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...
Brazil: 31 Student Arrests in Protests Over Rio Bus Fares
Ben Tavener of The Rio Times is reporting that protests over the increase in bus fares in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil have resulted in...
Brazil: President Dilma Rousseff Re-Elected
The BBC is reporting that Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff has been re-elected after securing more than 51% of votes in the closest election race...
Venezuela: Nicolas Maduro Wins Election by Slim Margin
The BBC is reporting that acting president Nicolas Maduro won the Venezuelan election with 50.7% of the votes. His opponent, Henrique Capriles, was not...
Colombia: Shakira’s Virtual Baby Shower Rocks
by Nsenga K. Burton
Rolling Stone is reporting that celebrated singer Shakira is hosting a virtual baby shower with soccer star boyfriend Gerard Piqué. The...
Brazil: President Dilma Rousseff Sworn In
Lisa Alves of The Rio Times is reporting that Brazil president Dilma Rousseff was sworn into her second term on Jan. 1. President Rousseff...
Brazilian Rapper 'MC Daleste' Shot and Killed While Performing
The Hollywood Reporter is reporting that Brazilian rapper Daniel 'MC Daleste' Pellegrine, was shot and killed while performing on stage this past weekend. On...
Brazil: Border Patrols Bolstered for Confederations Cup
Lucy Jordan of The Rio Times is reporting that the Ministry of Defense in Brazil is sending 25,000 soldiers to patrol its borders in...
Police Raid Brazilian Favelas
Shasta Darlington of CNN is reporting that Brazilian police raided two slum areas (favelas) in Rio de Janeiro over the weekend in an effort...
South America: Drug Submarines Pose New Challenge
Caribbean 360 is reporting that law enforcement officials fighting the war against illegal drugs are facing a new challenge. Narcotics organizations are bankrolling machine...
