Latin America

Wednesday, November 3rd 2010 - 23:40 UTC
Spanish newspaper El Pais launched this week its Chilean edition

The Spanish newspaper El Pais is strengthening its presence in Latin America after starting this week with an edition in Chile that will be distributed together with the Santiago daily La Tercera.
Wednesday, November 3rd 2010 - 08:04 UTC
Rescue of trapped miners increases support for President Piñera

Support for Chilean President Sebastian Piñera rose to new highs in October after the dramatic rescue of 33 trapped miners, a poll showed Tuesday, strengthening his hand as he pushes his first budget through Congress.
Wednesday, November 3rd 2010 - 04:29 UTC
Chavez/Santos normalize trade and energy relations: “we need to work together”

Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez and Colombian counterpart Juan Manuel Santos agreed Tuesday to strengthen ties through energy projects as they sought to improve relations and leave behind recent bitter disputes.
Wednesday, November 3rd 2010 - 04:28 UTC
Bill to lift ban on cruise casinos and gambling while in Chilean territorial waters

A bill allowing cruise vessels to operate their on board casinos and other gambling activities while in Chilean territorial waters was presented Tuesday in the Chilean congress. The proposal is a long standing demand from the international cruise industry.
Wednesday, November 3rd 2010 - 00:26 UTC
Accept reforms or “we will fall off the cliff” warns Raúl Castro

Cuban President Raul Castro told unionists to accept layoffs and reforms that open the way for private enterprise as necessary for the survival of socialism.
Monday, November 1st 2010 - 05:50 UTC
Six South American countries with the worst income distribution inequality

A newly released regional report on economic inequality ranked Chile as one of the top 15 countries in the world with the worst inequality of income distribution and declares Latin America and the Caribbean to be the region with the worst inequality worldwide.
Monday, November 1st 2010 - 05:25 UTC
Cattle prices in Punta Arenas soar pushed by world demand for beef

After a decade of stalled values for live cattle in Punta Arenas, extreme south of Chile, prices for calves have almost trebled to over three dollars per kilo, which represents a 90% increase over a year ago.
Monday, November 1st 2010 - 05:01 UTC
Punta Arenas based DAP incorporates new aircraft for Antarctic charters

Chile’s DAP airlines, which at one time was the link between Punta Arenas and the Falkland Islands, has incorporated a second BAE-146 for seasonal charter flights to Antarctica.
Saturday, October 30th 2010 - 18:57 UTC
Peru proposes South American Pacific countries free movement zone

Peruvian President Alan Garcia is proposing to Chilean President Sebastian Piñera a zone for free movement of goods, people and capital, a zone that would include Colombia, Panama, Ecuador, Peru and Chile.
Saturday, October 30th 2010 - 06:39 UTC
Lula da Silva’s name sounds strongly as next Unasur secretary general

Following the death of former Argentine president Nestor Kirchner, the Union of South American Nations, Unasur must find a new consensus leader and the outstanding figure and possible candidate is Brazilian president Lula da Silva recognized as a great promoter of regional integration.