FIU Experts: Honduras is Obama’s first major test in Latin America

Ousted Honduran President Jose MAnuel Zelaya and Roberto Michellitti accept mediation by Costa Rican president

The crisis in Honduras will test President Obama’s ability to mediate a peaceful and acceptable resolution in the Central American country, FIU experts said this week at a panel discussion on the crisis. “President Obama and his administration are trying to reestablish a relationship with the region,” said Eduardo A. [...]

FIU to host Pan American Round Table

A women’s organization founded in 1916, the Pan American Round Table promotes mutual understanding, friendship and democracy among the nations of the Western Hemisphere. The director of international affairs for the Organization of American States (OAS) will speak at the conference on June 18. By Sissi Aguila The 2009 Pan [...]

LACC to host book presentation on Cuban revolution

Frank Pais

Who truly organized the 26 of July Movement? Who was responsible for the guerilla forces led by Fidel Castro in the Sierra Maestra? In his book, “Frank País: Architect of Cuba’s Betrayed Revolution,” author José Alvarez contends that Frank País was the real mastermind of the Cuban Revolution and was [...]

Wisdom of the Andes

Wisdom of the Andes

With the co-sponsorship of LACC, SIPA and the Honors College, students can experience the rich and expressive culture of indigenous Ecuador this summer, July 28 to August 6. Participants will earn three credits (six credits for Honor College students) in diverse courses such as “Native Religions of Central and South America” [...]