Latin America

Tuesday, October 19th 2010 - 03:06 UTC
Piñera wants to reaffirm Chile/UK close alliance well into the XXI century

Capitalizing on the wave of international admiration for the miners’ rescue, Chilean President Sebastian Piñera began Monday in 10 Downing Street his official two day visit to Great Britain underlining the close links and longstanding alliance between Chile and Britain.
Monday, October 18th 2010 - 22:47 UTC
Next Chilean ambassador to China promises to boost agriculture exports

Luis Schmidt, the recently appointed Chilean ambassador to China, is already speaking out about his goals and needs as ambassador to the country that has become Chile's largest trading partner. Last month he attended the closing of the World Expo in Shanghai and in January will relocate to China
Monday, October 18th 2010 - 22:42 UTC
Brazil becomes magnet for Chilean investors; trade in 2010 soars 66%

This year Brazil has emerged as Chile's largest trading partner in South America and one of the most important destinations for Chile's investment. Overall, trade between Brazil and Chile has grown 66%, while Brazil replaced Colombia as second highest location for Chilean Investment.
Monday, October 18th 2010 - 04:00 UTC
Chile and Britain’s friendship has “deep historical roots”, says President Piñera

Chile and Britain’s friendship has deep historical roots and is projected into the future, said Chilean president Sebastian Piñera in London who on Monday is scheduled to meet PM David Cameron and later a trip to Buckingham palace for an audience with the Queen.
Monday, October 18th 2010 - 00:58 UTC
US drillers who reached the miners receive heroes welcome

Four United States drillers who helped free 33 Chilean miners from two months of confinement underground returned home to Colorado Saturday. The men were greeted by more than a dozen family members, who anxiously awaited their return.
Monday, October 18th 2010 - 00:45 UTC
Falklands sends letter of support to Chile for the “fantastic” rescue of miners

The Falkland Islands elected government sent a letter of support to Chilean President Sebastian Piñera and the people of Chile for the “fantastic work” carried out in the rescue of the 33 miners.
Monday, October 18th 2010 - 00:35 UTC
Russia agrees to build 500MW nuclear power station in Venezuela

President Hugo Chávez announced a deal for Russia to build a nuclear power station in Venezuela and establishing a bi-national bank.
Saturday, October 16th 2010 - 01:47 UTC
Piñera promises overhaul of mine safety legislation, standards and mechanisms

As some of its 33 rescued miners begin to go home, and as international interest in the story has yet to wane, Chile’s President Sebastian Piñera is promising a revision of “legislation, standards and mechanisms” to improve safety of miners in the country.
Saturday, October 16th 2010 - 01:46 UTC
Miners endured a temperature of 40º. Celsius and almost 100% humidity

Manuel González, the first rescue worker to descend the San José mine pipe during the operative set up to save the 33 Chilean miners that were trapped for 70 days 700 metres under ground, assured the temperatures and humidity the workers had to face were “terrible.”
Saturday, October 16th 2010 - 01:41 UTC
Chile to insist on extradition from Argentina of terrorist accused of crimes in democracy

Chilean president Sebastián Piñera's administration announced it has decided to file a formal complaint before the National Refugees' Committee (CONARE) as a way of deepening their discontent on the political asylum the body decided to grant to ex guerrilla fighter Sergio Galvarino Apablaza Guerra.