Latin America

Monday, March 20th 2023 - 15:50 UTC
IDB forecasts gloomy 2023 for Latin America, Caribbean

The Interamerican Development Bank (IDB) has issued a report forecasting growth for the region in 2023 will barely stand at 1%, much lower than similar studies from the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) and the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
Monday, March 20th 2023 - 14:18 UTC
Petro declares end of ceasefire for AGC Clan

Colombian President Gustavo Petro Sunday announced he was suspending the bilateral ceasefire with the so-called Clan del Golfo outlaw group following a mining strike that the criminal organization was promoting in the northwest region.
Monday, March 20th 2023 - 08:53 UTC
Earthquake kills 14 in Ecuador and 1 in Peru

At least 15 have died after an earthquake of magnitude 7.0 shook northern Peru and southern Ecuador at 12.11 pm on Saturday, it was reported. The epicenter was said to be in Ecuadorian territory, 85 kilometers northeast of Zarumilla, in the Tumbes region, and 78 kilometers deep, according to the Geophysical Institute of Peru (IGP).
Saturday, March 18th 2023 - 09:54 UTC
Bolivian President calls Putin to review trade and technology joint work

Presidents Luis Arce Catacora of Bolivia and Vladimir Putin of Russia held a telephone conversation Friday during which they discussed various items of mutual interest such as energy, trade, education, and technology.
Saturday, March 18th 2023 - 09:22 UTC
Ibero-American leaders create group to favor freedom and democracy

A group of current and former Latin American Presidents plus two former Spanish Prime Ministers Friday announced in Santiago, Chile, the creation of the so-called Liberty and Democracy Group, which should become “a space for reflection, coordination, dialogue, and action to strengthen freedom and democracy” in the region.
Friday, March 17th 2023 - 10:15 UTC
Tense relationship between Ecuador and Argentina due to former minister's escape to Venezuela

Ecuador expects to overcome the diplomatic crisis with Argentina soon after both nations withdrew their ambassadors amid questioning from Quito regarding the escape of a former minister convicted of corruption who was taking refuge in Argentina's diplomatic residence in Ecuador.
Thursday, March 16th 2023 - 09:37 UTC
China in US' backyard: Honduras wants to cut links with Taiwan; Panama and Beijing working of free trade accord

China welcomed on Wednesday the latest remarks by Honduran President Xiomara Castro, who said her country is seeking to establish diplomatic relations with China. In response to this, Wang Wenbin, spokesperson of the Chinese Foreign Ministry, said at a press conference on Wednesday that 181 countries around the world have established diplomatic relations with China on the basis of the one-China principle, which fully proved that establishing diplomatic relations with China is a correct general historical and political trend.
Thursday, March 16th 2023 - 07:09 UTC
Peru: Supreme Court agrees to review if Castillo's right to defense was violated

Peru's Supreme Court Wednesday overruled a lower Court's decision and will agree to review former President Pedro Castillo's claims that he was denied a right to defense during his Dec. 7 impeachment by Congress.
Wednesday, March 15th 2023 - 10:14 UTC
Missing fishermen found alive, Uruguayan Navy says

Uruguay's Navy confirmed Tuesday that two fishermen who had gone missing had been finally found alive by artisanal fishing boats in the River Plate after the South American country's force staged a mass deployment of manpower and resources.
Wednesday, March 15th 2023 - 10:09 UTC
Quito, Buenos Aires expel ambassadors over convicted minister's escape

Quito expelled Argentina's Ambassador Gabriel Fuks and Buenos Aires retaliated by giving Xavier Monge his marching orders after a former official of the Rafael Correa administration fled to Caracas where she expects to complete her asylum process with the government of Alberto Fernández.