Latin America

Monday, July 7th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Former president scathing criticism to Chilean party politics

Former Chilean president Eduardo Frei surprised his fellow Christian Democrats during a weekend meeting of leaders saying that the party to eyes of the public opinion has become associated with “corruption, patronizing and government spoiling”.
Sunday, July 6th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Chilean president begins two day visit to Uruguay

Chile and Uruguay are scheduled of sign on Monday in Montevideo a “strategic association” agreement in the framework of Chilean President Michelle Bachelet's two day official visit. Ms Bachelet arrived in Montevideo late Sunday.
Sunday, July 6th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Bachelet sponsors Betancourt for Nobel Peace Prize

Chilean President Michelle Bachelet is promising to nominate rescued Colombian hostage Ingrid Betancourt for the Nobel Peace Prize.
Saturday, July 5th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Fidel condemns Colombian guerrilla over kidnappings

Veteran Cuban leader Fidel Castro celebrated the liberation of Ingrid Betancourt and fourteen other hostages and criticized the Colombian FARC guerrillas because he said kidnapping is under no way justifiable.
Friday, July 4th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Evacuation as Chile's Llaima volcano spews lava

Chile's Llaima volcano, one of South America's most active, is spewing lava in southern Chile, the government said on Tuesday, ordering an evacuation just two months after the spectacular eruption of the Chaiten volcano further south.
Thursday, July 3rd 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Forbes ranks Chile as tops in Latam in business

Forbes Magazine this week ranked Chile as the best Latin America country for doing business. Chile ranked 19th among all the world's countries, up nine notches compared to last year. Mexico ranked 43rd, Uruguay 44th.
Wednesday, July 2nd 2008 - 21:00 UTC
“Return directive” freezes EU/Andean countries discussions

The European Commission has suspended the coming round of negotiations with the Andean community of Nations because of a lack of consensus in the Andean group as to the trade side of an association agreement under consideration since 2006.
Wednesday, July 2nd 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Colombian forces free Ingrid Betancourt & 14 other hostages

Colombia announced Wednesday afternoon that its military had rescued former presidential candidate Ingrid Betancourt, three US military contractors and 11 other hostages from leftist rebels.
Wednesday, July 2nd 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Colombia visiting McCain was informed of rescue operation

In a bid to boost his foreign policy credentials United States Republican presidential candidate John McCain began in Colombia a three-day visit to Latin America, highlighting his support for free trade and progress against narcotics and terrorism
Wednesday, July 2nd 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Betancourt praises Colombian Army and President Uribe

Former presidential candidate Ingrid Betancourt said she was grateful to the Colombian Army and President Alvaro Uribe for her liberation on Wednesday together with other fourteen hostages from the FARC rebel group.