Latin America

Thursday, December 24th 2009 - 09:03 UTC
EU, US and OAS condemn killing of Colombian governor attributed to FARC

The European Union, United States and the Organization of American States condemned the killing of Colombian governor Luis Francisco Cuellar, which has been attributed to the Marxist-inspired, drugs-funded Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia, FARC, the oldest guerrilla grouping operating in the country.
Wednesday, December 23rd 2009 - 15:52 UTC
Kidnapped Colombian governor found dead with slit throat

The body of Luis Francisco Cuellar Carvajal, governor of the Colombian department of Caqueta, was discovered Tuesday not far from where he was kidnapped the night before, government spokesperson Wilmer Rua said.
Wednesday, December 23rd 2009 - 09:54 UTC
Uribe offers reward for info leading to kidnapped Colombian governor

Colombian President Alvaro Uribe is offering the equivalent of almost half a million US dollars reward for information leading to the rescue of a governor snatched from his home Monday night by a guerrilla commando unit dressed in army uniforms. He also asked for the recovery of 24 military, captives of the guerrilla.
Wednesday, December 23rd 2009 - 09:26 UTC
Highlanders stationed in Falklands triumph in Chilean war game competition

An elite team of British soldiers beat Special Forces from around the world to win a grueling competition in the driest place on Earth, repots Daily Record.co.uk. The eight-man unit from the Highlanders (4 Scots) picked up the gold medal in the Chilean Patrol Competition before their recent deployment to the Falkland Islands.
Wednesday, December 23rd 2009 - 07:38 UTC
Glacier experts’ international summit next February in Chile

Chile will be the focus of international attention in February when Valdivia’s Centre for Scientific Studies (CECS) hosts an international conference of more than 150 experts on glaciers and climate change.
Wednesday, December 23rd 2009 - 06:17 UTC
Spain’s Air Comet grounded leaves thousands stranded in Latinamerica

Spain's long-haul leisure carrier Air Comet stopped flying Tuesday, stranding thousands of passengers at airports in Spain and Latin America.
Tuesday, December 22nd 2009 - 16:17 UTC
Chile promotes tourism marriage ceremonies in Rapa Nui (Easter Island)

If the standard white dress wedding is too staid, and vows read by an Elvis impersonator too clichéd, don’t despair. There is a Rapa-nui wedding ceremony, complete with loincloth, awaiting you on Chile’s Easter Island.
Tuesday, December 22nd 2009 - 14:16 UTC
“Justice, the people and God” meditating on Uribe’s re-re-election

Colombian president Alvaro Uribe remains nuclear about his future plans and whether he will run for a third period. His only public statements so far have been that he will abide by the results of the referendum which should open the way for his candidacy next May 2010.
Monday, December 21st 2009 - 17:42 UTC
Colombia beefs up Venezuelan border with airborne battalions

The Colombian government has announced it is building a new military base on its border with Venezuela and has activated six new airborne battalions. Relations between the two nations are at a historic low with Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez already telling his generals to prepare for war.
He moved 15,000 more troops up to the border, accusing Colombia and its ally, the US, of planning an attack.
Monday, December 21st 2009 - 15:22 UTC
Renovation year for Bolivian Armed Forces

Bolivia’s Armed forces expect next year to renew their military hardware and “store away all the junk”, but also called on neighbouring countries “not to fear” Bolivian plans.