Latin America

Monday, November 4th 2019 - 08:31 UTC
Hess/ExxonMobil first oil in bountiful Guyana scheduled for December

Hess Corp's first oil in Guyana, where it is a partner in the crude-rich ExxonMobil-led Stabroek offshore block, will be in December, ahead of the previously stated Q1 2020 date, a top company executive said on Friday.
Friday, November 1st 2019 - 09:55 UTC
OAS begins Bolivia election audit; two dead in street clashes; Morales blames opposition candidate Mesa

Bolivia was set to start a politically charged review of its recent presidential election on Thursday, as the country contended with fresh protests and street clashes that left at least two dead and others injured. The Organization of American States was expected to conduct the audit of the fiercely contested October 20 vote, which handed President Evo Morales a first-round win.
Wednesday, October 30th 2019 - 09:31 UTC
UN office in Bolivia calls on politicians for a rejection of all acts of violence

The United Nations on Tuesday called for an urgent de-escalation of tensions in Bolivia, where rival supporters of President Evo Morales and opposition leader Carlos Mesa have clashed since a disputed election.
Wednesday, October 30th 2019 - 08:36 UTC
Brazil has become a beacon for Big Oil foreign investment in the energy sector

When oil executives arrive in Rio de Janeiro this week for Brazil’s biennial Offshore Technology Conference, they will find themselves in Latin America’s most promising market for Big Oil by far. This signals a dramatic change from only a year ago.
Tuesday, October 29th 2019 - 09:59 UTC
Macri and Fernandez agree to start an orderly transition ensuring “dollars and social peace”

Argentine president Mauricio Macri and president-elect Alberto Fernandez met on Monday midmorning at Government House, Casa Rosada, to discuss terms for an orderly transition until next 10 December when the new government takes office, plus exchange names of the two teams that will be involved in the discussions.
Tuesday, October 29th 2019 - 09:44 UTC
Bolivia: Street battles between supporters of president Morales and opposition leader Carlos Mesa

Street battles broke out on Monday between supporters of President Evo Morales and opposition leader Carlos Mesa as protests against alleged electoral fraud in Bolivia entered a second week.
Monday, October 28th 2019 - 09:59 UTC
Transition in Argentina: Macri invites Alberto Fernandez to breakfast Monday morning at Government House

Argentine President Mauricio Macri conceded defeat in Sunday's presidential election, congratulating rival Alberto Fernandez on winning the election.
Monday, October 28th 2019 - 09:58 UTC
Winds of change in Uruguay: ruling coalition stumbles, next government will be “multicolor”

Winds of change have swept in Uruguay. After fifteen years in office, and enjoying an absolute legislative majority, the Broad Front could lose control of the Executive on 24 November, when a runoff is scheduled among the two most voted candidates this Sunday.
Monday, October 28th 2019 - 09:50 UTC
Bolivian president claims political rivals are preparing a coup for this week

Bolivia's President Evo Morales claimed on Sunday his political rivals were preparing a coup d'etat next week as strike action and protests against his controversial re-election continued.
Monday, October 28th 2019 - 09:45 UTC
Piñera lifts state of emergency; new cabinet expected for this week

Embattled Chilean President Sebastian Piñera announced on Sunday that a state of emergency that has lasted more than a week amid mass protests would be lifted at midnight.