Monthly Archives: December, 2011
Chavez Blames United States for Cancer
On Wednesday, the president of Venezuela suggested that the United States of America may have developed technology to induce cancer in their political opponents, including himself. Hugo Chavez, long known … Continue reading
Economy of Brazil Passes Britain
Moving from seventh to sixth globally, Brazil has now passed Britain’s economy in terms of nominal GDP. Brazil’s industrial sector accounts for nearly 30% of total GDP, and the country … Continue reading
McDonald’s to Exit Bolivia
Being the largest fast food chain in the entire world wasn’t enough to sustain the fast food behemoth’s presence in Bolivia. Having doubled since 2000, the country’s GDP per capita … Continue reading
Newsprint Takeover Threatens Opposition in Argentina
Newsprint in Argentina was officially expropriate by the government in a 41-26 along partisan lines on Thursday, Dec 22nd. Long a thorn in the side of President Cristina Fernandez, opposition … Continue reading
Alianza del Pacífico Forges Ahead
Mexico, Chile, Peru and Colombia met on the 16th of December to solidify an economic alliance initiated by Alan García Pérez, the former president of Peru. In the interest of … Continue reading
Humala Reverses Course
Just four months into his administration as president of Peru, Ollanta Humala has moved from extreme leftist rhetoric mimicking the Chavez administration in Venezuela, to a centrist administration run by technocrats. Among … Continue reading
Economic Zones in Honduras
In 2009 the country removed then President, Manuel Zelaya, from power for attempting an unconstitutional takeover inspired by the support of leftist Hugo Chavez in Venezuela. In February, the country’s … Continue reading
Unlikely Bedfellows
Venezuela has been predominantly Catholic for roughly half a millennium since the Spanish conquest. Iran has been under Muslim control for nearly one and a half millennium. Venezuelans speak Spanish. Iranians … Continue reading
Argentina Needs a Psychologist
According to a recent article published at Mercopress.com, economist Carlos Melconian stated that rather than consulting with Economists to determine a solution to Argentina’s economic riddles, authorities should consult with a … Continue reading
