Caribbean and Americas Pummeled by Natural Disasters
The effects of climate change are now being felt in the United States, Central America, and throughout the globe in the form of storms, earthquakes, tsunamis, and hurricanes.
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No Freedom in Death—The Killing Epidemic of Mexican Journalists
At least 104 journalists have been murdered in Mexican territory since 2000 making it listed as the most dangerous country for journalists, with several prominent journalists accusing the government of spying on them.
Read MoreBrazil: New Leader of the Climate Movement?
While major developed countries still debate the existence of climate change and even disapprove of the climate treaty, others are taking action, especially developing countries like Brazil.
Read MoreU.N. Security Council Votes to End Haiti Peacekeeping Mission
Regional support in addition to international support is on display for the reduction of Haiti’s peacekeeping mission. Chilean president Michelle Bachelet promises her 400 troops in the U.N. operation will withdraw from Haiti.
Read MoreVenezuelan Protests against President Nicolas Maduro
Protesters in Venezuela took to the street after the Supreme Court ruled in a decision that allowed the Venezuelan President to attain more power in the government because it stripped congress with its legislative power.
Read MoreDiplomacy Students Take Historic Study Abroad Trip to Cuba
The 24 students who took part in the spring break seminar jumped at the opportunity to visit Cuba before it was altered by political and economic reforms or, worse, closed off to American visitors by the Trump administration.
Read MorePuerto Rico’s President Submits Plan to Combat Deficit
The federal oversight board of Puerto Rico unanimously agreed to a new economic plan that will restructure the $70 million debt faced by the country. The plan is set to take effect over the next ten years and improve fiscal solvency on the island.
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Haiti Swears In New President
President Jovenel Moise was sworn in as Haiti’s 58th president on February 7, inheriting a government that has been without a leader since early 2016.
Read MoreEcuador Presidential Elections Head into Second Round
Ecuador’s presidential election will go into a runoff election on April 2 after February 19’s compulsory vote failed to produce a successor to the ten-year incumbent, President Rafael Correa.
Read MoreFormer Peruvian President Toledo Sought Following Bribery Allegations
Peruvian Supreme Court ordered the arrest and detention of Toledo in order to investigate a large bribery he received during his presidency. Toledo, a former pro-democracy activist, has the warrant out for his arrest due to corruption and bribery from the Brazilian construction company, Odebrecht.
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