Latin America

Thursday, August 27th 2009 - 15:19 UTC
An “eternally grateful” Chile mourns Ted Kennedy’s death

Chilean President Michelle Bachelet gave her condolences on Wednesday to the family of the late Massachusetts Senator, Edward Kennedy, whom she called “A great politician who supported a democratic Chile during hard times for our country.”
Thursday, August 27th 2009 - 08:45 UTC
China has come to the rescue of Latinamerican exports, says Cepal

China’s sustained demand for food, energy and minerals has helped Latinamerican countries to stimulate their economies and contain the negative impact of the current global recession, according to the latest report from the United Nations Economic Commission for Latinamerica and the Caribbean, Cepal.
Wednesday, August 26th 2009 - 11:06 UTC
Honduras government balks at accord

The government of de facto Honduran President Roberto Micheletti is not ready to sign a proposed agreement to end the country's ongoing political crisis, Costa Rican Foreign Minister Bruno Stagno said in Honduras.
Wednesday, August 26th 2009 - 09:04 UTC
“This is Chile” website in three languages launched by President Bachelet

President Michelle Bachelet launched a new website Monday afternoon aimed at informing foreigner about Chile.
Wednesday, August 26th 2009 - 07:39 UTC
Majority of Colombians agree with US forces deployed in the country

Over half of Colombians support or agree with the presence of US forces in the country’s military bases, as established in a cooperation agreement which has triggered a strong controversy in South America.
Wednesday, August 26th 2009 - 01:39 UTC
Unasur remains divided on the US/Colombian military agreement

The Union of South American Nations, Unasur, will be meeting Friday in Bariloche, Argentina for an extraordinary summit to address an agenda headed by the Colombia/US agreement which triggered a controversy in the region and impeded an official statement at recent the Quito, Ecuador summit, last August 10.
Wednesday, August 26th 2009 - 00:50 UTC
The presidential re-election syndrome torments Latinamerica

Presidential re-election has become a controversial issue in Latinamerican politics and some of the latest incidents are regional headlines including the current upheaval in Honduras which remains unsolved and can be traced to ousted President Manuel Zelaya alleged re-election bid.
Tuesday, August 25th 2009 - 15:08 UTC
Chile’s Bachelet among the world’s most powerful women

Forbes magazine last week listed Chilean President Michelle Bachelet as the 22nd most powerful woman in the world – up three notches from last year.
Monday, August 24th 2009 - 11:28 UTC
Brazil reaffirms influence in Bolivia and support for Evo Morales

President Lula da Silva reaffirmed Brazil’s influence during his visit to Bolivia where he announced the opening of the Brazilian market to Bolivian textiles and extended a loan to build a leg of the bi-oceanic corridor which will eventually join Santos in the Atlantic with Iquique on the Pacific.
Monday, August 24th 2009 - 11:23 UTC
Colombia in Unasur will discuss “all issues”, not only the US agreement

Colombia will participate in the coming Union of South American Nations, Unasur, summit “to discuss all issues” and not only the US/Colombia agreement on military bases, anticipated Jaime Bermúdez, Colombian Foreign Affairs minister.