Latin America

• Tuesday, April 27th 2010 - 02:53 UTC

  Mr. Kirchner to Be Named Chairman of UNASUR When Leaders Meet in Argentina

  

  Leaders from the Union of South American Nations, UNASUR are scheduled to meet May 3 and 4 in Buenos Aires with President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner acting as host and Ecuador’s Rafael Correa as temporary chairman.

• Tuesday, April 27th 2010 - 02:47 UTC

  US Extradites Former Panamanian Leader Noriega and CIA Recruit to France

  

  The former Panamanian leader, Manuel Noriega, has been extradited to France by the United States after spending more than 20 years in a prison there.

• Monday, April 26th 2010 - 05:30 UTC

  Cuba Municipal Election: Chavez Calls for Respect; Fariñas: They Are “a Farce”

  

  Venezuelan president Hugo Chavez called for respect for the political and electoral system of Cuba that this Sunday was holding municipal elections among candidates from an only party.

• Saturday, April 24th 2010 - 08:20 UTC

  Chile/Argentina Agree on Military Cooperation and a Joint Force for UN Peace Tasks

  

  Chile and Argentina agreed Friday an ample cooperation in military issues including the design and manufacturing of a joint aircraft for their respective air forces and the training of a rapid deployment force in support of United Nations peace missions.

• Saturday, April 24th 2010 - 07:42 UTC

  Colombian Green Party Presidential Candidate Closing in on Incumbent Hopeful

  

  A newly released poll shows former Bogotá Mayor Antanas Mockus winning the Colombian presidency if the contest comes down to a runoff. The first round of the election will take place May 30 and is a runoff is needed on June 20.

• Saturday, April 24th 2010 - 02:15 UTC

  Pentagon Says Iran’s Revolutionary Guards Operating in Latinamerica

  

  Iran's Revolutionary Guards Corps has stepped up its presence in Latin America, especially in Venezuela, according to a Pentagon report to the United States Congress partially de-classified this week.

• Saturday, April 24th 2010 - 01:38 UTC

  Brazilian Farmers Blast Morales on His Broiler–Homosexuality Link Statement

  

  Brazilian broiler breeders, the world’s largest exporters rejected and slammed Bolivian president Evo Morales’ statements that linked the consumption of chicken to homosexuality.

• Saturday, April 24th 2010 - 01:12 UTC

  Peru and Chile Will Lead Latam Expansion in 2011 with 6% Growth Each

  

  Latest forecasts from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) predict Chile and Peru will lead Latin America’s growth in 2011 with an expansion of 6% each. The IMF released its World Economic Outlook Report on Wednesday, upping Chile’s projected growth from 4 to 4.7%.

• Friday, April 23rd 2010 - 03:25 UTC

  Panamanian president announces oil has been found in the Darien area

  

  Panamanian president Ricardo Martinelli announced Thursday there was oil in the Darien jungle and he planned to expand the mining industry in Panama while protecting the environment.

• Friday, April 23rd 2010 - 03:17 UTC

  Forced by pickets Peru suspends 90 days controversial mining project

  

  Protesters in the southern Peruvian province of Islay ended their six-day general strike after the government agreed to temporarily suspend a controversial mining project.