Latin America

Saturday, October 23rd 2021 - 09:03 UTC
Former Uruguayan torturer Gilberto Vázquez dies

Retired Uruguayan Colonel Gilberto Vázquez has died Friday while serving a prison sentence for his crimes against humanity during the military regime (1973-1985).
Saturday, October 23rd 2021 - 08:21 UTC
World Travel Awards highlight Bariloche and Cancún

The Argentine city of Bariloche has received a special mention at the World Travel Awards (WTA) while the entire country was chosen as a “South America's leading destination,” it was announced during a ceremony in Dubai.
Friday, October 22nd 2021 - 19:49 UTC
Another Colombian patient denied euthanasia

Víctor Escobar's right under Colombian law to die with dignity has been put on hold Friday because he “is not a terminal patient,” it was reported.
Friday, October 22nd 2021 - 08:58 UTC
Andean countries take steps to bolster tourism and integration

Authorities of Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador and Peru Thursday announced things would be simplified for the temporary entry of private vehicles belonging to nationals of these countries, grouped under the so-called Andean Community (CAN).
Friday, October 22nd 2021 - 08:11 UTC
Colombian national reportedly arrested in Jamaica over murder of Haiti's President

Jamaican media have reported the arrest of a Colombian national in connection with the July 7 assassination of Haiti's President Jovenel Moïse at his Port-au-Prince residence.
Thursday, October 21st 2021 - 21:20 UTC
US Secretary of State discusses world and local affairs with Colombian President Duque

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken Wednesday arrived in Bogotá for a 2-day official visit to Colombia, during which he was to discuss bilateral issues with local authorities.
Thursday, October 21st 2021 - 09:24 UTC
Chilean Navy acts on protesting fishermen

Chile's Navy Wednesday took action against protesting fishermen off Valparaíso, who were insisted they had not worked for more than 100 days and demanded promises made eight years ago be delivered.
Thursday, October 21st 2021 - 09:05 UTC
An OAS 26-vote resolution calls on Nicaragua to release presidential candidates; Argentina abstains

The Organization of American States again, OAS, demanded on Wednesday from Nicaragua the immediate release of presidential candidates and political prisoners, with less than a month to the election in which President Daniel Ortega is expecting reelection.
Thursday, October 21st 2021 - 09:02 UTC
Peru's President seeks Congressional approval to travel to Bolivia

Just one day after Bolivia's ruling party Movement Towards Socialism was reported to have opened up an office in Peruvian territory, Peru's President Pedro Castillo Terrones has filed the customary petition before Congress to be allowed to travel to La Paz, Oct. 30 to participate in the “Presidential and VI Binational Ministerial Cabinet Bolivia - Peru Meeting.”
Thursday, October 21st 2021 - 09:00 UTC
China deals blow to Brazilian economy by holding import ban on meat

China's decision to uphold a ban on meat imports from Brazil means US $ 450 million less for the coffers of President Jair Bolsonaro's administration, it was reported Wednesday. It was also good news for Uruguay.