Hugo Chavez Cancer Mystery is Set to Spiral Venezuela Out of Control
Daniella Bove-LaMonica in World 4 months ago
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez postponed the official start of his third term due to alleged illness, prompting debate over the lengths that his health is linked to the health of his country.
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Mexico Presidential Inaguration: New President Takes Office In Shadow of Drug War
Daniella Bove-LaMonica in World 6 months ago
Mexico's president-elect ascends to power this weekend amidst doubts about the country's security situation and whether the new leader has what Mexico needs to finally defeat the cartels.
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Hugo Chavez Bolivarian Revolution Might Be Bruised After Venezuela Elections 2012, But Will Continue
Daniella Bove-LaMonica in World 7 months ago
Hugo Chavez's recent presidential victory, while largely overlooked by the global community, means important things for Venezuela as a country and for the Americas region.
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Mexico 2012 Election Results: What is at Stake for the US?
Daniella Bove-LaMonica in World 11 months ago
On Sunday, Mexico will elect a new president among Enrique Pena Nieto, from the PRI; Manuel Lopez Obrador, from PDR, and Josefina Vazquez Mota, from PAN. What does it mean for America?
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Mexico Presidential Election: Drug War Tarnishes Felipe Calderon Legacy
Daniella Bove-LaMonica in World 11 months ago
Unfortunately for Mexican President Felipe Calderon’s legacy, drugs, guns, and decapitated bodies sell more headlines than economic percentage points on a graph.
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A Better Global Strategy
Daniella Bove-LaMonica in Politics 2 years ago
Resolving the global drug problem requires a tough overhaul of the current failing policies.
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Hardly High Time to Legalize Drugs
Daniella Bove-LaMonica in Politics 2 years ago
Drug legalization wouldn't curtail transnational crime or protect public health. It would be similar to the government saying smoking is good for you.
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Al-Qaeda and Drug Trafficking, a Dangerous Partnership
Daniella Bove-LaMonica in World 2 years ago
There is evidence of links between terrorist and crime organizations, most notably Al-Qaeda and drug cartels. To combat this, U.S. counterterrorism and anti-crime communities need to collaborate.
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