Latin America

Tuesday, August 11th 2009 - 10:58 UTC
Unasur divided on Colombia/US troops issue; next summit in Argentina

Leaders from the Union of South American Nations, Unasur meeting in a regional summit in Ecuador expressed fresh concerns over Colombian plans to grant US troops access to its military bases but could not agree on a declaration to formally condemn the proposals.
Tuesday, August 11th 2009 - 06:52 UTC
The Hospitality Industry Drives Mixed-Use Development in the Emerging Markets of Central America

This article explains trends in hotel development models and patterns throughout Central America, as well as identifies the countries within the region offering the greatest potential for hotel development.
Monday, August 10th 2009 - 11:41 UTC
Chile leads in wine exports but Argentina catching up in quality and growth rate

The average price of an exported bottle of wine from Argentina has exceeded a Chilean bottle for the first time, according to recently released Wines of Chile figures. The report also revealed that Chile's wine exports fell 4.4% between January and June 2009, compared to the same time last year.
Monday, August 10th 2009 - 11:37 UTC
South America agrees on price ceilings for the A/H1N1 vaccine

South America's twelve nations on Saturday pledged to respect regional vaccine price ceilings to prevent businesses from exploiting fear of the A/H1N1 flu pandemic, Ecuador's Health Minister Caroline Chang said.
Monday, August 10th 2009 - 11:09 UTC
Unasur summit faces charged agenda of controversial issues

An “ethics responsibly” clause for the media and a strong criticism of the current financial architecture in South America and the global crisis are two controversial issues added to the already charged agenda of the Unasur summit which opens Monday in Quito, Ecuador.
Monday, August 10th 2009 - 11:01 UTC
Honduras interim rulers reject visit from OAS high-level delegation

The interim government of Honduras has said it will not allow a high-level delegation from the Organisation of American States to visit for talks. It said OAS chief Jose Miguel Insulza would not be an impartial observer.
Saturday, August 8th 2009 - 14:17 UTC
Obama denies the US plans to set military bases in Colombia

President Barack Obama joined Friday a controversy boiling in South America by denying the United States is planning to set up military bases in Colombia as part of an upgraded security agreement with Bogotá. “There have been those in the region who have been trying to play this up as part of a traditional anti-Yankee rhetoric. This is not accurate,” Obama told Hispanic media reporters.
Saturday, August 8th 2009 - 14:03 UTC
Unasur summit to address the Colombia-US forces controversy

The Union of South American Nations, UNASUR will debate the creation of four ministerial councils on narcotics-traffic, infrastructure, culture and education and social development during the summit hosted by Ecuador which begins next Monday.
Saturday, August 8th 2009 - 14:00 UTC
Brazil and Peru considering building five hydroelectric dams

Brazil and Peru are considering five hydroelectric projects that would cost as much as 15 billion US dollars, revealed Brazilian Energy Minister Edison Lobao.
Friday, August 7th 2009 - 12:38 UTC
US forces in Colombia controversy: Uribe’s tour considered “positive”

Colombian president Alvaro Uribe three day visit to seven South American countries to explain to his peers the extent of the military understanding with Washington, which includes deployment of US forces in seven Colombian bases, concluded with descriptions of “positive”, “cordial” and “very important”.