Latin America

Friday, November 30th 2007 - 20:00 UTC
Ecuador begins drafting “citizens' revolution” chart

Ecuador's Constitutional assembly meeting in Montecristi, 500 kilometers from the capital Quito, was officially inaugurated Friday by President Rafael Correa amidst warnings from the opposition that democracy in the country was at risk.
Thursday, November 29th 2007 - 20:00 UTC
Chavez breaks off relations with Colombia's Uribe

Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez broke off relations with Colombia on Wednesday, vowing not to restore ties as long as President Alvaro Uribe is in power after the collapse of mediation talks with leftist rebels.
Thursday, November 29th 2007 - 20:00 UTC
Chile implements an early red tide alert system

Chile is implementing an early alert system to detect Red Tide (mr-SAT) that should be operational beginning January 2008 was announced Wednesday by the country's National Fisheries Service (SERNAPESCA).
Thursday, November 29th 2007 - 20:00 UTC
Guyana offers to trade millions rain forest hectares for aid

Guyana has offered to preserve its entire rain forest with control going to a British-led international group in return for economic aid.
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.