Daniel Ortega

David Rivera Hung Out With Communists During His Last Campaign

Throughout his embattled political career, David Rivera used his power to undermine Cuba's communist government at every turn. The Cuban-American Republican was one of the staunchest hard-line crusaders against Fidel Castro's regime. When he was a state legislator, he successfully championed a law t ... More >>

Replacing Hugo: Which Latin American Leader Is Next On America's Sh*tlist?

Earlier this week, Venezuelan president Hugo Chavez announced that he'll be undergoing cancer surgery for the fourth time in less than two years. Chavez, who has held power in Venezuela since 1999, apparently isn't too optimistic about his chances; he's already named a successor to take his position ... More >>

Bosco Enriquez was beaten and raped after helping Miami cops bust Latin gangs

Read Part 2 of Bosco Enriquez's saga.

Hugo Chávez's Six-Song Deathbed Playlist

​Among the most politically polarizing figures in modern times, Venezuelan "president" Hugo Chávez has had the rare distinction of sharing the worldwide stage with other high-energy luminaries like Muammar Gaddafi (d. 2011), Kim Jong-il (d. 2011), Evo Morales, Fidel and Raul Castro, Daniel Ortega ... More >>

U.S. Inspectors Approve Cuban Oil Rig 70 Miles Off Florida Coast, Ros-Lehtinen Slams Obama

When it comes to Cuba, President Obama can do little right in the eyes of exilio politicians. When he eased travel restrictions to the island, for example, Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen accused him of undermining democracy on the island. Now she's slamming Obama for his decision to order U.S. inspectors ... More >>

Mahmoud Ahmadinejad Headed to Cuba, Venezuela to Hang With Chavez, Castro

​In a few short weeks, the world's eyes will turn to Havana as a powerful but highly controversial leader with millions of devout followers lands to shake hands with Fidel Castro. No, no, not the pope -- he's not coming until sometime this spring. We're talking about Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, the dour ... More >>

Nicaragua Stays Left, Guatemala Goes Right in Central American Elections

Otto Perez MolinaDaniel OrtegaA leftist former guerrilla retains his grip on power while an ex-general promising mano dura sweeps into office.Yesterday was election day in two Central American countries. In Nicaragua, early results show Hugo Chavez ally and current president Daniel Ortega easily win ... More >>

Lat Am Round-Up: Leaders Play Game of Libyan Hot Potato

Agência Brasil via Wikimedia CommonsHugo Chavez: democratically elected, but a supporter of Libyan strongman Muammar Gaddafi​What do Hugo Chavez, Daniel Ortega, and Fidel Castro have in common? Berets, cigars, military fatigues, state-controlled economies... Errr... scratch that. This could take ... More >>

Fidel Castro Thinks NATO Will Invade Libya for Oil

​As Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi has gone straight up tyrant in his country by ordering the killing of protesters seeking an end to his rule, some of his close allies across Latin America seem to be sticking with him. In fact, Fidel Castro thinks that the protests will be used as an excuse for th ... More >>

Miami art this week: Freedom Tower hangs world-leader punching bags

Future Perfect

Letters from the issue of September 23, 2010

Fidel on Wheels

​Breaking: Fidel Castro is not dead. But he recently sat on a chair with wheels. What does this mean? We have no idea. Though experts tell us that Castro will likely die. Sometime. Eventually. Because he is mortal and pretty damn old. The photos show Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega meeting with ... More >>

Roots Music

Miami's own DJ Craze comes full circle

Camilo's Retreat

He left the war behind to enter a whole new controversy

Letters from the Issue of January 26, 2006

The first thing you learn to kill is your identity

Soy Nicaragüense

I am a Nicaraguan by the grace of God

Cesar's Choice

A conservative Nicaraguan presidential candidate nabs the City of Miami's endorsement

That Was Miami, This Is Managua