Latin America

Unions turn up the heat on Colombia trade

June 22, 2011 By Mark Gruenberg

With the Republicans poised to write draft legislation affirming the controversial trade pact between the U.S. and Colombia, labor stepped up its drive against the agreement.

Ecuador’s social spending lifts many out of poverty

June 8, 2011 By Brian McAfee

Since President Correa took office four years ago, 15.851 billion USD has been invested in public works.

Peru’s left candidate Humala wins presidency by a nose

June 7, 2011 By Emile Schepers

Left-wing candidate Ollanta Humala of the "Gana Peru" coalition won by a nose over Keiko Fujimori, the daughter of disgraced strongman Alberto Fujimori.

Colombia trade pact ignores big problems

June 3, 2011 By Karen Hansen-Kuhn

The U.S.-Colombia free trade pact would reinforce a system that leaves farmers and consumers at the mercy of volatile prices and markets.

Deposed President Zelaya returns to Honduras

June 1, 2011 By W. T. Whitney, Jr.

"Our cry is for return of all rights and guarantees of Honduran democracy," Zelaya told supporters. "We are heading for a constituent assembly to win back power."