News Briefs
Paraguay: Rocky Road Ahead for Lugo
Credit:Courtesy of the APC (IPS) – Amidst anticipation and apprehension regarding the imminent political transition, Paraguay is gearing up for Friday’s inauguration of centre-left President-elect Fernando Lugo, known as the "bishop of the poor", who […]
Ecuador’s Constitution and Mining
If approved, Ecuador’s new constitution will force mining companies to share a minimum 65 percent of its profit with the state. This according to article 410 of the proposed constitution: "The State’s participation in the profits […]
Colombia: Terror Campaign Targets Indigenous Population
On Monday afternoon, the Association of Indigenous Authorities of Northern Cauca (ACIN) received the text of a threat by email, which we are attaching below for you to read. This letter of terror, signed by […]
Bolivia: After Recall Vote, Opposition Rejects Morales’ Call for Unity
(IPS) – The opposition in Bolivia plans to redouble its efforts against President Evo Morales, who won strong backing — 63 percent — in Sunday’s recall referendum, according to exit polls. After claiming victory late […]
Bolivian President Ratified in Post, Three Prefects Lose Vote
The President and Vicepresident of Bolivia, Evo Morales and Alvaro Garcia, respectively, were ratified in their posts, according to preliminary results of the referendum held today. […]
Chávez Signs 26 Law-Decrees on Final Day of Enabling Law Power
Source: Venezuela Analysis On the final day of the 18-month period during which the Venezuelan National Assembly granted President Hugo Chávez the power to pass laws by decree, Chávez signed 26 new laws regulating […]
Colombia: Scenarios for the FARC
Source: Americas Program The first half of 2008 produced a sharp political change that allowed the local and global right-wing, as well as the multinationals, to recuperate their positions and retake the offensive. The change […]
Colombia: Bogotá unionist found dead
Source: Weekly News Update on the Americas The body of Colombian unionist Guillermo Rivera Fuquene was found buried in a garbage dump in a rural area of Ibague, Tolima department, on July 15. Rivera Fuquene, […]