Latin America

Friday, January 6th 2012 - 07:05 UTC
Chile’s forest regions on fire; six fire fighters killed; Piñera to apply anti terror legislation

Chilean President Sebastian Piñera invoked anti-terror legislation after at least six fire-fighters died in a wildfire he believes was started deliberately.
Friday, January 6th 2012 - 06:58 UTC
Hillary Clinton, Lula da Silva, Chavez closely following CFK recovery evolution

The US Government said they are closely following the evolution of President Cristina Fernández health after she underwent surgery to remove a thyroid tumour, and highlighted the Argentine leader’s “very good” relationship with Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton.
Friday, January 6th 2012 - 06:48 UTC
Dakar rally suspended because Andes snow storms prevent the crossing to Chile

The sixth stage of the Rally Dakar 2012, the first one in Chilean territory, has been suspended due to intense snow storms that do not allow the trespassing of the vehicles from Argentina.
Friday, January 6th 2012 - 06:43 UTC
Mexico opens world’s tallest bridge which spans for over a kilometre at 403 metres

Mexican President Felipe Calderon has inaugurated the world's tallest bridge. The 403m tall Baluarte bridge spans a deep ravine in the Sierra Madre Occidental mountains in northern Mexico.
Thursday, January 5th 2012 - 05:36 UTC
Piñera reaffirms Antarctica policy and invites Mujica to visit Chilean bases

Chilean president Sebastián Piñera will be flying to Antarctic next 13 to 15 January together with his Uruguayan peer Jose Mujica, announced on Wednesday Chile’s Foreign Affairs minister Alfredo Moreno.
Thursday, January 5th 2012 - 05:11 UTC
Latam is well aware of the US position regarding Iran, says State Department

United States sent a strong message to Latin American countries preparing to host Iranian president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad saying Washington’s policy regarding the Teheran regime is “very well known”.
Thursday, January 5th 2012 - 05:01 UTC
In Chilean schools, General Pinochet’ rule will be known as “a military regime”

$The Pinochet fracture continues to emerge in Chilean society$

A political row has broken out in Chile after it emerged that the Conservative government is changing the way school textbooks refer to the military rule of Gen Augusto Pinochet.
Wednesday, January 4th 2012 - 18:15 UTC
Top IMF economist warns of credit squeeze for Latam if Euro crisis worsens

Latin American economies face a recession and a credit squeeze if Europe's debt crisis worsens, director of the IMF Western Hemisphere Department Nicolas Eyzaguirre said on Wednesday.
Wednesday, January 4th 2012 - 05:50 UTC
Iran’s president adds Guatemala to his tour of four Latin American countries

Iran’s President Mahmud Ahmadineyad who is scheduled to begin next week a tour of several Latin American countries will also be attending the inauguration of Guatemalan president Otto Perez next 14 January according to future Foreign Affairs minister Harold Caballerso.
Wednesday, January 4th 2012 - 05:47 UTC
Piñera announces partial reopening of Torres del Paine Park under strict controls

Chilean President Sebastián Piñera assured on Tuesday that several forest fires in Torres del Paine, Chilean Patagonia, were “under control” and announced that the national park will partially reopen as of Wednesday. It has remained closed since last Friday when the fire went out of control.