Anthony Carranza recently had an opportunity to interview Nobel prize nominee, Nestor Amarilla.

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I was recently  interviewed by Anthony Carranza for an article on US relations with Latin America for El Comercio, one of the largest newspapers in Ecuador with a 68k daily circulation and 152k for Sundays edition. This was quite a surprise and an honor to have the opportunity to be mentioned in a newspaper in Ecuador.

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President Hugo Chavez today congratulated Venezuela’s baseball team Leones del Caracas for Friday’s victory over rivals Navegantes del Magallanes. The team moves on to the Caribbean series to defend its title.
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Port-au-Prince, Haiti (CNN) — Earthquake victims, writhing in pain and grasping at life, watched doctors and nurses walk away from a field hospital Friday night after a Belgian medical team evacuated the area, saying it was concerned about security.

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It is being widely reported that the US will be sending up to 10,000 troops into Haiti and deployed off the coast of Haiti. With two wars currently being fought and many other operations conducted throughout the globe the US military often gets harsh criticism launched its way. No matter how you view the military, what they are doing and are going to do in Haiti will help.

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The recent devastation to hit Haiti has caused an outpouring of support from all over the world. It is clear that Haiti is enduring an unforeseen crisis and they need your help. If you would like to donate I have gathered this information from the Red Cross. I will also try my best to keep you updated with different videos from many different sources regarding this tragedy.

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The latest report from Quito yesterday Apple’s authorized reseller “Mundo Mac” translates into Mac World had $10,000 worth of stolen merchandise. The burglars forced their way through the main entrance of the store and stole computers and accessories, according to report.

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In 2003, Goldman Sachs introduced what they perceive as the new wave of economic powerhouses.  Brazil, Russia, India and China are listed as the four countries that will become the economic juggernauts by the year 2050. Out of the four countries selected by Goldman Sachs, China is performing the best; they have the largest increase in growth and the highest GDP but the least amount of democracy.  Brazil, Russia and India pose the biggest questions and have the most work to do to prove Goldman Sachs correct.

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The United Nations’ Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) predicted economic recovery for the region this upcoming year. The report released earlier this week, predicts 4.1 percent overall growth for Latin America before most developed countries begin recovering from the devastating global crisis.

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The smell of urine perforates throughout the town of unstable wooden shacks.  Garbage clutters the corridors; which are prime locations for any drug dealer or thief.  Wild dogs roam the streets eating whatever scraps they can find and leaving behind any remains.  The tourists who flock to this city are warned repeatedly to not venture into these ramshackled areas and to make sure to not stop their vehicles at night, for fear of theft.  No, this is not a description of LA in a new John Carpenter film, this is Rio de Janeiro.

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President Hugo Chavez nationalized two banks this week do to banking irregularities and mishandling of bank liquidations.  This was in part due to a series of law infractions committed withing the banks, which forced the Venezuelan government to intervene in the affair closed doors.

Chavez mentioned to government and finance officials once the both institutions had been rehabilitated they would become part of the public finance system, according to a news report.
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