whether same-sex couples should be granted the same legal protections as heterosexual...
Brazil Uses Text Messaging to Reach Job Seekers
Ozy.com is reporting that text messaging is becoming an option for job seekers in places where expensive cell data plans and Internet cafe's are...
