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Why Correa’s Third Term Could Mean More Trouble for Ecuador’s Media
A re-election for Ecuadorian President Rafael Correa could mean four more years of trouble for the press as he has targeted TV, radio and newspapers with lawsuits, fines and insults.
Medellín’s Outdoor Escalator Part of Plan to Remake City
The Colombian city of Medellin was once the murder capital of the world and ground zero for Pablo Escobar’s cocaine cartel. But Medellin has lately emerged as a hotspot for urban planning and innovative mass transit. And, as John Otis reports, the projects are part of a long-term plan to fight poverty and remake the fortunes of the city.
Colombia Sets Sight on ‘Green Gold’
Colombia is a hotspot of mercury pollution from small-scale gold mining. But it’s also a testing ground for a new movement to reduce mercury pollution by paying small-scale miners more to use less of the toxic metal.
Brazil’s Truth Commission Under Fire from Military and Torture Victims
Brazil is among the latest countries in Latin America to create a truth commission to investigate abuses during the country’s military dictatorship. Among the torture victims was Brazil’s current president. But as John Otis reports, there’s little confidence in Brazil that the truth commission will do much good.
Colombian Government and FARC Rebels Launch Talks in Norway
Colombian government officials and representatives of the FARC rebels movement officially launched their peace talks Thursday in Norway.
Brazil Embraces Affirmative Action With New Law to Boost Racial Diversity at Universities
While the US Supreme Court reviews the constitutionality of considering race in college admissions, Brazil is moving ahead on affirmative action. In August, Brazil’s president signed a law setting aside half of public university seats for poor or nonwhite students.
Hometown of Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez
The hometown of Venezuelan president Hugo Chavez gets a lot of government attention, and pork barrel projects.
Cuba and Drugs to Dominate Summit of the Americas
President Obama is attending the Summit of the Americas this weekend in Colombia. Anchor Marco Werman asks reporter John Otis in Colombia about the two topics that are likely to dominate the gathering: Cuba’s absence and a call for alternatives to the drug war.
FARC Frees Hostages in Colombia, Men Reunited With Families
Ten Colombian soldiers and policemen had emotional reunions with their families on Tuesday, a day after being freed by the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (the FARC). Some had been held for up to 14 years.
Volcano Boarding in Nicaragua
There’s a new extreme sport, and at this point, you can only do it in Nicaragua. John Otis takes us “volcano boarding.”
Nicaragua’s Controversial Candidate Daniel Ortega
Nicaragua holds a presidential election this Sunday. The front-runner is incumbent Daniel Ortega, despite a constitutional ban on his re-election.
Local Elections In Colombia Fraught With Problems
Widespread complaints of fraud and intimidation by guerrillas and drug-traffickers mar the run-up to the gubernatorial elections.
Chavez’s Housing Crunch
Venezuela is struggling with a housing crisis and like before, President Hugo Chavez is promising lots of new construction.
How One Soldier Changed After Iraq and Afghanistan
Goodwin, full of love for country, decided to enlist after the 9/11 attacks.
Watching Colombia’s Nevados Park Glaciers Melt Away
Glaciers at Colombia’s Nevados Park are projected to be gone in under 40 years.
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