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Mexico, long lagging in gender equality, nominates first female attorney general

Following the resignation of Mexico's attorney general Thursday, Marisela Morales was quickly nominated to fill the post. Michelle Obama recently lauded her 'unfailing drive.'
04/01/2011 05:09 pm
Nicaragua opposition unites to contest legality of President Ortega's candidacy

The four Nicaraguan opposition parties on November's ballot will present legal challenges to President Daniel Ortega’s candidacy for a third term in office.
03/23/2011 06:17 pm
In El Salvador, Obama lauds Funes as a model Central American leader

During his two-day visit to El Salvador, President Obama hailed center-left President Mauricio Funes as a leader who has strengthened democracy in a region beset by instability.
03/23/2011 09:20 am
Nicaragua, Costa Rica both see victory in Hague's ruling on border standoff

The International Court of Justice today ordered Costa Rica and Nicaragua to withdraw all troops, police, and security personnel from a contested border region.
03/08/2011 05:14 pm
In Latin America, new ads aim to steer men away from machismo

A growing number of men throughout Latin America are bucking traditional 'machismo' roles as a wave of anti-machismo ads and campaigns attempt to redefine what it means to be Latino.
02/15/2011 05:52 am
Border dispute with Nicaragua has Costa Rica rethinking its lack of army

The International Court of Justice is expected to rule any day on a Costa Rica-Nicaragua border dispute. The case has caused the 'Switzerland of Central America' to reexamine its commitment to disarmament.
02/07/2011 04:45 pm
The world in 2011: Trends and events to watch in every region

Monitor staff writers and correspondents in each of the world's regions share what they expect to be top headlines in 2011.
12/28/2010 02:17 pm
Global News Blog Costa Rica's coffee farmers find another way to grind out a profit

As Costa Rica's coffee sales falter, farmers are turning to tours of their farms and production process to plump up their profits from this waning cash crop.
12/07/2010 04:00 pm
Why Nicaragua and Costa Rica are in a tense standoff over a remote swamp

Costa Rica and Nicaragua are at loggerheads over control of a remote island on the San Juan River. Google Maps and The Hague have been sucked into the dispute.
11/30/2010 01:25 pm
Global News Blog Relic of Iran Contra scandal now a hip eatery

In Costa Rica, a plane purchased by Nicaraguan Contras with money from the US has been transformed into a popular restaurant and bar.
11/29/2010 09:19 am
Record number of Chinese students flock to US colleges

The recession meant fewer Americans went abroad to study last year, and some countries sent fewer students to US colleges. But the number of Chinese students in the US increased by 30 percent.
11/15/2010 02:42 pm
Global leadership: Brazil enters the power surge of women

Entering the ranks of global leadership, Brazil's President-elect Dilma Rousseff becomes the 18th woman head of state currently in power when she takes office in January.
11/13/2010 03:00 pm
In Pictures The Art of the Americas Wing at the MFA
In Pictures Costa Rica landslide
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As Prop 19 to legalize marijuana fails in California, Latin American leaders breathe relief

Current leaders of Mexico and Colombia were relieved that Prop 19 failed, but former leaders feel more free to express their support of relaxing drug laws.
11/03/2010 12:55 pm
Dilma Rousseff set to win Brazil election. Did she really need Lula to play the gender card?

Dilma Rousseff, the handpicked successor of President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, headed into today's Brazil election poised to beat centrist challenger, Jose Serra, according to polls.
10/31/2010 10:25 am
Where have all Latin America's dictators gone?

Latin America's transition to democracy seems well established, with credible elections this year throughout the region. The recent Ecuador uprising underscores how dangers remain.
10/22/2010 10:51 am
Mario Vargas Llosa: an interview from the Monitor's archives

Mario Vargas Llosa, who was awarded the 2010 Nobel Prize for Literature, was interviewed by the MONITOR in 1977. Llosa spoke about literature and politics in the Latin America region. He criticized US politics, called Fidel Castro's Cuban revolution "a great deception," and said he found Latin American writers to be socially and politically committed than those in the US.
10/07/2010 04:28 pm
The New Economy National Coffee Day: Where can you get your free cup today?

National Coffee Day is today, Sept. 29, throughout the US. Here are a few places you can participate.
09/29/2010 02:50 pm
Ceviche: All you need is raw fish, lime juice, and patience

Eight hours marinating in lime or lemon juice is the 'cooking' part of ceviche, a versatile seafish dish that each Latin American country puts its own spin on.
08/13/2010 04:42 pm
Gallery Controversial animal sports
Africa Monitor Netherlands vs Uruguay: Three reasons why Uruguay will win

Uruguay is not favored to win today's Netherlands vs Uruguay semifinal, but they should be. Here's why.
07/06/2010 09:56 am
The US may be the richest nation, but it's not the happiest

The United States, which had the highest gross domestic product per capita, can't claim to be as happy as Denmark and New Zealand.
07/01/2010 06:26 pm
In Pictures Most dangerous snakes