Latin America

Thursday, August 27th 2009 - 15:39 UTC
Paraguay interested in discussing “arms race” at the Unasur summit

Conflict hypothesis and arms race in the region must also be included in the context of the controversy over US forces in Colombian bases during the coming Unasur (Union of South American Nations) summit in Argentina, according to the Paraguayan government official position.
Thursday, August 27th 2009 - 15:36 UTC
Obama envoy: “US not interested in having bases in Colombia”

A top official from President Obama’s administration touring South America said on Wednesday that “the US is not interested in military bases in Colombia” and suggested Venezuela’s President Hugo Chavez “is not acting responsibly” when he talks of “winds of war” in the region because of a security agreement between United States and Colombia
Thursday, August 27th 2009 - 15:33 UTC
Colombia calls for open, live TV debate on all regional military issues

Colombia wants the coming Unasur (Union of South American nations) summit in Argentina to be open to all media and televised live said Colombian Foreign Affairs minister Jaime Bermúdez.
Thursday, August 27th 2009 - 15:29 UTC
Colombia files complaint against Venezuela with OAS

Colombia fled a formal complaint against Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez with the Organization of American States, accusing the populist leader of interfering in domestic affairs
Thursday, August 27th 2009 - 15:25 UTC
Spanish company wins contract for Panama Canal third set of locks

Work began Wednesday on a new set of locks to allow giant cargo vessels to pass through the inter-oceanic Panama Canal, according to the group leading the project.
Thursday, August 27th 2009 - 15:19 UTC
An “eternally grateful” Chile mourns Ted Kennedy’s death

Chilean President Michelle Bachelet gave her condolences on Wednesday to the family of the late Massachusetts Senator, Edward Kennedy, whom she called “A great politician who supported a democratic Chile during hard times for our country.”
Thursday, August 27th 2009 - 08:45 UTC
China has come to the rescue of Latinamerican exports, says Cepal

China’s sustained demand for food, energy and minerals has helped Latinamerican countries to stimulate their economies and contain the negative impact of the current global recession, according to the latest report from the United Nations Economic Commission for Latinamerica and the Caribbean, Cepal.
Wednesday, August 26th 2009 - 11:06 UTC
Honduras government balks at accord

The government of de facto Honduran President Roberto Micheletti is not ready to sign a proposed agreement to end the country's ongoing political crisis, Costa Rican Foreign Minister Bruno Stagno said in Honduras.
Wednesday, August 26th 2009 - 09:04 UTC
“This is Chile” website in three languages launched by President Bachelet

President Michelle Bachelet launched a new website Monday afternoon aimed at informing foreigner about Chile.
Wednesday, August 26th 2009 - 07:39 UTC
Majority of Colombians agree with US forces deployed in the country

Over half of Colombians support or agree with the presence of US forces in the country’s military bases, as established in a cooperation agreement which has triggered a strong controversy in South America.