Latin America

• Friday, December 19th 2014 - 07:58 UTC

  New gameboard for Maduro after US-Cuba reconciliation

  

  Analysts agree that the Venezuelan president will need to put aside some of his anti-imperialist jargon and socialist practices to stay in play.

• Thursday, December 18th 2014 - 19:58 UTC

  Mujica's role in US-Cuba understanding praised worldwide

  

  The role played by Uruguay's President in the process which led to Wednesday's announcements that the United States and Cuba are to restore full diplomatic ties, was praised by Presidents Barack Obama, Raul Castro and international analysts.

• Thursday, December 18th 2014 - 09:36 UTC

  Colombia Farc rebels declare indefinite unilateral truce

  

  Colombia's Farc rebels have declared a unilateral ceasefire for an indefinite period, starting from Saturday.

• Thursday, December 18th 2014 - 04:25 UTC

  Paraguay's objections prevent Bolivia from full Mercosur membership

  

  CFK says regional integration not a problem for worldwide integration, labels marketplace a euphemism as the decline in oil price conceals geopolitical interests of other countries

• Thursday, December 18th 2014 - 01:17 UTC

  Francis instrumental in US-Cuba relationship process

  

  The first Latin American pope in history sent letters to Obama, Raúl Castro and brokered negotiations which ended up in Wednesday's announcement that both countries are to resume full ties.

• Thursday, December 18th 2014 - 01:00 UTC

  US, Cuba to resume full diplomatic ties

  

  Presidents Obama and Castro finalize details over the telephone, make announcement. US restrictions require Congressional approval to be fully lifted. Alan Gross released. Other swaps ensue.

• Wednesday, December 17th 2014 - 20:21 UTC

  OAS Celebrates “Historic Announcement” of Resumption of Diplomatic Relations between the United States and Cuba

  

  The Secretary General of the Organization of American States (OAS), José Miguel Insulza, today welcomed the “historic announcement” made by the Presidents of Cuba and the United States, Raúl Castro and Barack Obama, of the resumption of diplomatic relations between the two countries, as well as the re-opening of embassies in Washington and Havana, the lifting of certain commercial restrictions and the beginning of new paths for cooperation on issues of mutual interest, among other measures.

• Wednesday, December 17th 2014 - 12:22 UTC

  Latin America exports stagnant for third year running, says IDB

  

  Exports from Latin America will drop by about 1.4% in 2014, the first decline in exports since the collapse of international commerce during the 2009 financial crisis, according to a study by the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB).

• Wednesday, December 17th 2014 - 03:46 UTC

  Cristina makes major castling on eve of Mercosur Summit

  

  Evo Morales, Governor Urribarri play football - New Intelligence boss appointed.

• Tuesday, December 16th 2014 - 20:54 UTC

  Uruguay's media law bill reaches Senate - Mujica warns of foreign sharks.

  

  President and journalists organisations deem LSCA necessary to avoid handing the media over to outside operators. They see no danger to freedom of speech in legislative project as it is.