Latin America

Friday, April 18th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Tibet and impeached minister mark a new low for M. Bachelet

The government of Chilean president Michelle Bachelet marked this week a new low when her Education minister was impeached and barred five years from office, and the Lower House approved a proposal condemning repression in Tibet and calling on Beijing to hold talks with the Dalai Lama.
Friday, April 18th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Inquiry into death of British priest during Pinochet period

Arrest orders have been extended for six Chilean naval officers allegedly involved in the abduction and torture of a British Catholic priest and other political prisoners during the early days of the September 1973 military coup that ousted elected Socialist president Salvador Allende.
Friday, April 18th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
US FDA team in Chile to inspect salmon industry

A team of US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) officials arrived Friday in Chile where over the next several days they will conduct on-site inspections of the country's once-booming salmon industry.
Thursday, April 17th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Chinese investment in Latam forecasted to grow 20% annually

Chinese investments in Latinamerica could grow at an annual rate of 20% in the coming decade particularly those sectors linked to commodities said Jiang Shixue, a Latinamerican expert from Beijing's National Academy of Social Sciences.
Thursday, April 17th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
FAO asks Latam for help to prevent high food prices

The governments of Latin America must act to prevent high global food prices from increasing malnutrition in the region, officials from the UN Food and Agriculture Organization warned this week in Brasilia.
Thursday, April 17th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Chilean Central Bank purchases help to prop US dollar

The dollar closed in Santiago money markets at 456.6 Chilean pesos on Thursday, up from 434.1 Chilean pesos a week ago. This rapid gain comes in the wake of Chile's Central Bank's announcement last week that it would buy 8 billion US dollars over the course of the year.
Tuesday, April 15th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Hello Miami: Long lines in Cuba for cellular phones

Hundreds of Cubans queued for blocks outside phone stores on Monday to sign up for cellular phone service for the first time. Contracts cost about 120 US dollars and do not include a phone or credit to make and receive calls.
Sunday, April 13th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Haiti's Congress sacks Prime Minister over food riots

Haiti Parliament voted on Saturday to oust Prime Minister Jacques Edouard Alexis following widespread anger over rising food prices that led to days of deadly protests and looting.
Sunday, April 13th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Indian president begins strategic tour of Latam countries

India's President Pratibha Patil left on Saturday for a Latinamerican tour of Brazil, Mexico and Chile with the purpose of strengthening trade, investment and political ties with the region.
Sunday, April 13th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Chavez calls FARC to release civilians and stop kidnapping

Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez confirmed he was working for the release of a third group of hostages held by the Colombian guerrilla group FARC, including Ingrid Betancourt and urged the rebels to free all civilian hostages.