Latin America

Monday, August 17th 2009 - 12:09 UTC
Chile ponders tidal energy potential in Magellan Strait

An initial study on Chile’s tidal energy capacity confirms the country has “unique global potential” for this renewable energy source. According to the report, published by Chile’s National Energy Commission (CNE), even if only 10% of this renewable resource is harnessed, it would exceed the existing installed capacity of Chile’s central electricity grid, or SIC.
Monday, August 17th 2009 - 07:24 UTC
Easter Islanders want to limit resident population

The airport of Easter Island was again occupied by protesting locals forcing to cancel flights and causing considerable delay in the rest of the traffic. This is not the first time locals take over the Mataveri terminal in Rapa Nui and for the same reason: to protest the growing number of people who are arriving to become permanent residents.
Saturday, August 15th 2009 - 13:12 UTC
US Navy huge multi-purpose vessel calls in Punta Arenas

USS Makin Island one of the latest built and largest US Navy multi-purpose amphibious assault ship called in Punta Arenas, in the extreme south of Chile after having sailed through the Magellan Strait.
Saturday, August 15th 2009 - 11:17 UTC
Colombia completes military deal with US and invites Brazil to join

Colombia would like to increase its military ties with Brazil and other South American countries, President Alvaro Uribe said on Friday after the Foreign Affairs ministry announced it had completed talks with Washington on allowing US troops to use seven Colombian military bases.
Saturday, August 15th 2009 - 11:13 UTC
Colombian church confirms talks with FARC rebel leaders

Colombian Cardinal Dario Castrillon confirmed this week that he has talked with the leader of Colombia’s largest rebel group as part of the church’s hierarchy’s effort to mediate an end to the decades-long civil war.
Saturday, August 15th 2009 - 11:07 UTC
Mexico/Uruguay sign strategic association accord and advance trade

Mexico president Felipe Calderón and Uruguay’s Tabare Vazquez signed on Friday in Montevideo a Strategic Association accord to strengthen political dialogue and bilateral trade relations in the framework of the 2004 free trade agreement.
Friday, August 14th 2009 - 13:47 UTC
Zelaya calls for more US drastic measures against Honduras usurpers

Ousted Honduran president Manuel Zelaya said he expects the US administration to take more drastic actions against the de facto government of Roberto Micheletti. Zelaya held a three and a half hour meeting on Thursday with Chilean president Michelle Bachelet in Santiago as part of his round of visits to drum support for his reinstatement.
Friday, August 14th 2009 - 07:43 UTC
Mexico offers to mediate between Colombia and Venezuela and Ecuador

Mexican president Felipe Calderón on an official visit to Colombia offered his country’s mediation in the conflict between Bogotá and neighbouring Ecuador and Venezuela.
Friday, August 14th 2009 - 05:13 UTC
Chilean conservative presidential hopeful leads comfortably in latest opinion poll

Chilean Conservative businessman Sebastián Piñera continues to enjoy a lead going into the country’s December 11 presidential election, according to a poll by the Center for Studies in Contemporary Reality (CERC).
Thursday, August 13th 2009 - 14:36 UTC
Uribe will be present at Unasur summit in Bariloche

The Unasur (Union of South American Nations) extraordinary summit to address the US forces in Colombian bases controversy, and which was agreed in Ecuador, will take place in Bariloche at the end of the month announced the Argentine presidency.