The Miami Herald
Friday, October 2, 2009 - 00:00
A U.S. president has limited ways to ease the embargo on Cuba -- unless he or she certifies that Havana is moving toward democracy or Congress overturns U.S. laws on the sanctions, according to a report by the U.S. Government Accountability Office.
Thursday, October 1, 2009 - 00:00
President Barack Obama's point man on Latin America to the National Security Council is calling on the de facto Honduran government to immediately restore all civil and constitutional rights to the Honduran people.
Thursday, October 1, 2009 - 00:00
"Ghosts of the past, when democratically elected governments of the Americas were driven from office at the result of armed forces, have been sadly resurrected in Honduras,"
Thursday, October 1, 2009 - 00:00
There is a new possible solution to the Honduran crisis that is gaining traction in Washington and key Latin American capitals: Bypass the country's two presidents, and get leading presidential candidates to work out a deal that would give credibility to
Wednesday, September 30, 2009 - 00:00
Assistant U.S. Trade Representative for the Americas Everett Eissenstat told a crowd at the Americans Conference that work was progressing on free trade agreements with both Panama and Colombia, though "less tangible" concerns about violence and
Wednesday, September 30, 2009 - 00:00
As the United States and Europe still stagger under the financial crisis, Latin America finds itself in a unique position: leading a recovery.
Wednesday, September 30, 2009 - 00:00
Speaking as U.N. special envoy to Haiti, Bill Clinton applauded Latin American support and reiterated his push for temporary protected status for undocumented Haitians.
Friday, September 25, 2009 - 00:00
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez paid President Barack Obama a backhanded - but major - compliment at the United Nations Thursday, while simultaneously questioning how much change Obama really represents
Friday, September 25, 2009 - 00:00
Far from helping to resolve the political crisis, his reckless move made matters worse. It increased political tension throughout the country and reduced the chances of finding a peaceful diplomatic solution
Friday, September 25, 2009 - 00:00
Fortunately, President Ricardo Martinelli is a brave statesman who doesn't mind swimming against the current if it is morally justifiable to him