Latin America

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.
Sunday, November 25th 2007 - 20:00 UTC
Engagement ring in the midst of the Antarctic drama

They feared they were going to an icy grave - but the survivors of the Antarctic cruise ship sinking were yesterday all glad to be alive.
Sunday, November 25th 2007 - 20:00 UTC
Bolivian constitution draft approval sparks deadly rioting

The assembly charged with rewriting Bolivia's constitution and meeting in Sucre produced a new constitutional draft on Saturday amid violent street protests in which at least three persons were killed.
Sunday, November 25th 2007 - 20:00 UTC
Uribe/Chavez conflict escalates and freezes hostage release

Colombian President Alvaro Uribe has said he is ready to continue a “constructive dialogue” with his Venezuelan counterpart Hugo Chavez after Bogota stopped the latter in his mediation bid with the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) insurgents for release of hostages.