Latin America

Wednesday, July 12th 2017 - 20:25 UTC
Prosecutor is seeking jail for ex Peruvian president and wife charged with Odebrecht bribe

A prosecutor in Peru is seeking up to 18 months in jail for former president Ollanta Humala and his wife Nadine Heredia to keep them from fleeing the country while money laundering charges are prepared against them, according to a request made public on Tuesday.
Tuesday, July 11th 2017 - 07:22 UTC
Colombian president grants amnesty to FARC 3.600 members, as part of the peace deal

Colombia's President Juan Manuel Santos has signed a decree granting amnesty to another 3,600 members of the Farc rebel group, which last year reached a peace deal with the government. It is the third and final amnesty decree signed by Santos.
Monday, July 10th 2017 - 06:54 UTC
Brazilian political system admits “hollowed out” president Temer could soon be removed

Congressional support for Brazilian President Michel Temer is weakening, lawmakers said, days before the lower house is expected to vote on whether he should stand trial on a corruption charge. Temer, whose conservative government’s approval rating is languishing in single digits, is clinging to power after being charged with arranging to take millions of dollars in bribes, the first sitting Brazilian president to face such criminal proceedings.
Friday, July 7th 2017 - 03:32 UTC
Face of the woman who ruled Peru 1,700 Years ago revealed

The face of the Lady of Cao, considered to be a queen who ruled northern Peru 1,700 years ago, was revealed on Tuesday thanks to 3D technology developed by private companies, as was a replica of her mummified body, appearing just as it was found in 2005 at the El Brujo archaeological complex.
Thursday, July 6th 2017 - 07:04 UTC
Morales accuses Chile of violating International Court of Justice rules

Bolivian President Evo Morales accused his Chilean counterpart, Michelle Bachelet, of violating rules of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague by “revealing” the content of the report filed by that country in the dispute over the use of the Silala River, while causing an “unnecessary” conflict in the media.
Thursday, July 6th 2017 - 06:57 UTC
Brazilian plan to review purchase of Bolivian natural gas

Petrobras should cut the maximum amount of natural gas it buys from neighboring Bolivia in half in an effort to encourage domestic importers and distributors to enter the market, according to a Brazilian government study.
Wednesday, July 5th 2017 - 01:34 UTC
Tobacco 2017 harvest a boost for Cuban economy

Cuba's economy is to receive a significant boost from one of its main industries, as tobacco leaf production reached 19,000 tonnes this year, the best harvest of the last decade, it was announced Tuesday in Havana. The figure represents success, but it is still far below the 30,000 tonnes from early estimates.
Tuesday, July 4th 2017 - 02:49 UTC
Bolivia's YPFB wins bid to sell LPG to Paraguay

Yacimientos Petrolíferos Fiscales Bolivianos (YPFB) CEO Oscar Barriga announced Monday that the state company will export 4,000 tons of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) to Paraguay.
Saturday, July 1st 2017 - 18:18 UTC
Cuba, Australia pledge to strengthen economic cooperation

Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez Parrilla and his Australian counterpart, Julie Bishop, Friday signed a memorandum of understanding whereby both countries will strenthen their economic ties.
Wednesday, June 28th 2017 - 02:01 UTC
UN says FARC rebels hand over weapons to Colombian authorities

Leftist rebels in Colombia have turned over almost all of their fighters’ individual weapons as part of a historic peace deal reached with the government last year to end a half century of conflict, the United Nations said Monday.