Tag: Americas press review
the fate of Monsignor Rolando Alvarez in Nicaragua
Bishop Rolando Alvarez refused to leave Nicaragua last week along with 222 other political prisoners. Since then, the regime has sentenced him to 26 years and four months in prison,…
the Catholic Church calls for the release of protesters imprisoned since 2021 in Cuba
The Pope’s envoy, Cardinal Beniamino Stella, asked this Wednesday, February 8 ” the release of Cubans who participated in the anti-government protests of July 11, 2021 “, writing 14 y…
learning lessons from the riots in Brazil
A little less than 48 hours after the attacks by supporters of ex-president Jair Bolsonaro against the presidential palace, the Congress and the Supreme Court in Brasilia, Brazil is looking…
Joe Biden’s first ‘late’ visit to the Mexican border
Joe Biden announced Thursday that his administration would deny people from Cuba, Nicaragua, Venezuela and Haiti the ability to seek asylum if they cross the Mexican border illegally. The US…
who to lead the House of Representatives?
Who to replace Democrat Nancy Pelosi? The new Republican majority in Congress still fails to find a leader. Six times in a row, Kevin McCarthy has not obtained the necessary…
the protest is gaining momentum in Peru
Blocked roads, burning tires: the protest continues in Peru despite the proposal for early elections. Supporters of the president deposed last week, Pedro Castillo, continue to demonstrate across the country.…
in Peru, the president intends to organize early elections
New President Dina Boluarte announced last night that she intended to hold early elections, after another day of protests. She also said ” the state of emergency in the cities…
should Mexico grant political asylum to Pedro Castillo?
A thousand demonstrators marched through the streets of downtown Lima Thursday afternoon, to demand the release of Pedro Castillo and the holding of early elections. This question is debated this…
in El Salvador, a city under siege to hunt down criminal gangs
The army and police are currently surrounding the town of Soyapango, on the outskirts of the capital San Salvador. More than 140 suspected gang members were arrested during this special…
“Bolsa Família”, the Brazilian social program renewed by Lula
In Brazil, President-elect Lula is fulfilling one of his campaign promises: the “Bolsa Família” social program will be extended for the next four years. It’s on the front page of…