United States

Sunday, March 20th 2011 - 08:04 UTC
Obama will be accompanied by 120 Secret Service agents in Santiago de Chile

United States Secret Service agents are collaborating with Chilean police to establish security measures for US President Barack Obama when he arrives in Santiago next Monday.
Sunday, March 20th 2011 - 07:23 UTC
Obama praises Brazil but falls short of backing bid for UN Security Council

US President Barack Obama heralded Brazil's “extraordinary” rise on the world stage but stopped short of backing its bid for a permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council.
Saturday, March 19th 2011 - 00:06 UTC
Brazil wants an equals relation with the US, says Foreign minister Patriota

Brazil’s Foreign Affairs minister Antonio Patriota said that the visit of US president Barack Obama represents a significant reset in bilateral relations. What Brazil wants, declared the minister, ‘is to be treated as an equal, in a more seamless relationship without confrontations’.
Saturday, March 19th 2011 - 00:03 UTC
Obama’s Rio Sunday’s public speech moved from an open plaza to a theatre

President Barack Obama has cancelled a public speech he was scheduled to deliver Sunday in Rio’s main square during his visit to Brazil, the US embassy in Brasilia said.
The speech in the historic plaza known as Cinelandia, in the heart of Rio de Janeiro, “is cancelled” said an embassy spokesperson.
Friday, March 18th 2011 - 18:55 UTC
Brazil “could be important partner” for the US, says President Rousseff

Brazil’s President Dilma Rousseff said that Barak Obama’s visit this weekend strongly consolidates the perception that Brazil “could be an important partner” for the United States, during a press interview.
Friday, March 18th 2011 - 18:29 UTC
Jobs at top of Latin America agenda

By President Barack Obama
In recent weeks, we've seen how turmoil and tragedy around the globe can affect our own prosperity and security; how events abroad often have implications for everything from markets on Wall Street to families' wallets on Main Street. And as a nation, we will continue to do everything we can both to promote stability and democracy in the Middle East and help the people of Japan recover from the devastating earthquake and tsunami.
Thursday, March 17th 2011 - 07:28 UTC
Brazil’s unofficial ‘job-aid’ for President Obama coming visit

Rio do Janeiro governor Sergio Cabral said he expects US president Barack Obama to announce during his trip to Brazil that he supports Brasilia’s aspiration to hold a seat in a reformed UN Security Council.
Thursday, March 17th 2011 - 05:34 UTC
US current account deficit totaled 470.2bn last year, 3.2% of GDP

The current-account deficit in the U.S. narrowed 9.7% to 113.3 billion US dollars in the fourth quarter, reflecting an increase in exports. The deficit for all of last year widened to 470.2 billion USD or 3.2% of GDP from 2.7% in 2009.
Thursday, March 17th 2011 - 00:51 UTC
Hours before Obama arrives, Brazil reaffirms its commitment is with Mercosur

When US president Barack Omaba lands in Brazil next Saturday the emphasis of the visit will be on deepening economic relations and potential business opportunities, but Brazil has made it plain clear that any free trade talks with the United States can only take place in the framework of Mercosur.
Wednesday, March 16th 2011 - 15:00 UTC
US Travel Association urges Brazil and Chile be included in the Visa Waive Program

Citing an opportunity to advance national security, economic competitiveness and public diplomacy, the U.S. Travel Association has urged President Obama to discuss prospects for including Brazil and Chile in the Visa Waiver Program (VWP) when he visits South America this month.