Algerians have been protesting in the streets since February 22. (Photo: Reuters). Algeria’s Interim President Abdelkader Bensalah in a televised speech, promised Tuesday to organize free elections within 90 days following weeks of protests that led to the resignation of leader Abdelaziz Bouteflika after 20 years in power. The Interior Minister issued licenses for 10 new political parties in Algeria »
Haitian President to Elect New Prime Minister
From L-R: Jean Michel Lapin, Marjorie Alexandre Brunache, Gabriel Fortune are the candidates for Haiti’s new Prime Minister. ( Photo: Prensa Latina). Haiti’s President Jovenel Moise will elect a new Prime Minister from three candidates proposed by leaders of the parliament. The three candidates are Marjorie Alexandre Brunache, Jean Michel Lapin who is already serving as the interim prime minister, »
Venezuela Foreign Minister Visits Syria, Meets Bashar Al-Assad
Arreaza began a two-day official visit to Syria on Thursday, laying a wreath at the Unknown Soldier monument. (Photo: Reuters). During a two-day visit to Syria, Venezuela’s Foreign Affairs Minister Jorge Arreaza said Thursday that Juan Guaido’s political party has been promoting violence and death in the Latin American country. At a press conference held in Damascus, the Venezuelan Minister »
Brazilian Government Threatens to End Indigenous Health System
The new proposal takes on the path of the anti-Indigenous policies of the government»
Syrians Continue to Return from Lebanon, Jordan
Over 200 000 displaced Syrians have already return to the country »
Colombia: Teachers Protest Government’s Neoliberal Reforms
On February 14, the Colombian teachers had staged a strike demanding improvements to the provision of health services for teachers and their families »
Brazil: Judge Releases Executives Involved in Mining Tragedy
The seventh penal courtroom of the Court of Justice in the state of Minas Gerais unanimously rejected a petition in favor of those responsible for the tragedy»
Mexican Authorities Implicated in Ayotzinapa Case
Mexican authorities have been linked to the disappearance of the 43 Ayotzinapa students, the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) said Thursday»
Health Professionals Strike in Argentina, Close State Hospitals
Nearly 30,000 doctors and healthcare professionals are refusing to go to work Wednesday and Thursday leaving 600 public hospitals closed in Buenos Aires, and other regions»
Latin America Remembers Hugo Chavez
Chavez’s spirit was contagious and empowered the region with a passion for Latin America and its colorful history»