Global Americans Names Carl Meacham President and Chief Executive Officer
The Global Americans Board of Directors announces today that Carl Meacham has been unanimously elected to serve as its President and Chief Executive Officer.
Protestors Demonstrate in Peru to Demand Boularte’s Resignation
The protests have prompted a statement condemning violence and calling for dialogue from the European Union, an observation mission from the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights, as well as a meeting held between members of the Permanent Council of the Organization of American States (OAS) discussing the ongoing situation in Peru on January 18.
Bolsonaro Supporters Attack Brasilia’s Government Buildings
On Sunday, January 8, supporters of former President Jair Bolsonaro laid siege to the National Congress building, the Presidential Palace, and the Supreme Court in Brasilia.
Colombian Government Suspends ELN Ceasefire
The ELN—Colombia’s largest active guerilla group—later replied with a statement issued on Tuesday claiming that they did not agree to such a ceasefire and clarified they would only analyze a ceasefire proposal during the ongoing negotiations.
Peru Declares State of Emergency
Amid the ongoing political crisis, on Wednesday, Peruvian Defense Minister Alberto Otarola declared a 30-day state of emergency throughout the country.
Goldfajn to Lead IDB
On Sunday, the Inter-American Development Bank’s (IDB) board of governors elected Brazil’s Ilan Goldfajn as the president of the hemisphere’s premier financial institution.
Protestors Demonstrate in Mexico
On Sunday, Mexicans took to the streets across the nation to protest President Andrés Manuel López Obrador’s plan to replace the National Electoral Institute (INE) with directly elected delegates.
U.S. Backs Probe of OAS Head
Last Saturday, the U.S. backed calls for an external probe into a potentially intimate relationship involving OAS Secretary General Luis Almagro and a Mexican-born staffer, reported Associated Press.
Lula Wins Brazil’s Runoff Elections
After the victory, Lula addressed Brazilians and made clear that “they want more freedom, equality, and fraternity in our country,” adding that “I will govern for 215 million Brazilians and not just for those who voted for me.”
Brazilian Presidential Candidates Prepare for Second-Round Election
This Sunday, October 30, Brazil heads to the polls for a second-round runoff between President Jair Bolsonaro and former President Luiz Inácio “Lula” da Silva.