Latin America

Wednesday, October 10th 2018 - 19:01 UTC
Leader Keiko Fujimori arrested for money laundering in Peru

A week after the justice annulled the pardon to her father, the former president Alberto Fujimori, after a request of the Peru's Attorney of Wash of Assets, the powerful leader of the Popular Force party, Keiko Fujimori, was arrested in Lima on Wednesday after going to a court to be questioned with her husband. The arrest occurred amid an investigation for alleged irregular handling of funds of the party's campaign for 2011 presidential elections.
Wednesday, October 10th 2018 - 16:43 UTC
Vizcarra calls for constitutional reform referendum to be held Dec. 9

Peru's President Martín Vizcarra issued a supreme decree calling for a referendum to be held on Sunday, December 9, so that Peruvians can determine on four matters put forward for an upcoming constitutional reform approved by a Congressional plenum on October 4.
Wednesday, October 10th 2018 - 10:28 UTC
Evo can't give up - asks Piñera to resume negotiations

Bolivian President Evo Morales Tuesday delivered on his promise and asked his Chilean counterpart, Sebastián Piñera, to resume dialogue between the two countries on the maritime issue and other matters of mutual interest, in the aftermath of the recent ruling by The Hague's International Court.
Wednesday, October 10th 2018 - 07:12 UTC
“Clouds on the horizon” warns IMF in its world economic outlook

The International Monetary Fund has cut its forecast for global growth as trade tensions intensify and currency and other woes impact emerging economies. The global lender projects that the world economy will expand by 3.7% this year and next, 0.2 percentage point lower than its previous forecast six months ago.
Monday, October 8th 2018 - 13:03 UTC
Evo opens strategic plant in lithium industry process

Bolivian President Evo Morales Sunday opened a potassium chloride industrial plant in Uyuni, department of Potosí, which is expected to have a yearly output of 350 thousand tons and is a part of the country's strategy for the industrialization of lithium.
Sunday, October 7th 2018 - 12:15 UTC
World Medical Association appeals to Nicaragua to stop criminalizing doctors

The World Medical Association has appealed to the Nicaraguan Government to stop criminalizing doctors for delivering medical care to protesters during the country’s continuing wave of violence.
Sunday, October 7th 2018 - 11:03 UTC
UK embassy in Argentina announces finalists of Falklands Regional Student Competition

The British Embassy in Argentina has announced the 10 finalists of the Regional Student Competition 2018/2019 which offers a one week trip to visit the Falkland Islands.
Sunday, October 7th 2018 - 05:24 UTC
Bolsonaro clearly ahead for Sunday's vote in Brazil, leading with 40% intention

Pollster Datafolha released on Saturday evening its latest vote intention survey for Brazil's presidential election on Sunday 7 October, and it shows extreme right candidate Jair Bolsonaro leading with 40%, followed by Fernando Haddad from the Workers Party with 25% and Ciro Gomes, another left wing hopeful with 15%.
Friday, October 5th 2018 - 08:25 UTC
Fujimori pleads for his life: a return to prison means a “death sentence”

Peru's ex-president Alberto Fujimori said from his hospital bed on Thursday that a return to prison would be a “death sentence,” the day after a court revoked a pardon for crimes against humanity. Fujimori, 80, addressed a plea to Peru's President Martin Vizcarra and the country's judiciary in a video recorded at his bedside.
Friday, October 5th 2018 - 06:41 UTC
Falklands' offshore license relinquished by Noble Energy and Edison

Oil companies Noble Energy and Edison have decided to relinquish their stakes in the PL001 offshore license in the Falkland Islands according to Offshore Energy Today. Argos Resources had held a 100% in the PL001 block before the two companies’ farm-in back in 2015. Argos’ shares fell 30% following the announcement.