Politics

• Monday, May 19th 2008 - 21:00 UTC

  Brazil and Argentina warn Bolivian separatist movement

  

  Brazil and Argentina reaffirmed their full support to Bolivia's president Evo Morales stating that trade agreements will only be signed with the Bolivian elected national government.

• Monday, May 19th 2008 - 21:00 UTC

  FARC Colombia leader rebel urges others to surrender

  A day after surrendering to the army, a one-eyed, battle-hardened female rebel commander urged other guerrillas Monday to follow her example and abandon their decades-long struggle

• Sunday, May 18th 2008 - 21:00 UTC

  Uruguayan players miss out on Champions League

  Uruguayan International players Luis Suarez and Bruno Silva have expressed their disappointment at missing out on the opportunity to play in next season's Champions League as their team Ajax of Amsterdam surprisingly missed out after a series of play-off games.

• Sunday, May 18th 2008 - 21:00 UTC

  The Economist's “not so shiny” description of Chile

  

  Long regarded as Latin America's best-governed country, Chile has been tarnished lately by allegations of corruption and the mismanagement of public funds says The Economist under the title “Not so shiny” in its latest edition.

• Sunday, May 18th 2008 - 21:00 UTC

  Argentina insists in Peru on humanitarian flight to Falklands

  The Malvinas families' trip to the Falkland Islands for the inauguration of the monument at the Argentine cemetery in Darwin again surfaced during a private meeting of Argentine and British officials last week, in the framework of the European Union/Latinamerican leaders' summit held in Lima, Peru, according to reports in the Argentine press.

• Sunday, May 18th 2008 - 21:00 UTC

  Argentine farmers and government prepare to talk

  

  Yielding to pressures from provincial governors and a slowing down of the economy, Argentine farmers are expected to lift the strike on Monday and resume negotiations with the administration of President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner, which allegedly has also indicated willingness to review some of the most controversial issues.

• Sunday, May 18th 2008 - 21:00 UTC

  Spain concerned about its business interests in Argentina

  Spain announced it would defend its interests in Argentina although specific negotiations belong to the private sector, said Spanish president Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero, following a meeting with Argentine president Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner.

• Saturday, May 17th 2008 - 21:00 UTC

  Volcano victims complain of price gaugin

  Chilean government spokesperson Francisco Vidal on Thursday disclosed an increased relief package for victims of the ongoing Chaitén Volcano eruptions. The announcement comes in response to allegations that Puerto Montt residents have been overcharging displaced Chaitén residents for rent.

• Friday, May 16th 2008 - 21:00 UTC

  Newly reinstated US Navy IV Fleet “poses no threat” to region

  The commander of United States Southern Command, Admiral James Stavridis reassured Latin American military chiefs that reinstating the US IV Fleet in the region posed no threat and will respect maritime claims, including offshore oil reserves.

• Friday, May 16th 2008 - 21:00 UTC

  Argentine farmers' conflict becoming an attrition process

  Striking Argentine farmers opposed to a hike in export taxes decided on Thursday to extend the stoppage for another week but also sent a letter to President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner requesting an “urgent meeting” following on her Wednesday appeal for a national dialogue.