Latin America

Friday, July 10th 2009 - 12:57 UTC
The Latin American Dream

Britain’s Foreign Office Minister, Chris Bryant, attended an event at the Overseas Development Institute (ODI) and delivered a speech on “Latin America – realising the dream”. The event and speech focused on Latin America's role in the world and how the EU and Latin America need to work together on global issues such as climate change and the international financial crisis.
Friday, July 10th 2009 - 12:28 UTC
Sixty Chilean companies in Top 500 of Latinamerica

Financial magazine América-Economía this week ranked 60 Chilean companies among the top 500 businesses in Latin America on the basis of sales – five more than in 2007. Chile follows Brazil (212) and Mexico (126) in the ranking, surpassing bigger economies like Argentina (35) and Venezuela (7).
Friday, July 10th 2009 - 12:14 UTC
Genocide charges await Bolivia’s former “Minister of Cocaine” deported from US

A former Bolivian interior minister accused of human rights violations was handed over to authorities in La Paz Thursday after completing a prison sentence in the United States. Luis Arce Gomez, 71, was deported and handed over to Bolivian authorities in La Paz on Thursday morning, US Immigration and Customs Enforcement said.
Friday, July 10th 2009 - 08:32 UTC
Peru prepares to fend off 2011 presidential populist contender

Peru's departing prime minister said on Thursday he would run for the presidency in 2011, working to forge a coalition that includes the pro-business ruling party and independents. But it will be some time before campaigning begins.
Thursday, July 9th 2009 - 13:01 UTC
“Special powers” in Chile to drive down cases of A/H1N1 virus influenza

In the face of increasing numbers of hospitalizations and consultations relating to breathing problems related to flu, Chilean President Michelle Bachelet issued a decree this week giving the Health Ministry additional powers to address Chile’s current problems relating to the AH1N1 virus.
Thursday, July 9th 2009 - 12:51 UTC
Hillary Clinton speaks out for freedom of expression and of the press

US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is in favour of an adequate protection to the media in Venezuela, as well as in other countries. The US top diplomat considered that the freedom of expression and freedom of the press are fundamental values for democracy.
Thursday, July 9th 2009 - 12:37 UTC
Colombian Church openly against third period for President Uribe

The Colombian Catholic Church said that two consecutive mandates for President Alvaro Uribe “have been and are too much”, and recommended the leader takes a well earned rest and clear all uncertainties about his possible re-election again in 2010.
Thursday, July 9th 2009 - 12:34 UTC
IMF forecasts 2.6% contraction for Latam economy

The Latinamerican economy is forecasted to contract 2.6% this year according to the latest estimates from the International Monetary Fund, with Mexico showing the worst performance plummeting 7.3% in 2009.
Wednesday, July 8th 2009 - 07:17 UTC
Costa Rican president to lead mediation in Honduras political crisis

Costa Rican President Oscar Arias is to lead mediation to resolve the political crisis in Honduras. US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton made the announcement in Washington after meeting ousted Honduran President Manuel Zelaya.
Tuesday, July 7th 2009 - 11:22 UTC
Mrs. Clinton bridges dialogue between Honduras “ousted and interim” leaders

Ousted Honduran leader Manuel Zelaya was scheduled to meet with US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton Tuesday, as the country's political crisis talks moved to Washington.