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Front-runner in Mexico’s presidential race pledges respect for democracy and plurality - The Washington Post
Enrique Pena Nieto, the PRI candidate, said his 10-point “democratic presidency” pledge is aimed at intellectuals, non-governmental groups and students, many of whom protested over the weekend
120522  mexico  politicsandsecurity  humanrights  elections 
2 hours ago by isacson
Cae el tercer jefe policial de Morales en un año denunciado por corrupción - ABC Color
El presidente boliviano, Evo Morales, removió ayer a un general como jefe de la Policía nacional, tras denuncias de corrupción, el tercer caso en poco más de un año que salpica a la institución
120522  bolivia  publicsecurity  politicsandsecurity  corruption  newsemail 
2 hours ago by isacson
Presidente Otto Pérez divulga 17 retos para reducir violencia
Las autoridades explicaron que las acciones en las tres áreas del Pacto comenzarán a impulsarse de inmediato, mientras las medidas concretas en seguridad se iniciarán este fin de semana
120522  guatemala  publicsecurity  politicsandsecurity 
2 hours ago by isacson
Página/12 :: El mundo :: Mal clima para el discurso de Piñera
El presidente chileno habló por dos horas en las cuales, más que rendir cuentas, hizo un repaso de las obras y proyectos realizados, dejando de lado nuevas propuestas o la autocrítica
120522  chile  politicsandsecurity 
2 hours ago by isacson
Crisis en la Policía tras cambio de jefe nacional
La designación, atribuida al presidente Evo Morales, generó un fuerte malestar en filas policiales, al punto que un alto jefe puso su cargo a disposición del alto mando
120522  bolivia  politicsandsecurity  publicsecurity 
2 hours ago by isacson
Cinco lecciones de la “Marcha anti EPN” para los políticos y los partidos
¿Qué tienen que aprender los políticos y los partidos de una jornada en la que los ciudadanos, con pocos recursos, pero con un discurso articulado, creatividad y frescura llevaron la política y la democracia a la calle?
120522  mexico  politicsandsecurity  elections 
5 hours ago by isacson
Mexico risks return to corrupt past with PRI presidential candidate - latimes.com
The PRI has not cleaned up its act or modernized over the last 12 years. To the contrary, it has deepened its networks of corruption and illegality in the territories it still controls
120522  mexico  politicsandsecurity  elections  corruption 
6 hours ago by isacson
Gobierno de Haití anuncia desmantelamiento de campamento paramilitar
El primer ministro de Haití, Laurent Lamothe, anunció este domingo el desmantelamiento en Puerto Príncipe de un campamento utilizado por grupos paramilitares que reclaman la reinstauración del Ejército
120521  haiti  publicsecurity  politicsandsecurity 
yesterday by isacson
Encuestas todavía no favorecen a Capriles - Venezuela - ElNuevoHerald.com
Estudios publicados recientemente ubican a Capriles, actual gobernador del céntrico estado Miranda, por debajo de Chávez, candidato a la tercera reelección, con variaciones de 17 a 36 puntos
120521  venezuela  politicsandsecurity  elections 
yesterday by isacson
Guerrillas’ outbreak eroding Peruvian president’s approval rating — MercoPress
The poll showed 61% of respondents disapproved of Humala's handling of the recent attacks and 69% said they believe the Shining Path is making headway
120521  peru  politicsandsecurity 
yesterday by isacson
Chavez admits he is currently working 8 hours a day or less and resting to recover — MercoPress
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez broke his weeklong silence to say that “unfortunately” he will not continue being that “runaway” horse that never slept
120521  venezuela  politicsandsecurity 
yesterday by isacson
Hipólito Mejía dice país volvió al ‘totalitarismo’ - listindiario.com
El ex mandatario declaró que hoy presentará todos los detalles del uso de los recursos del Estado, compra de cédulas y represión de militares y policías que denunciaron dirigentes del PRD
120521  dominicanrepublic  politicsandsecurity  elections 
yesterday by isacson
The Associated Press: Dominican election in dispute after apparent win
A governing party official appeared to have scored a first-round win in the Dominican Republic's presidential election but supporters of his main opponent complained of vote-buying and other forms of fraud
120521  dominicanrepublic  politicsandsecurity  elections  newsemail 
yesterday by isacson
El oficialista Danilo Medina se perfila como el próximo presidente dominicano, Articulo OnLine
El exministro de la Presidencia de la República Dominicana Danilo Medina, candidato presidencial del oficialista Partido de la Liberación Dominicana (PLD, liberal), se perfila como el próximo presidente del país
120521  dominicanrepublic  elections  politicsandsecurity 
yesterday by isacson
Brazil's Truth Commission May Find Inconvenient Answers - Bloomberg
This suggests, intriguingly, that the president of Brazil may at some point be charged with laundering the proceeds of an armed robbery. At the very least, it might cause her some embarrassment
120521  brazil  humanrights  politicsandsecurity  newsemail 
yesterday by isacson
Mexico’s drug war: Storm clouds with silver linings | The Economist
The unpopular war against the cartels may well cost President Felipe Calderón’s party the election, but it looks unlikely to end
120521  mexico  publicsecurity  politicsandsecurity  newsemail 
yesterday by isacson
Young Mexicans march against old ruling party, despite lead in polls - The Washington Post
The involvement of private university students in the forefront of Saturday’s protests was unusual in Mexico’s heavily class-conscious political sphere
120521  mexico  politicsandsecurity  elections 
yesterday by isacson
Interview with Mexican presidential candidate Andrés Manuel López Obrador - The Washington Post
It is not true that Peña is 20 points above me. It’s part of the management of the regime. They have control of the media, with few exceptions
120521  mexico  politicsandsecurity  elections 
yesterday by isacson
Interview with Mexican presidential candidate Enrique Peña Nieto - The Washington Post
Do you remember El Chapo [Joaquín Archivaldo Guzmán Loera], the biggest drug lord in Mexico? The PRI put him in jail. When the PRI left government, he was in jail. With the PAN government, he escaped
120521  mexico  politicsandsecurity  elections 
yesterday by isacson
Interview with Mexican presidential candidate Josefina Vázquez Mota - The Washington Post
We have a real possibility of winning, because I have a trajectory that comes from civil society
120521  mexico  politicsandsecurity  elections 
yesterday by isacson
Dominican Republic Elections: Ex-President Hipolito Mejia Challenges Danilo Medina
Medina is hoping to succeed President Leonel Fernandez, who spent billions on such major infrastructure projects as a subway system, hospitals and roads
120520  dominicanrepublic  politicsandsecurity  elections 
yesterday by isacson
Cae aprobación a la gestión del presidente peruano Humala
La aprobación a la gestión del presidente peruano Ollanta Humala cayó cinco puntos porcentuales en mayo, a 51% contra el 56% en abril
120521  peru  politicsandsecurity 
yesterday by isacson
Honduran Tycoon Accused of Drug Ties Named 'Press Predator'
RSF claims that Facusse maintains his own “private militia” which “can count on support from the police and army to impose his will”
120520  honduras  politicsandsecurity  pressfreedom 
yesterday by isacson
Mexican presidential candidates mostly mute on drug wars – USATODAY.com
But none of the four candidates issued statements on the tragedy or posted comments on their Twitter accounts
120517  mexico  publicsecurity  politicsandsecurity  elections 
5 days ago by isacson
Brazil’s President Faces Defining Decision Over Forest Bill - NYTimes.com
Valor Econômico, the country’s top financial newspaper, likened the moment to the battle over President Obama’s sweeping health care law
120517  brazil  politicsandsecurity  environment 
5 days ago by isacson
Mayoría de mexicanos quiere que EU apoye a combatir la violencia: encuesta
52% de los encuestados cree que Estados Unidos debe ayudar a México, incluso con tropas y agentes antidrogas
120516  mexico  politicsandsecurity  uspolicy 
6 days ago by isacson
Poll Suggests Calderon's Drug War Hurt by Lack of Coherent Strategy
Aside from prioritizing large troop deployments in Mexico's most violence-racked cities, including Ciudad Juarez, the government's strategy has been mostly reactive
120516  mexico  politicsandsecurity  publicsecurity 
6 days ago by isacson
Gobierno aracnofóbico | Plaza Pública
Los beneficiarios de esta polarización son los radicales y los que obtienen más rentas del país con un Gobierno pensando como ejército contrainsurgente
120516  guatemala  politicsandsecurity  civilmilitaryrelations 
6 days ago by isacson
Brazil rocked by corruption scandal | World news | Guardian Weekly
Cachoeira is allegedly the lynchpin of a scheme involving three senators, five MPs and four companies
120516  brazil  politicsandsecurity  corruption 
6 days ago by isacson
Sindicatos bolivianos preparan más protestas - América Latina - ElNuevoHerald.com
Sindicatos de obreros, médicos y paramédicos se preparan para retomar esta semana sus protestas callejeras para exigir un incremento salarial
120515  bolivia  politicsandsecurity 
7 days ago by isacson
Página/12 :: El mundo :: Evo pacta con la COB
Las protestas alcanzaron la semana pasada su punto más alto con un paro nacional de tres días
120515  bolivia  politicsandsecurity 
7 days ago by isacson
Amado Boudou, Argentina Vice President, Accused Of Illegal Enrichment, Money Laundering, Influence Peddling
Influence peddling and money laundering allegations haven't been enough to topple Argentina's vice president, Amado Boudou. On Monday, illegal enrichment accusations were added to the mix
120515  argentina  politicsandsecurity  corruption 
7 days ago by isacson
Humala busca superar crisis en Defensa e Interior con un nacionalista y un militar | LaRepublica.pe
Sin cuadros políticos. El congresista y ex titular de Producción José Urquizo Maggia asume la cartera de Defensa; mientras que el general de brigada en retiro EP Wilver Calle Girón tendrá a su cargo el Ministerio del Interior
120515  peru  politicsandsecurity 
7 days ago by isacson
BBC News - Haiti stalemate ends as parliament backs new PM's plans
International donors had voiced concern about the political vacuum
120515  haiti  politicsandsecurity 
7 days ago by isacson
Vázquez Mota drops in Mexican poll - FT.com
Monday’s poll showed Andrés Manuel López Obrador, the leftwing candidate who came a close second in the 2006 election, passing her for the first time with 20.9 per cent
120515  mexico  politicsandsecurity  elections 
7 days ago by isacson
Mexico candidate blames opposition as bodies pile up | Reuters
Vazquez Mota sharpened her attacks on his Institutional Revolutionary Party, or PRI, saying it had made life easy for brutal drug traffickers in Mexico
120515  mexico  politicsandsecurity  elections 
7 days ago by isacson
Andres Oppenheimer: PRI win in Mexico is far from certain | Dallas Morning News Opinion and Editorial Columns - Opinion and Commentary for Dallas, Texas - The Dallas Morning News
Despite the current conventional wisdom, Peña Nieto will not be able to maintain his lead in the polls, and the election will be much tighter than it now seems
120514  mexico  politicsandsecurity  elections 
8 days ago by isacson
Mexico's Pena Nieto draws fire but survives debate | Reuters
Polls have shown Pena Nieto could win as many votes as his two rivals combined in the July 1 presidential contest, and analysts said Sunday's attacks had not done enough damage
120508  mexico  politicsandsecurity  elections 
14 days ago by isacson
Mexico’s telegenic presidential front-runner survives debate - The Washington Post
Peña Nieto, of the Institutional Revolutionary Party, or PRI, survived, even as he was called a liar and a fraud by Josefina Vazquez Mota of the ruling conservative National Action Party (PAN) and leftist Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador from the Democratic Revolutionary Party (PRD)
120508  mexico  politicsandsecurity  elections 
14 days ago by isacson
View from Caracas: Trouble in Venezuela brings benefits to its neighbour - FT.com
Mr Santos, once a bitter enemy of Mr Chávez, recently described him as a “factor of stability” for the region
120508  colombia  venezuela  politicsandsecurity  venezuelanforeignpolicy  c-relationswithvenezuela 
14 days ago by isacson
Aprueban ley que regula empleo de la fuerza por parte de la PNP | El Comercio Perú
La medida busca preservar la seguridad ciudadana y el resguardo de las instalaciones y servicios públicos, como agua y energía eléctrica
120504  peru  politicsandsecurity  publicsecurity 
18 days ago by isacson
Argentina takes oil stake with nod to socialism - Washington Times
The critical comments hit close to home for the Argentine president, who has styled herself as a champion of Latin American integration
120504  argentina  politicsandsecurity 
18 days ago by isacson
Haiti legislature approves Lamothe as PM - FRANCE 24
Haitian lawmakers ratified the appointment of Laurent Lamothe as the new prime minister of the earthquake-ravaged country after months of government limbo
120504  haiti  politicsandsecurity 
18 days ago by isacson
BBC News - Mexico election: Enrique Pena Nieto
Mr Pena Nieto built his reputation on the "pledges" he set out for his governorship in the State of Mexico, focusing on public works and improvement of infrastructure
120504  mexico  politicsandsecurity  elections 
18 days ago by isacson
Mexico’s PRI, leading to retake presidency, vows not to return to old ways - KansasCity.com
It’s trying to recast itself as no longer the corrupt, opaque and repressive machine that gripped Mexico for much of the 20th century
120504  mexico  politicsandsecurity  elections 
18 days ago by isacson
Pena Nieto Tests Poll Lead in Mexico Vote Debate After Gaffes - Businessweek
The former governor of Mexico state just needs to avoid blunders in the two debates scheduled for May 6 and June 10 to all but ensure victory in the July 1 election
120504  mexico  politicsandsecurity  elections 
18 days ago by isacson
The Associated Press: Mexico's leftist tries to overcome past mistakes
"The blockade on Reforma (the city's main avenue) looked in the end like a temper tantrum, and the alternative government and legitimate presidency, a comic opera"
120504  mexico  politicsandsecurity  elections 
18 days ago by isacson
Cuba's New Mantra: Viva Private Business : NPR
Communist authorities say that nearly half of Cuba's economic activity will shift to the private or "non-state" sector in the next four or five years
120503  cuba  politicsandsecurity  economyandsecurity 
19 days ago by isacson
AFP: Ailing Chavez activates Venezuela political council
The president, staffed the council, a consultative body led by Vice President Elias Jaua that had existed only on paper since the 1999 Constitution, raising eyebrows as Venezuelans fret about their leader's health
120503  venezuela  politicsandsecurity 
19 days ago by isacson
World News - Cuba to let its people leave the country?
The comment by Parliament Chief Ricardo Alarcon has residents, exiles and policymakers abuzz with speculation that the much-hated exit visa could be a thing of the past
120503  cuba  politicsandsecurity 
19 days ago by isacson
Mexico's chance at first female president slims | Fox News
Her momentum lost, Vazquez Mota is now as much as 20 points behind Pena Nieto in many polls
120503  mexico  politicsandsecurity  elections 
19 days ago by isacson
Proceso » Rechaza Beltrones que haya dinero ilícito en campaña de Peña Nieto
El senador Manlio Fabio Beltrones, coordinador de las campañas de los candidatos del PRI a diputados federales, rechazó que en la del candidato presidencial Enrique Nieto se hayan filtrado recursos de procedencia ilícita
120502  mexico  politicsandsecurity  elections  corruption 
20 days ago by isacson
Chávez “empobreció su país y acabó con las instituciones” - ABC Color
El prestigioso escritor mexicano Carlos Fuentes declaró que el presidente venezolano Hugo Chávez “empobreció Venezuela y terminó con las instituciones” en su país, criticando su carácter de “demagogo”
120502  venezuela  politicsandsecurity 
20 days ago by isacson
Chilean students’ leader rejoices with WSJ calling her a “re-diaper baby” — MercoPress
The editorial also blasts President Sebastian Piñera for his inability to deal with these social movements and stand up to “environmentalists” and leftist political leaders
120502  chile  politicsandsecurity 
20 days ago by isacson
Latin America Opens Up to Equality - NYTimes.com
The Latin America-Caribbean region, once a caldron of machismo and gender inequality, has jumped ahead on women’s advancement with more female heads of state and heads of government — five — than any other area globally
120502  entireregion  politicsandsecurity 
20 days ago by isacson
El gobierno virtual de Chávez tiene a Venezuela en vilo - 02.05.2012 - lanacion.com  
Viajó por décima vez en un año a Cuba; dicen que tiene fuertes dolores y se mueve en silla de ruedas
120502  venezuela  politicsandsecurity 
20 days ago by isacson
Gobernador de Michoacán insinúa que el EPR está detrás de estudiantes
El gobernador de Michoacán, Fausto Vallejo, insinuó que grupos radicales como el EPR están detrás de las acciones emprendidas por estudiantes en Morelia
120502  mexico  politicsandsecurity 
20 days ago by isacson
Vázquez Mota in uphill battle for presidency - FT.com
It was perhaps apt, then, that Ms Vázquez Mota recently asked to conduct her interview with the Financial Times via written answers to questions sent by email, rather than in person
120502  mexico  politicsandsecurity  elections 
20 days ago by isacson
BBC News - Mexico election: Josefina Vazquez Mota
Divisions within the PAN have marred her campaign, which got off to a shaky start and led her to overhaul her team and appeal for the party to unite behind her
120502  mexico  politicsandsecurity  elections 
20 days ago by isacson
BBC News - Mexico election: Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador
He has adopted a more moderate tone, apologising for the disruption the protests of 2006 caused
120502  mexico  politicsandsecurity  elections 
20 days ago by isacson
Tomás Borge, temido ministro del Interior de la Nicaragua sandinista · El Nuevo Diario
Borge afirmó en una entrevista Perú en 2005: "No se puede amar al pueblo sin ser temido y odiado por los enemigos del pueblo"
120501  nicaragua  politicsandsecurity 
21 days ago by isacson
Muere Tomás Borge · El Nuevo Diario
Para 1961, junto a Carlos Fonseca Amador, Francisco Buitrago, Jorge Navarro, Silvio Mayorga, José Benito Escobar, Noel Guerrero y Germán Pomares, y de excombatientes de Sandino, Borge Martínez fundó el FSLN
120501  nicaragua  politicsandsecurity 
21 days ago by isacson
Calderón: en seguridad no hay una alternativa
Sin mencionar a los candidatos presidenciales, dijo que cuando se les pregunta, responden que se debe dar continuidad o reforzarla
120501  mexico  politicsandsecurity 
21 days ago by isacson
Huelgas en Bolivia no tienen tregua pese a festivo - América Latina - ElNuevoHerald.com
Morales decretó a última hora del viernes que este lunes sería festivo, pero la Central Obrera Boliviana (COB), la mayor entidad sindical de este país de diez millones de habitantes, lo calificó de “maniobra”
120501  bolivia  politicsandsecurity  laborrights 
21 days ago by isacson
BBC News - Sandinistas co-founder Tomas Borge dies in Nicaragua
Borge became the powerful interior minister in the Ortega government of the 1980s, where he imposed censorship on the media and was accused of human rights violations
120501  nicaragua  politicsandsecurity 
21 days ago by isacson
Liberan a 181 de los 194 estudiantes detenidos en Michoacán
Se trata de líderes estudiantiles y jóvenes que participaron directamente en la quema de vehículos el viernes pasado
120501  mexico  politicsandsecurity 
21 days ago by isacson
In Mexico Presidential Race, a Bruising Battle Online - NYTimes.com
On Web sites and in the online social media, a parallel battlefield has emerged as candidates vie for the support of voters
120430  mexico  politicsandsecurity  elections 
22 days ago by isacson
Venezuela no investigará acusaciones de Aponte - Venezuela - ElNuevoHerald.com
La fiscal general Luisa Ortega Díaz anunció el jueves que su despacho no investigará los señalamientos que un ex magistrado formuló contra altos oficiales
120427  venezuela  politicsandsecurity  corruption 
25 days ago by isacson
Maduro, ¿el sucesor? | ELESPECTADOR.COM
El periodista venezolano Nelson Bocaranda dice que el regreso de Chávez a La Habana se debe a la designación del canciller como nuevo vicepresidente
120427  venezuela  politicsandsecurity 
25 days ago by isacson
Evo Morales dice estar feliz porque no estudió en la universidad · El Nuevo Diario
Morales fue fuertemente criticado este jueves por haber afirmado que “estoy muy feliz y muy contento de no haber ido a la universidad”, al condenar los actos vandálicos de universitarios contra la sede del sindicato de cocaleros
120427  bolivia  politicsandsecurity 
25 days ago by isacson
Attorney General in Mexico to Investigate Wal-Mart - NYTimes.com
The attorney general’s investigation is the most serious action the government has announced so far, since investigators will gather evidence about the company’s executives as well as public officials
120427  mexico  politicsandsecurity  corruption 
25 days ago by isacson
Business as usual in Mexico? | The Call
A formal investigation at the state and/or municipal levels is even less likely. Since Mexico's transition to democracy, political power has shifted from the once all-powerful presidency toward the 32 state governors and the mayors
120427  mexico  politicsandsecurity  corruption 
25 days ago by isacson
UPDATE 1-Brazil land law passes in defeat for Rousseff | Reuters
Rousseff still has the option of vetoing the bill, one of the most controversial to pass Brazil's Congress in recent years. Several government sources told Reuters they expect her to do so
120427  brazil  politicsandsecurity  environment 
25 days ago by isacson
Colombia Uribe Says Venezuela Is Paradise for Terrorist - Businessweek
Venezuela is a haven for drug traffickers and terrorists and needs a new government to restore democratic values, former Colombian President Alvaro Uribe said
120427  colombia  venezuela  c-relationswithvenezuela  politicsandsecurity 
25 days ago by isacson
AFP: Brazil to boost military presence to protect Amazon wealth
Amorim said Brazil did not feel threatened by any neighboring country but added: "We cannot rule out that some power from outside the region" may covet the natural resources of the Amazon
120427  brazil  politicsandsecurity 
25 days ago by isacson
DEVIDA: No se puede persistir en políticas fracasadas | Revista Ideele
El reto principal de ocupar la Dirección Ejecutiva de la entidad que supuestamente ejerce la rectoría del Estado en un tema tan complejo como el de las drogas y el narcotráfico, es lograr que te hagan caso en el resto del Estado
120426  peru  narcotrafficking  politicsandsecurity  [x]ngodocument 
25 days ago by isacson
Miles de universitarios vuelven a las calles chilenas - América Latina - ElNuevoHerald.com
En la víspera de que el gobierno divulgue su proyecto de reforma tributaria para recaudar fondos para la educación, miles de universitarios iniciaron el miércoles la primera marcha del año
120426  chile  politicsandsecurity 
26 days ago by isacson
Temor a censura ronda ley electoral de Ecuador - América Latina - ElNuevoHerald.com
La Corte Constitucional de Ecuador escuchó el martes el temor de sectores de la oposición y la prensa a que se instaure la censura previa durante la cobertura electoral mediante una ley impulsada por el presidente Rafael Correa
120426  ecuador  pressfreedom  politicsandsecurity 
26 days ago by isacson
Los estudiantes chilenos vuelven a desafiar a Piñera - 26.04.2012 - lanacion.com  
Más de 50.000 jóvenes marcharon por una educación gratuita y de calidad en Santiago
120426  chile  politicsandsecurity 
26 days ago by isacson
Chávez llegó en la madrugada sin dirigirse formalmente a los venezolanos - Nacional y Política - EL UNIVERSAL
A diferencia de otras ocasiones, el canal del Estado pasó en diferido, a la 1:30 am, el arribo del Presidente, quien no habló al país, como es su costumbre hacerlo
120426  venezuela  politicsandsecurity 
26 days ago by isacson
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