World Briefing | The Americas: Brazil: Priest Detained After Abuse Accusations
The police detained an 83-year-old priest after he was accused at a congressional hearing of having molested boys as young as 12 and a television station broadcast a tape of him having sex with a 19-year-old man. feeds.nytimes.com |
World Briefing | The Americas: Guatemala: Frustrated, Chief of Corruption Panel Resigns
After two and a half years at the head of a United Nations commission, Carlos Castresana resigned, saying that Guatemala had failed to keep promises to follow the panel’s recommendations. feeds.nytimes.com |
Costa Rica Court Rejects Vote on Same-Sex Civil Unions
Court says referendum would put minority at disadvantage in predominantly Roman Catholic country www1.voanews.com |
Scores Feared Buried in Guatemala Landslides
A massive landslide buried up to 100 people in Guatemala when they tried to dig out a bus caught in deep mud as torrential rains battered the country. feeds.nytimes.com |
Mexico City Memo: Mexico Watches California Marijuana Vote
In Mexico, there is concern about possible spillover effects should California legalize marijuana. feeds.nytimes.com |