THE CARIBBEAN

Historic Haiti trade mission by Bill Clinton fuels conversation, optimism

A historic Haiti trade mission led by Bill Clinton fueled conversation and changed perceptions among both Haitians and, hopefully, investors.

MARKETING

Jamaica considers cashing in on its image

Boltmania has Jamaica trying to protect its brand through trademarking anything from the national colors to its celebrities.

MEDIA

Cristina Saralegui to receive award

Millions of Latinos know Cristina Saralegui as a popular talk-show host, but she's also a business mogul.

2016 OLYMPICS

Brazilians in South Florida savor chance to be in Olympic spotlight

Brazilians in South Florida erupted in joy and optimism after their home country won its bid to host the 2016 Summer Games.

HAITI

Clinton welcomes potential Haiti investors

Former President Bill Clinton, the U.N.'s special envoy to Haiti, welcomed potential investors and promised to help them succeed in Haiti.

Report: Hard to ease Cuba embargo

A U.S. president has limited ways to ease the embargo on Cuba -- unless he or she certifies that Havana is moving toward democracy or Congress overturns U.S. laws on the sanctions, according to a report by the U.S. Government Accountability Office.

Bill Clinton in Haiti on trade mission

Former President Bill Clinton welcomed a trade mission in haiti Thursday, committing his and the Inter-American Development Bank staff to personally follow up with each investor interested in creating jobs but may need help finalizing a real deal.

CRISIS IN HONDURAS

Obama aide frets about 'ghosts of past' in Honduras crisis

A top Obama administration official urged Honduras' political leaders to accept a deal aimed at ending their crisis.

Mexican cartels may target U.S. firms

America's increasing involvement in Mexico could put more American interests at risk, according to security experts.

Caribbean nations find new financial allies

As a tourism-dependent Caribbean struggles to stay afloat amid the global financial crisis, an increasing number of nations are forging fresh ties with unexpected allies.

AMERICAS CONFERENCE

Experts cite Latin America's timing to turn green

Now is the time for energy in Latin American to go green.

Defamation suit settled in Cuban 'agent' case

A defamation lawsuit filed by a Cuban American anti-embargo activist against a U.S. counterintelligence expert who branded her a Havana ``agent'' has been settled, both sides say.

13TH ANNUAL AMERICAS CONFERENCE

Latin America to lead world recovery, expert says

Latin America will see 3 percent growth next year as it helps lead global recovery, said a World Bank economist.

IMMIGRATION

Cubans tell of capture and torture on Mexican journey

Yurizán González thought his ordeal was over after his kidnappers made a cut on his ear in a room of an old abandoned house in Cancún, the resort southeast of Mexico where he was held captive. But the torture session continued, he said, when the captors removed the cloth plug they had placed in his mouth to mute his screaming and replaced it with a gun muzzle.

Juanes complained about being followed

A Miami radio station broadcast Tuesday a recording of a heated discussion Colombian rocker Juanes had with Cuban authorities a few hours before his concert ``Peace Without Borders'' in Havana.

Ousted Manuel Zelaya slips back into Honduras

In a surprise wrinkle that could change Honduras' political landscape, Manuel Zelaya sneaked back into his country, taking up residence at the Brazilian Embassy.

VENEZUELA

Tombs of victims in 1989 Venezuelan riot opened

Relatives of those who died in riots applauded a decision by Venezuelan authorities to identify the victims and investigate for evidence against the police and army.

JUANES CONCERT IN CUBA

Juanes in Havana:`This is the power of music'

Hundreds of thousands of revelers filled Havana's Plaza of the Revolution on Sunday for Juanes' historic mega-concert, while in Miami, exiles watched on TV with mixed emotions.

Havana singer says exiles should perform in Cuba

A Havana singer who will take part in the Juanes concert Sunday has said that exiled Cuban artists should be allowed to perform in the island and criticized the notorious jailing of a Havana man for his drunken complaint of widespread hunger as ``an awful error.''

TRADE AND POLITICS

'Old friends' Cuba, China strengthen ties

In a series of deals, China is working to deepen its relationship with Cuba. Trade between the two countries is estimated at more than $2.5 billion.