Bicentennial of the Revolution
Argentina commemorates the 200th anniversary of its Revolution on May 25. The nation broke colonial ties with Spain in 1810. At that time, Argentines set up an autonomous local government called the Primera Junta (First Board), composed of intellectuals and military leaders. The country declared its independence on July 9, [ … ]
International Relief for Haiti
The aftermath of Haiti’s devastating earthquake in January brought forth an unprecedented show of solidarity worldwide among governments, private sectors, nongovernmental organizations and the public.
Movies
Spanish director Ana Diez presents the drama of two young people who learn about love just as politics in Uruguay turn their world upside down. Xavi is separated from his first love Rosana when Marxist rebels begin plotting an overthrow of Uruguay’s dictatorship in 1973. After 30 years, they find [ … ]
Argentina Toward the Future
President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner invites Argentines to rethink their country during the bicentennial. “The bicentennial will offer us a great opportunity to rethink our country, not looking back but looking forward, yet with a vision of those things we could have done better or where we went wrong so [ … ]
Illicit Trafficking Beyond Borders
Organized criminal groups have become deeply involved in illicit trafficking of wildlife, precious stones and minerals, human organs and other contraband. This black market trade provides a source of profit in addition to the narcotrafficking and weapons trades.
Books
What can be done to eliminate the increasing violence caused by gangs in Central and South America? This book, compiled by Peruvian NGO Ciudad Nuestra, gathers the opinions and research of experts, who address reasons that drive youngsters to become gang members. It also considers the complexities of these groups [ … ]
Going to the World Cup
Eight of the 32 teams participating in the 2010 FIFA World Cup come from the Americas, which is home to some of the best players in the world, such as Brazil’s Kaká, Argentina’s Lionel Messi and Uruguay’s Diego Forlán. The International Federation of Association Football event, dating back to 1930, [ … ]
Trafficking in Antiquities
Organized criminal groups have become deeply involved in illicit trafficking of wildlife, precious stones and minerals, human organs and other contraband. This black market trade provides a source of profit in addition to the narcotrafficking and weapons trades.
Music
The sound of bass drums, rainsticks, marimbas — an instrument similar to the xylophone — and long conical bongos known as “cununos” can be heard once more in Colombia, thanks to a Ministry of Culture plan to restore the musical heritage of Latin America’s second-biggest population of African descent after [ … ]
Brazil Hosts International Military Sports Tournament
Along with pride at being named the site of the 2016 Summer Olympics, Rio de Janeiro is proud of hosting international military tournaments. In 2011, the city will host the fifth Military World Games, which take place every four years.
Trafficking in Wildlife
Organized criminal groups have become deeply involved in illicit trafficking of wildlife, precious stones and minerals, human organs and other contraband. This black market trade provides a source of profit in addition to the narcotrafficking and weapons trades.
Nations Team Up Against Illicit Traficking
The trade in drugs, weapons and other forms of illicit trafficking is a direct threat to national security and undermines the stability of all countries in the Western Hemisphere. The networks established by illicit traffickers transcend national boundaries. Since no single country can fully tackle these problems alone, these threats [ … ]