Latin America

Tuesday, July 16th 2013 - 17:21 UTC
OAS/Ecuador workshop for maintenance of demining equipment used in border with Peru

The Organization of American States, OAS and the Demining Centre of Ecuador (CENDESMI), with financial support from Norway have launched a training workshop for the maintenance and repair of MINELAB F-3 metal detectors and polycarbonate visors used in the deactivation of mines found in some areas of the border between Ecuador and Peru.
Tuesday, July 16th 2013 - 17:10 UTC
Argentina has dealt a ‘mortal blow’ to Mercosur that has become ‘a political forum’

Speaking for a Brazilian business association in Sao Paulo, Rubén Barbosa accused the government of Argentina of dealing a ‘mortal blow’ to Mercosur, the regional grouping that was originally focused on economic integration and has since become a political forum for the region’s leaders as was again evident during the last summit in Montevideo.
Tuesday, July 16th 2013 - 17:03 UTC
Spain formally apologizes for the air incident involving Bolivian president Morales

Angel Vásquez, Spain's ambassador in La Paz, has delivered a letter to the Bolivian foreign ministry apologising for the aerial incident that forced Evo Morales to make an unscheduled stop in Vienna.
Tuesday, July 16th 2013 - 05:48 UTC
Brazil expects president-elect Cartes accepts the return of Paraguay to Mercosur

Brazil Foreign minister Antonio Patriota said he expects that Paraguay president-elect Horacio Cartes will accept the return to Mercosur following his taking office ceremony scheduled for next August 15.
Tuesday, July 16th 2013 - 05:45 UTC
Paraguay will hold Mercosur presidency in the first half of 2014, says Uruguay

Paraguay will hold the rotating chair of Mercosur after Venezuela, at the end of this year, which will mark the full active comeback of the country to the regional block, announced Uruguay’s Foreign minister Luis Almagro on Monday in Montevideo.
Tuesday, July 16th 2013 - 03:50 UTC
Chilean court suspends major 8.5bn dollars gold development project in the Andes

A Chilean appeals court on Monday formally suspended Barrick Gold Corp’s controversial 8.5 dollars billion Pascua-Lama gold mine until the company meets environmental standards and builds infrastructure that will prevent water pollution.
Monday, July 15th 2013 - 22:42 UTC
Brazilian official regrets Paraguay did not follow the path of Venezuela, Ecuador and Bolivia

Brazilian international affairs advisor Marco Aurelio Garcia admits the incorporation of Venezuela to Mercosur was done without Paraguay’s approval and argues the downfall of Fernando Lugo was because of his political incapacity to follow on the steps of other countries with strong popular support such as Venezuela, Bolivia and Ecuador
Monday, July 15th 2013 - 16:22 UTC
Uruguay files in SEC plans to sell up to 5 billion dollars in securities

Uruguay filed a shelf registration with the US Securities and Exchange committee to sell up to 5 billion in US denominated securities. Economy minister Fernando Lorenzo said the filing will allow the government to issue debt when it is convenient for the country and market conditions are favourable.
Saturday, July 13th 2013 - 15:49 UTC
Chilean charismatic former student leader runs for Congress with the Communist party

The charismatic leader of Chilean students’ massive protests for free and accessible education, Camila Vallejo launched this week her bid for Congress at the coming general elections next November with the Communist party.
Saturday, July 13th 2013 - 13:34 UTC
Mercosur blasts EU countries over Morales incident and condemn US electronic surveillance

Mercosur leaders agreed on Friday to call home for consultation their ambassadors to Spain, France, Italy and Portugal to protest last week's forced diversion of the Bolivian president's aircraft. They also strongly defended their right to offer asylum Friday, venting anger at claims of US spying in the region while intelligence leaker Edward Snowden's fate hangs in the balance.