The arrest of one of the most prominent faces in Mexico’s anti-cartel movement this week is stoking fears around the consequences of a governmental alliance with vigilante “self defense” groups.
The domestic politicking around this gaffe is entertaining, but it’s at the international level that the incident with Mamet becomes interesting.
A notorious Mexican cartel is becoming well acquainted with the risks of social media.
After the earthquake occurred, the international community mobilized to help the impoverished nation.
In yet another reminder of the dismal state of Venezuela’s currency, one European airline has now entirely suspended sales of tickets in bolivars.
The outrage over the high-profile killing has already spurred President Nicolas Maduro to move up a security meeting scheduled for the end of this month.
Quinoa’s widespread popularity is helping the Peruvian government expand its international presence via culinary diplomacy.
While the final results of Chile’s presidential election were not surprising, there is still one remarkable point from Sunday’s vote that should be noted: low voter turnout.
Whether the situation in Haiti has improved to the point that it no longer requires an international peacekeeping force is up for debate.
The first resolution adopted by the United Nations General Assembly third committee on November 26 on the safety of journalists should be taken as a small victory — albeit one with with potentially big consequences
