Latin America

Thursday, November 29th 2007 - 20:00 UTC
“Explorer” accident raises environment concerns in Chile

Chilean scientists and environmentalists said Wednesday they hope to determine within the next few days the extent of environmental damage resulting from recent the sinking of the cruise ship S/M Explorer.
Thursday, November 29th 2007 - 20:00 UTC
A fractured Bolivia heading at full speed to the cliffs

Opposition leaders in Bolivia have promised a fresh wave of protests and “civil disobedience” against a new draft constitution. Their call follows a strike on Wednesday that closed banks, schools and public transport in six of Bolivia's richest provinces.
Thursday, November 29th 2007 - 20:00 UTC
British Airways daily flight to Gibraltar in smaller craft

British Airways will operate one daily flight to Gibraltar using a 737 300 which is likely to feature up to 30 club seats and 89 economy. And, as the EasyJet takeover of GB Airways remains to be completed, flights on the current GB Airways schedule are still being sold into the spring in addition to the BA flights. But it is not clear that these will be sustained.
Tuesday, November 27th 2007 - 20:00 UTC
Bolivia's Morales and opposition ready for more violence

Bolivian President Evo Morales lashed out at opponents on Monday after five people were killed and hundreds injured in violent protests against his reforms and opposition leaders renewed threats to secede from the central government.
Tuesday, November 27th 2007 - 20:00 UTC
Six of Bolivia's richest provinces on 48 hours protest strike

Six of Bolivia's nine provinces, which hold 80% of the country's wealth, have called a 48 hours general strike for Wednesday in protest at a new draft constitution.
Tuesday, November 27th 2007 - 20:00 UTC
Venezuela recalls ambassador in Colombia

Venezuela recalled on Tuesday its ambassador to Colombia for consultations following a harsh exchange of words between the presidents of both countries. The Venezuelan government said it was carrying out an “exhaustive evaluation of its relationship” with Colombia.
Tuesday, November 27th 2007 - 20:00 UTC
High definition pics of Antarctica as never seen before

United States and United Kingdom researchers have stitched together more than 1.000 views of the White Continent to make a stunning new high-definition polar panorama.
Monday, November 26th 2007 - 20:00 UTC
Venezuelan and Spanish officials play down Chavez words

Venezuela's ambassador to Madrid on Monday tried to downplay President Hugo Chavez's statement that he was “freezing” bilateral relations until King Juan Carlos of Spain apologized for telling him to shut up at the recent Ibero-American summit in Chile.
Sunday, November 25th 2007 - 20:00 UTC
Venezuela could still vote against Chavez reforms package

A day after Venezuelan president Hugo Chavez admitted he could loose next Sunday's referendum to reform the constitution, a public opinion poll confirmed that those voting NO are well ahead of those who support the package or reforms.
Sunday, November 25th 2007 - 20:00 UTC
All “Explorer” pxs and crew safe and sound in Chile

The last of the passengers and crew rescued from the Antarctic waters stranded and later sank cruise vessel “Explorer” arrived on Sunday just after midday in Punta Arenas in the extreme south of Chile.