The Christian Science Monitor
Thursday, October 22, 2009 - 00:00
Agamez's case was among those mentioned as an example of the dire situation of Colombian human rights defenders in testimony Tuesday before the US House Human Rights Commission
Wednesday, October 14, 2009 - 00:00
Mr. Ortega and his inner circle of Sandinista confidants are quickly and quietly becoming the new masters of the impoverished country's economy
Tuesday, October 6, 2009 - 00:00
Journalists who want to visit the embassy now are met by a wall of Honduran soldiers at every entry point, none of whom can or will budge. As a result, a local Burger King across from main military checkpoint in the neighborhood is now a de facto press ro
Monday, October 5, 2009 - 00:00
This year's Day of the Soldier celebrations in Honduras got a mixed response. The military is now seen as tarnished by its role in the ouster of President Manuel Zelaya.
Friday, October 2, 2009 - 00:00
The Honduran interim government shut down radio and TV stations that support ousted President Manuel Zelaya, but the internet helps them evade the ban.
Thursday, October 1, 2009 - 00:00
Ousted Honduran President Manuel Zelaya got word that he became a grandfather while celebrating his wife's birthday from his perch in the Brazilian embassy in the Honduran capital, Tegucigalpa.
Friday, September 25, 2009 - 00:00
The 'war on drugs' has failed, some Latin American leaders say. But legalization of small amounts of marijuana, cocaine, and other narcotics may not curb violence
Thursday, September 24, 2009 - 00:00
Many countries in the region – most recently Mexico – have decriminalized small amounts of drugs for personal use. The moves have followed decisions by left-leaning governments to limit cooperation with the US in recent years
Wednesday, September 23, 2009 - 00:00
Ousted President Manuel Zelaya chose to hole up in Brazil's embassy out of concern that his ties to Venezuela's Hugo Chavez would diminish his support in Honduras
Tuesday, September 22, 2009 - 00:00
Some say President Manuel Zelaya's surprise return increases the prospects for violence. The interim government has imposed a 15-hour curfew