South American Politics

"The Classroom Is Filled with Bats Who Are Going to the Bathroom on Their Heads!"

When we wrote that thing about former CBS4 reporter, Colombia lover, and apparent Miami hater Brian Andrews, we had no idea he had a news partnership deal with the Miami Herald. But he does, and here he is reporting on a Colombian classroom that "is filled with bats who are going to the bathroom o ... More >>

Hugo Chavez Stinks, but Rafael Correa...Not

Today's Hugo Chavez's tenth anniverary in power. He's messed with everybody's brains since taking the oath of office -- and he has brought a voice to a lotta poor Venezuelans, many of whom have come to Miami. But this caudillo ain't slick. He's lucky. Oil revenues have soared to the point where he's ... More >>

Argentina Prez Says Fidel is Doing Fine

Peronist Argentine President Cristina Kirchner had a face-to-face chit chat with Fidel Castro today, and told the Government's press agency that Castro seems to be in good health. This conflicts with recent front page news that Castro is near death. She also reports that Castro watched Obama's swear ... More >>

Letters from the Issue of January 1, 2009

"Just assume these local politicians are lying when they say anything."

Miami Feds Extradite Filipino Murder Suspect

Maybe it's the palm trees, the sunny weather, the women on the beach. Maybe it's the welcoming international culture. Maybe it's the ready supply of blow. Who knows? But there's definitely something about Miami that appeals to murderous despots and wanted criminals of all nationalities, from ex-Vene ... More >>

Guilty Verdict in the "Suitcase Trial"

Maybe it's the palm trees, the sunny weather, the women on the beach. Maybe it's the welcoming international culture. Maybe it's the ready supply of blow. Who knows? But there's definitely something about Miami that appeals to murderous despots and wanted criminals of all nationalities, from ex-Vene ... More >>

Jury In "The Suitcase Trial" Can't Reach A Verdict

Maybe it's the palm trees, the sunny weather, the women on the beach. Maybe it's the welcoming international culture. Maybe it's the ready supply of blow. Who knows? But there's definitely something about Miami that appeals to murderous despots and wanted criminals of all nationalities, from ex-Vene ... More >>

Jury Deliberation Begins This Morning In The "Suitcase Trial"

Maybe it's the palm trees, the sunny weather, the women on the beach. Maybe it's the welcoming international culture. Maybe it's the ready supply of blow. Who knows? But there's definitely something about Miami that appeals to murderous despots and wanted criminals of all nationalities, from ex-Vene ... More >>

Chavez Takes a Page from 1984

Maybe it's the palm trees, the sunny weather, the women on the beach. Maybe it's the welcoming international culture. Maybe it's the ready supply of blow. Who knows? But there's definitely something about Miami that appeals to murderous despots and wanted criminals of all nationalities, from ex-Vene ... More >>

Weekly News Wrap - Chavez, Imus, Iran, the CIA and more

Maybe it's the palm trees, the sunny weather, the women on the beach. Maybe it's the welcoming international culture. Maybe it's the ready supply of blow. Who knows? But there's definitely something about Miami that appeals to murderous despots and wanted criminals of all nationalities, from ex-Vene ... More >>

Chávez bid deflated, win for democracy?

Maybe it's the palm trees, the sunny weather, the women on the beach. Maybe it's the welcoming international culture. Maybe it's the ready supply of blow. Who knows? But there's definitely something about Miami that appeals to murderous despots and wanted criminals of all nationalities, from ex-Vene ... More >>

Haven and Hell

As Chávez grabs more power, three Venezuelans who fled death threats find their struggles don't end with asylum.

King Juan Carlos and Chavez do Trance

As Chávez grabs more power, three Venezuelans who fled death threats find their struggles don't end with asylum.

Terrorists Weigh in on Supermodel Visit

As Chávez grabs more power, three Venezuelans who fled death threats find their struggles don't end with asylum.

A Reporter on the Lam in Latin America

El Nuevo Herald’s Gonzalo Guillén is the latest victim of Bush buddy Álvaro Uribe

Chavéz Chat Fest

El Nuevo Herald’s Gonzalo Guillén is the latest victim of Bush buddy Álvaro Uribe

"Star Witness" in Poleo Case in Jail Again

El Nuevo Herald’s Gonzalo Guillén is the latest victim of Bush buddy Álvaro Uribe

Patricia Poleo: Fugitive, or Mercenary?

El Nuevo Herald’s Gonzalo Guillén is the latest victim of Bush buddy Álvaro Uribe

Castro Who?

El Nuevo Herald’s Gonzalo Guillén is the latest victim of Bush buddy Álvaro Uribe

The Fugitive

Patricia Poleo, a Venezuelan journalist and political activist, is accused of murder. She's in exile in Miami.

Concierto Aniversario

Patricia Poleo, a Venezuelan journalist and political activist, is accused of murder. She's in exile in Miami.

BEST TERROR ALERT

October 26, 2004

Miami International Airport

The President and Mr. Blowfly

Latin politics and Miami's filthiest rapper knock 'em dead in Austin

BEST SPANISH-LANGUAGE RADIO PERSONALITY

Enrique Santos and Joe Ferrero

BEST OUTDOOR ART

Greenpeace Human Art Protest

The Greenpeace Effect

Environmental advocates claim they just want loggers to play by the rules. But Brazilian mahogany barons, local lumber lords, the U.S. Department of Justice, and the Port of Miami all want these tree-huggers stopped

Through a Lens Distortedly

A new documentary about Hugo Chavez plays it fast and loose

What's Up With The FTAA ?

A new documentary about Hugo Chavez plays it fast and loose

Q&A

Why novelist Alberto Fuguet likes free trade

Q. Is It Free Trade Or Fair Trade ?

A: Nothing is free, life isn't fair, and the debate rages on

All Around the Neighborhood

A quick look at our amigos from Toronto to Tierra del Fuego

BEST SPANISH-LANGUAGE BOOKSTORE

La Moderna Poesia

BEST PLACE FOR A FIRST DATE

Club Tropigala

Fontainebleau Hilton

How to Organize a Peace Protest in Little Havana

First, get unified; next, give out food

Letters from the Issue of February 20, 2002

First, get unified; next, give out food

BEST FESTIVAL

Argentine Festival

The Beef on Tainted Bovine

Mad cow disease, part 3

Headbang in Bogotá

The other Plan Colombia

The Assassin Next Door, Part 2

Chile demands that former secret police agent Armando Fernandez Larios face justice for his role in the murderous Caravan of Death. But he seems to be safe in Miami -- thanks to the U.S. government.

The Assassin Next Door

Chile's infamous undercover operative Armando Fernandez Larios has lived a quiet life in Miami. But his past is about to catch up with him.

Miami in the Meantime

With the future of their country in flux, Venezuelans are setting up shop, and opposing camps, in Florida

Have Cars, Will Travel

Why are all those South American cop cars parked off Le Jeune Road? Ask salesman Ricardo Callado.