Latin America

Friday, October 27th 2023 - 08:53 UTC
Paraguayan President involves OAS in Paraná Waterway crisis

Paraguayan President Santiago Peña has filed a complaint with the Organization of American States (OAS) against Argentina's “unacceptable” and “protectionist” decision to impose tolls on barges passing through the Paraná River waterway. However, he failed to mention the neighboring country during his appearance before the continental body's Permanent Council.
Thursday, October 26th 2023 - 09:03 UTC
Presidents of Peru and Ecuador ratify “historic friendship”

Presidents Dina Boluarte of Peru and Guillermo Lasso of Ecuador Wednesday ratified a “historic friendship and cooperation ties” between the two countries, 25 years after the signing of the Comprehensive and Definitive Peace Agreement, which in 1998 put an end to the armed conflict over a territorial dispute.
Monday, October 23rd 2023 - 06:46 UTC
Brazilian Lower House approved Bolivia's entry to Mercosur pending since 2018; nex step Senate's consent

The Brazilian Chamber of Deputies – the lower house of Congress – has recently approved Bolivia’s entry into Mercosur, eight years after Bolivia applied to join the regional bloc. The request will now be evaluated by the Senate.
Saturday, October 21st 2023 - 10:53 UTC
Ecuador undertakes Amazon reforestation project

Ecuador's Environment and Ecological Transition Minister José Antonio Dávalos announced that some 4,000 hectares of native forests in the Amazon region will be reforested because they are “sources of life” that provide clean air, water, and recreational spaces, it was reported in Quito.
Friday, October 20th 2023 - 10:41 UTC
Peruvian Prime Minister targeted by prosecution probe

Peruvian prosecutors have opened an investigation against Prime Minister Alberto Otálora for his alleged involvement in acts of corruption, it was reported Thursday in Lima.
Wednesday, October 18th 2023 - 09:29 UTC
Deal between Venezuelan gov't and opposition welcomed worldwide

The agreement signed Tuesday in Barbados between the Venezuelan government of President Nicolás Maduro and the main opposition leaders has been welcomed by the European Union, the United States, Brazil, and Argentina among other players on the world stage.
Monday, October 16th 2023 - 09:59 UTC
Ecuador: Noboa wins runoff to complete Lasso's term

At age 35, Daniel Noboa Azin, the son of Banana tycoon Álvaro Noboa, was elected Sunday to become Ecuador's youngest-ever president after defeating lawyer Luisa González in the runoff, it was reported from Quito. Álvaro Noboa, one of the richest men in the country, had tried on five occasions to reach the presidency.
Monday, October 16th 2023 - 09:13 UTC
Israel and Colombia to sever ties after Petro's remarks?

Diplomatic ties between Israel and Colombia hang from a thread after the South American country's President Gustavo Petro made public his stance regarding the ongoing crisis in the Middle East.
Sunday, October 15th 2023 - 13:38 UTC
Ecuador chooses new president to complete Lasso's term

Arguably one of the most violent countries in the world, Ecuador will pick its next President on Sunday in a runoff between Lawyer Luisa González and businessman Daniel Noboa.
Friday, October 13th 2023 - 09:41 UTC
PAHO new deputy director outlines agency's priorities

Pan American Health Organization Deputy Director Rhonda Sealey-Thomas of Antigua and Barbuda said Thursday that non-communicable diseases, climate change, the capacity for resilient health systems, and the urgent need to strengthen pandemic preparedness and response were the main health challenges for the region.