Latin American politics

Former President of Argentina Nestor Kirchner Dies

Former President of Argentina Néstor Kirchner Dies

By Mariela Rosario | 10/27/2010 - 17:00 | 0 Comments

Former president of Argentina Néstor Kirchner died today at the age of 60 of a heart attack at his summer residence in the small town of El Calafate.

While he was president, Kirchner oversaw Argentina's recovery from the 2001-2001 economic collapse. As a center-left leader, he has wielded considerable political influence over the last century. He was...

Ingrid Betancourt & Her Ex-Husband's Fighting Films

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Ingrid Betancourt & her Ex-Husband's Fighting Films

By Damarys Ocaña Perez | 10/26/2010 - 12:30 | 0 Comments

Ingrid Betancourt may be the most famous kidnap victim in recent memory, so it’s probably no surprise that the colombiana’s story is the subject of dueling projects in Hollywood. At stake: Betancourt’s legacy, which has taken a beating lately after she sued the Colombian government for her pain and suffering (despite the fact that they rescued her...