Latin America

Friday, November 28th 2008 - 20:00 UTC
Listeriosis outbreak in Chile: 91 cases, 5 deaths in 11 months

Chilean health authorities admitted this week for the first time that they have an outbreak of listeirosis which so far this year has caused five deaths out of 91 cases reported cases in metropolitan Santiago.
Thursday, November 27th 2008 - 20:00 UTC
Medvedev raises Russia's profile in Latin America

Russian President Dmitry Medvedev agreed to help Venezuela start a nuclear energy program on Wednesday as President Hugo Chavez hailed Moscow's deepening ties in Latin America as a reflection of declining U.S. influence.
Thursday, November 27th 2008 - 20:00 UTC
Drugs controversy: US suspends Bolivia's special trade benefits

The White House said President George Bush has suspended special trade benefits with Bolivia because of its failure to cooperate in drug-fighting efforts.
Thursday, November 27th 2008 - 20:00 UTC
Global air traffic down; Latam pax up 4.5%, says IATA

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced international air traffic for October showing a second consecutive month of global decline. Latinamerica experienced 4.5% growth in passengers and a record drop in cargo, 11.4%.
Wednesday, November 26th 2008 - 20:00 UTC
Russian fleet reaches Venezuela for Joint Maneuvers

Russian warships have sailed into a Venezuelan port in the first deployment of its kind in the Caribbean since the end of the Cold War.
Tuesday, November 25th 2008 - 20:00 UTC
Medvedev in Latam visit to revive “privileged” ties

Russia is seeking to revive “privileged” ties with Latin America, which had been neglected after the collapse of the Soviet Union, Russian President Dmitry Medvedev said Monday on leaving Peru.
Tuesday, November 25th 2008 - 20:00 UTC
Goat cheese sparks listeriosis scare in Santiago de Chile

A listeriosis scare broke out in Santiago del Chile when food sanitary officials ordered the withdrawal of a certain type and brand of cheese and the manufacturer sent a release to the different supermarket chains claiming that the decision was “only preventive”.
Monday, November 24th 2008 - 20:00 UTC
Venezuela elections: Chavez opponents make poll gains

Venezuela's opposition has made gains in regional polls, but President Hugo Chavez's allies have held onto at least 17 of the country's 22 governorships.
Monday, November 24th 2008 - 20:00 UTC
Chilean, Argentine naval forces parade in Punta Arenas

A joint parade of Argentine and Chilean naval schools graduates took place Sunday in Punta Arenas Main Square followed by a march along the city's streets, the first time ever of such an event.
Monday, November 24th 2008 - 20:00 UTC
Russia to drill for oil in deep Gulf of Mexico Cuban waters

Russian oil companies could soon begin searching for oil in deep Gulf of Mexico waters off Cuba, a top diplomat said just days before Russian President Dmitry Medvedev visits the island.