Latin America
Latin AmericaYPFB-Andina awarded exploration rights in Santa Cruz areas
Bolivia's export 6.3 % higher than despite drop in gas volumes. Economic growth, foreign investment continue
FARC release captured Colombian soldier in 'gesture of peace'
Wounded combatant handed over to International Red Cross, Cuban and Norwegian dignataries
Bolivian Oil Company CEO on sick leave, has cancer
President Evo Morales to coordinate operations with company executive in the meantime. Vice President Garcia Linera makes the announcement regarding 'Comrade' Villegas
Nicaragua: civic organisations want protesters freed, 'Chinese invaders' out
Expropriation law upsets peasants, environmentalists. 30 arrested nationwide. President Daniel Ortega dubbed a 'traitor'.
FARC Christmas message calls for end to military operations against them
The Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) sent a Christmas message to President Juan Manuel Santos and military officers demanding that all military operations against them be stopped. Wounded soldier to be released.
Groundbreaking of Chinese-backed Nicaragua Canal commences
Protesters, skepticism did not stop the administration of President Daniel Ortega. Project seeks to reshape country's poor economy,
Evo Morales' estate 12.67 percent higher than in 2012
President's affidavit before the State's General Comptrollership raises questions on how he amassed 437,787 US dollars. Opposition says he should have turned poorer, living on a public servant salary.
Colombian nationals to be deported from Venezuela
Fourth time in 2014, always amid allegations of “inhuman and degrading ” treatment. Ombudsman monitoring situation, offering assistance to those involved
Unilateral FARC truce allegedly in force
Colombia's armed forces suffer 10 fatal casualties, several others wounded and one missing in clashes with rebels. Negotiations continue unaltered in Havana.
Cuba’s Coast Guard sinks boat carrying 32 refugees who were trying to reach Fla.
Survivor says her husband went missing. The other occupants were shipped back to the island. Women and children freed, men still in custody.
