Latin America

Sunday, August 17th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Chile: dioxin traces quarantines four more pork factories

Chile's Health Ministry quarantined four more pork factories last Thursday after Canadian health officials confirmed high levels of the carcinogenic chemical dioxin in their pork meat products.
Saturday, August 16th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Dominican Republic president sworn in for 3rd term

President Leonel Fernandez promised to boost agriculture production but warned of dire economic times as he was sworn in for a third term on Saturday
Friday, August 15th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Contradicting data about Magallanes economic activity

Economic activity in Magallanes Region, extreme south of Chile, has fallen dramatically during the second quarter of this year compared to the same period a year ago according to the latest data from the country's official Statistics Office.
Friday, August 15th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Twelve Brazilian Super Tucanos for Chilean Air Force

Brazil's aircraft manufacturer Embraer signed a contract on Friday to provide the Chilean Air Force (FACH) with 12 Super Tucano for tactical training missions. The first should be delivered in the second half of 2009.
Thursday, August 14th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Chile's top tourism official warns on dam project for Patagonia

Chile's director of tourism bureau, SERNATUR Oscar Santelices said that the country's tourism industry is worried about potential negative effects of the HidroAysén dam project slated for Chilean Patagonia.
Thursday, August 14th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Bolivia: Morales and opposition governors agree to sit and talk

Bolivian President Evo Morales and opposition regional governors agreed on Wednesday to meet in an attempt to ease the bitter power stand off that has paralyzed the country for most of the year.
Thursday, August 14th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
S. America spending to upgrade armed forces and equipment

Although most Latinamerica and United States officials deny the existence of an arms race in South America, “large increases in military expenditure have been taking place in several countries of the region”, points out the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute, SIPRI:
Thursday, August 14th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Venezuela: price rises of up to 50% for 15 basic foods

Venezuela raised regulated prices of 15 basic foods ranging from bread to beef by up to 50% and removed price controls from other goods in an attempt to ease sporadic shortages in supermarkets.
Thursday, August 14th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
President Chavez at peace with World Jewish Council

Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez promised a delegation of visiting Jewish leaders he would condemn “all forms of anti-Semitism.”
Wednesday, August 13th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Energy short Chile looks for potential alternative sources

As global temperatures and energy prices soar, scientists, policymakers and environmentalists throughout the world are scrambling for solutions. For its part, Chile could meet as much as half its electricity demands with clean energy, according to a report released Friday by energy experts from the Universidad de Chile and Universidad Tecnica Federico Santa Maria.