Latin America

Saturday, July 28th 2018 - 08:58 UTC
World Medical Association condemns killing of medic in Nicaragua

The killing of a medical student in Nicaragua has been condemned by the World Medical Association. Brazilian student Rayneia Lima was shot this week while driving home from her hospital shift in Managua, Nicaragua's capital city.
Friday, July 27th 2018 - 07:41 UTC
US clears the way for natural gas exports to Latin America

The U.S. Energy Department on Wednesday cleared the way for faster approval of small scale exports of natural gas including liquefied natural gas to Latin American countries by issuing a rule that does away with a public interest review of the shipments.
Wednesday, July 25th 2018 - 05:20 UTC
Ecuadorean president visits UK; speculation about a deal on Julian Assange's future

Ecuador has said its president will not discuss the future of Julian Assange during a visit to the UK. Lenin Moreno was scheduled to speak in London and later travel to Scotland to the University of Edinburgh. He will also address businessmen interested in investing in Ecuador.
Monday, July 23rd 2018 - 08:03 UTC
Statement by the UK government on the situation in Nicaragua

”The worsening situation in Nicaragua is alarming. The United Kingdom reiterates its condemnation of the violence in Nicaragua, in particular the deliberate excessive use of force by police and pro-government armed groups against the people of Nicaragua, which has led to an increasing number of injuries and deaths.
Monday, July 23rd 2018 - 06:53 UTC
Mexico and Canada optimistic about NAFTA trade talks with the US

The finance ministers for Mexico and Canada on Sunday said they were optimistic about NAFTA talks with the United States, even as trade tensions spurred by U.S. tariffs dominated the G20 meeting of world economic leaders in Argentina.
Friday, July 20th 2018 - 10:47 UTC
Peru shocked at the extent of corruption in the Judicial branch; head Justice resigns

The head of Peru's judicial branch resigned on Thursday in the wake of a mounting corruption scandal involving secret phone recordings capturing numerous judges making behind-the-scenes deals on everything from promotions to criminal sentences.
Friday, July 20th 2018 - 10:11 UTC
Double miss for a redesigned Spanish submarine

An attempt to deploy a new submarine for Spain's navy has run aground again, after it emerged it cannot fit in its dock, Spanish media report. The S-80 boat was redesigned at great expense after an earlier mistake meant it had problems floating, and it was lengthened to correct the issue.
Friday, July 20th 2018 - 07:47 UTC
Latin American markets and currencies slide on fears of global trade war

World trade tensions pressured Latin America's major indexes on Thursday, falling in line with other global markets, after the European Union said it was preparing possible retaliatory measures if the United States imposes tariffs on EU cars. Brazil's Bovespa dropped 1.25%, and Argentina's Merval, 0.85%.
Thursday, July 19th 2018 - 07:50 UTC
Brazilian Real and Argentine Peso lose ground against the dollar

Latin American currencies fell against the dollar across the board on Wednesday as traders continued to focus on recent statements by key U.S. monetary policy makers.
Wednesday, July 18th 2018 - 07:12 UTC
Ortega determined to quell rebellious Masaya by Thursday, Sandinista Liberation Day

Nicaraguan national police and armed pro-government civilians laid siege to a symbolically important neighborhood that has recently become a center of resistance to President Daniel Ortega's government. Government forces began advancing on the Monimbo neighborhood in the city of Masaya before dawn Tuesday.