Latin America News Dispatch
US Ambassador to Mexico Will Step Down in May
Roberta Jacobson, who served the post just under two years, has more than three decades of experience in the region.
Honduran Former First Lady Arrested on Embezzlement Allegations
According to investigators for the National Anti-corruption Council, Rosa Elena Bonilla deposited over half a million dollars of state funds into her own bank account in January 2014.
Democratic Leaders Requested an Investigation Into DEA-Led Operations in Mexico
The lawmakers asked the inspectors general at the Justice and State Departments to investigate a series of attacks.
Colombian Rebel Group Announces Ceasefire for Elections
The Marxist ELN rebel group announced Monday morning that it will enforce a four-day unilateral ceasefire during Colombia’s March 11 congressional elections.
Plans for Mexican President to Visit White House Fall Apart After Heated Call With Trump
Preliminary arrangements for outgoing Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto’s first visit to the Trump White House were set aside last week.
Citing Racism, TPS Recipients Sue Trump Administration
Eight Haitian and Salvadoran immigrants filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration on Thursday.
Bolivian Ex-President Will Stand Trial in US Court for Massacre
It will be the first time a former head of state faces a judge in the United States in connection with alleged human rights abuses.
Chile Announces Defense Plan Against Bolivian Maritime Dispute
The maritime dispute is over a century old, dating back to land seizures in 1879 during the War of the Pacific.
Today in Latin America: February 20, 2018
Former Peruvian president Alberto Fujimori could be tried again, a court decided on Monday.
Today in Latin America: February 19, 2018
After lying dormant for way too long, Today in Latin America is back with renewed energy and a new logo.