John Otis
‘Not Promiscuous’ Cartagena Says After Secret Service Scandal
People in Cartagena, the city rocked by the recent Secret Service prostitution scandal, complain that their city is now being branded as a playground for promiscuity.
Venezuela Vote: Henrique Capriles to Challenge Hugo Chavez
Venezuela’s President Hugo Chavez has returned to Cuba for more cancer treatment. Meanwhile, his political challenger has been out on the campaign trail. Venezuela’s fractured opposition has united beyond one presidential candidate: Henrique Capriles Radonski.
Nicaragua’s Rum Reservoir
During the Contra war in the 1980s, a Nicaraguan distillery was hide away some of its rum. But there was a long-term payoff: Flor de Caña ended up with one of the world’s largest supplies of aged rum.
Nicaragua Cashing in on Rising Gold Prices
Rising gold prices are powering the economy in Nicaragua, which is welcoming foreign mining companies with open arms.
Bogota’s Ex-Guerilla Mayor
Bogota inaugurated a new mayor this past weekend. Gustavo Petro has an unusual pedigree. He’s a former leftist guerrilla now in charge of Colombia’s largest city.
World Cup of Tower Running
Colombia just held a World Cup event, the world cup of tower running. It involves racing up and down stairwells in tall skyscrapers.
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.”
A New Somoza in Nicaragua
Alvaro Somoza fled Nicaragua just before the Sandinista Revolution toppled his family’s long-ruling regime. He returned some years later, and is now considering entering politics.
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.
How ‘Whip It’ Inspired Roller Derby in Colombia
How the Hollywood movie “Whip It” sparked a craze for roller derby among Colombia women.
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