Latin America

Monday, July 6th 2015 - 07:55 UTC
Francis in Ecuador repeats call 'to hear the cry of the earth and the cry of the poor'

Francis landed in Ecuador's capital Quito on Sunday to begin an eight-day tour of South America that will also include visits to Bolivia and Paraguay. On his first visit as pontiff to Latin America, the Argentina-born pope is scheduled to conduct masses in both Quito and the coastal city of Guayaquil before flying to Bolivia on Wednesday.
Saturday, July 4th 2015 - 07:21 UTC
Ecuadorians take to the streets to protest against Correa; Pope arrives Sunday

Thousands of people turned out for protest marches across Ecuador on Thursday to call for the ouster of President Rafael Correa just three days before a visit by Pope Francis. Full demonstrations were reported in the three biggest cities, Quito, Guayaquil and Cuenca, as well as other smaller cities. Correa claimed a 'coup' was on the making.
Saturday, July 4th 2015 - 07:13 UTC
Cristina Fernandez plans sixth meeting with the Pope, when he visits Paraguay

Argentine President Cristina Fernández will have a meeting with Pope Francis during the Pontiff’s visit to Paraguay, official sources have confirmed. The Argentine leader will travel to Asunción between July 11 and 13 for her sixth encounter with Francis, who will be ending his South American tour during those dates. The Pope will visit Ecuador, Bolivia and Paraguay, beginning Sunday.
Friday, July 3rd 2015 - 07:45 UTC
Republicans anticipate they will not approve a US ambassador to Cuba

United States Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said on Thursday that his chamber is unlikely to approve a US ambassador to Cuba, sending a quick rebuff to President Barack Obama and his drive to normalize relations with the U.S. neighbor and longtime Cold War foe.
Thursday, July 2nd 2015 - 06:37 UTC
Pacific Alliance summit takes off in Peru with business conferences

The Xth summit of the Pacific Alliance took off on Wednesday with the attendance of presidents from Chile, Colombia, Mexico and Peru at the Peruvian sea-side resort of Paracas.
Thursday, July 2nd 2015 - 05:17 UTC
US embassy will be opened on July 20; Kerry will raise the flag in Havana

President Obama formally announced on Wednesday that the United States and Cuba have both agreed to open embassies in each other’s capitals following more than a half-century of hostilities between the two nations.
Wednesday, July 1st 2015 - 03:51 UTC
US and Cuba ready to announce embassies opening in Havana and Washington

President Obama will announce on Wednesday that the U.S. and Cuba have reached an agreement to open embassies in Havana and Washington, an administration official has confirmed. The announcement marks a major step in ending hostilities between the longtime foes and an opportunity to re-establish formal diplomatic relations and apparently will be simultaneous from Havana.
Tuesday, June 30th 2015 - 05:42 UTC
Commonwealth's 53-member states support Guyana's sovereignty and territorial integrity

The 53 member states of the Commonwealth have pledged to support Guyana in the ongoing maritime border dispute with Venezuela. Commonwealth Secretary General Kamalesh Sharma, sought to assure the government of the groupings commitment on his arrival to Jamaica.
Monday, June 29th 2015 - 20:25 UTC
Strangling Falklands' hydrocarbons industry is 'unacceptable' with dangerous implications for global business

The government of Argentina's campaign to strangle the Falkland Islands hydrocarbons industry is 'unacceptable' and taking action against British and international oil and gas companies has dangerous implications for global business, warned Foreign Office minister Hugo Swire on Monday reacting to an Argentine federal court ordering the seizure of UK and US assets involved in Falklands' operations.
Monday, June 29th 2015 - 07:05 UTC
End of Copa America for Chile's “Finger of God” Jara: three matches suspension

Chile defender Gonzalo Jara will miss the rest of the current Copa America after being suspended for three matches for sticking his finger up an opponent's backside and feigning injury during a match.