Articles by Rodrigo Ugarte

Rodrigo Ugarte


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Ukraine Crisis News: Elections Continue Despite Rebel Vow to Stop Them

The eastern provinces under rebel control have been disrupting elections in Donetsk and Luhansk, despite the presence of observers at the borders.

Strengthening Educational Ties Between Mexico and U.S. Through Student Exchanges: Presidential Initiative to Increase Number of US Students Studying in Latin America

The U.S. and Mexico will try to bridge the gap in student exchange numbers while the U.S. tries to encourage more educational interaction with all of Latin America.

International News: Former Guatemala President Alfonso Portillo Jailed in New York, Ordered to Pay Over $2 Million

The former president took bribes and embezzled money from the Guatemalan government. Guatemala's history is plagued with corruption and death, having suffered through some of the most horrific internal conflicts of the latter 20th century; however, there has been some attempt to bring criminals to justice, even if they committed crimes after Guatemala's civil war.

Earthquake Rocks Greece, Turkey and Bulgaria, Hundreds Hospitalized

The northern Balkans experienced a severe seismic event that caused various casualties but no fatalities and major damage.

Iran Executes Billionaire Guilty of $2 Billion Scam: Banker Put to Death for Fraud

The billionaire scammer has been executed by hanging, Iran's legal method of execution. Iran is well known for its secretive government and excessive punishments; however, this most recent news was very shocking to the world.

LGBT Rights and News: Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos Changes Stance on Gay Marriage

Juan Manuel Santos, in a surprising move, has come out in favor of gay marriage one day before elections.

Inequality in the Classroom: US Public Education System 'Social Divisive, Educationally Unsound, Morally Bankrupt'

Recent study released by the Dept. of Education shows extensive inequality in access to education and discipline targeting students of color.

Chilean Students Continue Protests for Education Reform: Students Want Free Public University Education for All

The protesters do not believe the government has done enough to guarantee education reform and will continue to protest until they achieve it.

US Immigration Reform News 2014: Will President Barack Obama Act First or Wait for Elections?

The GOP may be stalling immigration reform in an attempt to curtail opposition in the primaries, but will the administration and the Democrats continue to pursue it?

Venezuela Sanctions May Stall, John Kerry Condemns Maduro and Opposition

Kerry warns that the Maduro administration must make some headway otherwise the sanctions will move forward, despite how much they threaten the U.S. position in the region.

Harvey Milk Commemorative Stamp Revealed by White House

Harvey Milk's stamp was revealed on the activist would-be 84th birthday. More than thirty years ago Harvey Milk died, gunned down by a man who hated the achievements Milk had made.

South Dakota Sued in Marriage Equality Case, One State Left

The lawsuit challenges the state's ban but may be delayed by other states' lawsuits waiting to be heard at different court levels.

Tennessee Considers Using Electric Chair as Alternative to Lethal Injection

Gov. Bill Haslam signed the law into effect, making electrocution an alternative for lethal injections.

Coffee Rust Continues to Ravage Central American Farms; US Pledges $14 Million

USAID will team up with an American university to combat the fungal plague devastation coffee cultivation.

Colombian Presidential Election Continues in Turmoil: Bribes, Scandal and Resignations

Both sides attack each other with allegations of bribes and corruption, forcing resignations in both parties.

North Korea News: Tensions Rise Between North & South Following Artillery Shots

North Korea fired at a South Korean ship patrolling the Northern Limit Line. Shots fired across the border between the two Koreas have continued to strain already tense relations.

Report: Mexican Drug Cartel Hires Gang to Torture Minnesota Teenagers

The Sinaloa Cartel hired MS-13 to torture two teenagers they suspected of stealing from the drug cartel.

Chipotle Doesn’t Include Latino Writers in 'Cultivating Thought' Cup Campaign

The fast-food chain will have excerpts by 10 authors on the sides of cups and bags but failed to include Latino writers.

Kidnap Victim Found in California Following Decade of Captivity; Isidro Garcia Arrested

California woman freed after being held captive and raped for a decade. In California, police have freed a woman held captive for 10 years. According to CNN, the woman, who was 15 years old at the time of her kidnapping, disappeared 10 years agowith her then live-in boyf riend.

Peruvian Congressman Comes Out as Gay in Historic Announcement

Carlos Bruce came out in an interview with a national newspaper, becoming first openly gay congressman in the nation's history.

VA Scandal 2014 in Phoenix: Veterans Affairs Secretary Eric Shinseki Voices Frustration Over Negligence; Obama Administration Steps in

Secretary Eric Shinseki faces harsh criticism following the revelations of malfeasance and falsification at the hands of VA medical staff.

Switzerland Vetoes Highest Minimum Wage in the World: $25-an-Hour Referendum Did Not Pass

The proposed increase would have made Switzerland the country with the world's highest minimum wage.

AT&T Set to Buy DirecTV: Move Consolidates Control Over Communications

AT&T-DirecTV merger could rival Comcast-Time Warner Cable in consumer base size as well as fundamentally shift the economy of television. More options for some and less competitive prices for others.

Vietnam-China Dispute Worsens: China Maintains Oil Rig, Sends Ships to Vietnam

China continues evacuation of its citizens in Vietnam as protest continue. However, China refuses to remove its oil rig from Vietnamese waters, claiming sovereignty over the area.

Thousands Flee Massive Floods in Serbia and Bosnia: Torrential Rains Destroy Land and Cause Casualties

Severe flooding has forced thousands to leave their homes in two Baltic countries. Other European nations have pledged their support.
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