Colombia army Gen. Mario Montoya resigns
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12:00AM, November 5
Army commander Gen. Read more
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20 army officers fired over Colombia deaths
World |
October 30, 2008
The Colombian Defense Ministry fired 20 army officers Wednesday, including three generals, in connection with the deaths of a dozen youths who allegedly were killed and falsely identified as guerrillas slain in combat. Read more
Crisis hits as Brazil builds
Business |
October 27, 2008
With investors and credit markets spooked by the global financial crisis, Brazil is facing delays in crucial billion-dollar public works projects that it needs to modernize its economy and join the upper tier of world powers. Read more
Russia angry at sanctions on arms firm
World |
October 25, 2008
Russia reacted angrily Friday to U.S. sanctions leveled this week against an arms trading company, calling them an “arrogant application” of American laws abroad. Read more
China joins American development bank
World |
October 24, 2008
In the latest sign of China’s increasing economic stake and political muscle in Latin America, the Asian giant is joining a Washington-based international bank that finances development projects throughout the region. Read more
Latin stocks plummet again on Argentina’s move
Business |
October 23, 2008
Argentina’s incendiary new plan to nationalize billions of dollars in private pension funds spooked already jittery investors Wednesday and helped spark the second consecutive day of double-digit percentage declines in stock markets. Read more
New take for Brazil’s film sector
Business |
October 23, 2008
Brazilian director Heitor Dhalia was delighted and profoundly relieved to finally see his movie “Drifting” screened this month. Read more
Drug probe finds Hezbollah link
World |
October 22, 2008
U.S. and Colombian investigators have dismantled an international cocaine smuggling and money laundering ring that allegedly used part of its profits to finance Hezbollah, the Lebanon-based Shiite militia, officials said Tuesday. Read more
Chavez hopes to ride out oil price decline
World |
October 20, 2008
As expected of a leader whose domestic revolution and foreign largesse depend on the wealth generated by oil exports, Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez took note of the sharp fall in crude prices last week. Read more
Heat’s on booming Galapagos
World |
October 8, 2008
A few weeks ago, 19 Ecuadorean citizens detained on these world-renowned islands were marched onto a plane and sent back to the continent under armed guard. Read more
