Latin America

Wednesday, September 26th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Conservationists buy and expand US Virgin Islands national park

A large stretch of coastal land has been secured by a United States conservation group, paving the way for the biggest expansion of the U.S. Virgin Islands National Park since it was created more than 50 years ago
Wednesday, September 26th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Two confronted visions on Latinamerica economic prospects

Dissenting views on Latinamerica future and economic prospects proved most evident during a recent Conference on the Americas sponsored by The Miami Herald and which gathered top government officials, economists and corporate leaders.
Wednesday, September 26th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
UN Human Rights Council seat seems certain for Chile

In a surprise announcement this week Venezuela said it will not seek a seat on the United Nations Human Rights Council, thus paving the way for Chile to assume the position. Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez had been expected to put up a fight to obtain the seat.
Tuesday, September 25th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Argentina and Brazil propose maintaining WTO fishing subsidies

The governments of Argentina and Brazil on Monday presented a joint proposal to the World Trade Organisation (WTO) that would allow subsidies to developing countries for construction, purchase or repair of fishing vessels, and support for fuel supply and other fishery activities related to the livelihood of fishers and their families.
Monday, September 24th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
A Trojan Horse for Peru's Alan Garcia

The Peru that fugitive Alberto Fujimori will return to is going to seem very different from the one he left back in 2000. The man that he ordered to be captured either dead or alive in the 1992 coup is now the President of the Republic.
Sunday, September 23rd 2007 - 21:00 UTC
A panacea for SA's energy problems?

Brazil and Venezuela agreed to forge ahead with two joint ventures between their state-run oil companies and a natural gas pipeline that would stretch across the Amazon rainforest.
Sunday, September 23rd 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Fujimori back in Peru facing up 30 years in prison

Former Peruvian President Alberto Fujimori landed on Peruvian soil for the first time in seven years on Saturday.
Saturday, September 22nd 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Former president Fujimori back in Peru to face trial

Disgraced former President Alberto Fujimori arrived in Peru for the first time in seven years under armed guard on Saturday to face charges of abusing human rights and stealing public money during his decade-long rule in the 1990s.
Friday, September 21st 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Bachelet leads bipartisan delegation to Big Apple

President Michelle Bachelet on Sunday will lead a delegation of high-profile Chilean politicians to the United Nations headquarters in New York City. While the purpose of the trip is ostensibly to participate in the U.N.'s 62nd General Assembly, the journey also gives Chile an opportunity to shore up support in its bid for a seat on the international body's Human Rights Council (UNHCR).
Friday, September 21st 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Cuba's Castro looks healthy in TV interview

Fidel Castro looked alert and healthier in a video taped Friday, the first images released of the ailing 81-year-old leader in more than three months