Lucia Newman, based in Buenos Aires, is Al Jazeera's Latin America editor. She has 25 years of experience in television and journalism.
A recipient of many awards in journalism, in 2001 Lucia picked up the prestigious Edward R. Morrow Award for "sustained coverage of Elian Gonzalez", the child at the centre of a heated custody and immigration battle in 2000 involving the Cuban and US governments.
By rejecting his opponent's demand for a full vote recount, Venezuela's president-elect may be making a costly mistake.
Nicolas Maduro is whistling along with the spirit of Hugo Chavez, but opposition has a salsa all-star of its own.
The role of pope Francis and the Catholic church during Argentina's military dictatorship is under scrutiny.
Cuba’s leader had deep father-son bond with Chavez, and the loss will be more than he can endure.
Al Jazeera's Lucia Newman looks back on the life of deceased President Hugo Chavez who she met on several occassions.
