Nelson Mandela is reportedly recovering from a collapsed lung at a Johannesburg hospital, cloaked by levels of secrecy that have triggered wild rumours and near panic.
Chile’s Planning Minister Felipe Kast and Housing Minister Magdalena Matte met yesterday at Cerro Navia to announce the results of Chile’s Post Earthquake Survey (EPT). The survey’s aim was to measure the social impact of the February. 27, 2010, 8.8-magnitude earthquake on poverty, property, and psychological well-being in Chile.
Billionaire financier George Soros warned on Wednesday that Europe could potentially fall apart because of the two-speed Europe of haves and have-nots that is being perpetuated by the reform of the embattled euro.
Uruguayan President Jose Mujica is visiting Venezuela and today held talks with President Hugo Chavez at the Miraflores presidential Palace.
Brazil’s booming economy registered record low unemployment in 2010 as a strengthening economy created jobs. The rate fell to a record low in 2010, as the country’s economy records the fastest growth since 1985.
Chile has commenced its first ever investigation into the death of former president Salvador Allende.
European leaders and business people met on Thursday at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. President Sarkozy said both he and German Chancellor Angela Merkel were firm in their commitment to the European single currency.
Grains exporters called on the Argentine government on Thursday to help end a pay strike before it disrupts shipments from one of the world's biggest food suppliers.
Colombian Vice Minister for Multilateral Affairs Patti Londoño is visiting the UK to discuss UN Security Council (UNSC) business. Colombia has a non-permanent seat at the UNSC and their first Presidency begins in April.
United States President Barack Obama’s forthcoming visit to Latin America has cause upset in Argentina, because he will not be visiting the country. In March Obama will embark on his first trip to South America and Central America, visiting Chile, Brazil and El Salvador as he tries to shore up security and economic ties with the emerging economies.