Latin America

Wednesday, January 3rd 2007 - 20:00 UTC
Venezuela & Argentina to top economic performance

Venezuela and Argentina are forecasted to top economic performance in the region in 2007, above 6% growth, with Chile, Colombia, Panama, Peru and Dominican Republic following at levels ranging 5%, according to a top World Bank official.
Tuesday, January 2nd 2007 - 20:00 UTC
Bolivia requires Visa for US Citizens

Bolivian President Evo Morales suppressed by decree the right of US citizens to enter this country freely, in reciprocity with a similar measure taken by the US government.
Tuesday, January 2nd 2007 - 20:00 UTC
Latinamerican currencies exposed to appreciation tendency

Latinamerican currencies are expected to begin 2007 with the same upward tendency as during the end of 2006 as foreign investors' flock to emerging markets.
Tuesday, January 2nd 2007 - 20:00 UTC
Two NZ adventurers reach South Pole unsupported

The New Zealand Thermal Heart Antarctic Expedition of Jamie Fitzgerald (26) and Kevin Biggar (36) achieved on Tuesday their goal of trekking 1.100 kilometers unsupported to the South Pole. They are the first all NZ expedition to reach the South Pole for 50 years.
Sunday, December 31st 2006 - 20:00 UTC
Castro admits “slow recovery from surgery” in message

Cuban President Fidel Castro said in his New Year message on Saturday that he is recovering slowly from surgery and has been collaborating with doctors as “a disciplined patient”.
Friday, December 29th 2006 - 20:00 UTC
Church influence and marriage, fading institutions in Chile

The importance of religion in people's lives has diminished and this has been most significant for Chile in the last sixteen years, according to the conclusions of a report from the Chilean chapter of Mori public opinion surveys.
Friday, December 29th 2006 - 20:00 UTC
Latinamerica 2007: stability and the end of an era

Latin America enters 2007 with renewed political leadership and generally booming economic prospects but highly dependent on the current global bullish market for commodities.
Thursday, December 28th 2006 - 20:00 UTC
Seven women in Ecuador's incoming cabinet

Ecuadorian President-elect Rafael Correa appointed this week seven women to his Cabinet, including the country's first female Defence minister, saying he wanted to promote gender equality.
Thursday, December 28th 2006 - 20:00 UTC
ENAP investment plan 2007/11 totals 4.5 billion

Chile's government oil corporation ENAP announced this week investments totaling 4.5 billion US dollars in the coming four years, 2007/2011, emphasizing exploration and production and the construction of refineries.
Thursday, December 28th 2006 - 20:00 UTC
Chile expects 640.000 foreign tourists in high season

Tourist activity in Chile expanded 11.5% during 2006 and is forecasted to grow an additional 14% this coming summer season (January, February) according to the National Tourism Office, Senatur.