World - South America
Costa Rica Earthquake Deaths Seen Around 40
Jan 13, 2009, 4:00 amThe final death toll in Costa Rica from a strong earthquake last week will likely rise to around 40.
Tourists Evacuated After Fatal Costa Rica Quake
Jan 9, 2009, 5:00 pmRescue helicopters ferried stranded tourists from an area in Costa Rica where a strong earthquake killed around a dozen.
In Peru, Debate on Safety of GMO
Jan 7, 2009, 4:00 pmThe question of whether or not to use genetically modified organisms without research is causing debates in Peru.
Guatemala Landslide Kills 33, More Missing
Jan 5, 2009, 10:00 amAt least 33 people were killed and as many as another 60 were missing after a huge chunk of mountain slid onto the road they were walking on in northern Guatemala Sunday, officials said.
Chavez: Vote to Allow Re-Election May Be Feb 15
Dec 22, 2008, 3:00 pmA referendum to change the Constitution to remove presidential term limits may be held on Feb. 15, Chavez said.
Colombia House Deals Blow to Uribe Re-Election
Dec 17, 2008, 1:00 pmColombia's lower house of Congress on Wednesday passed a bill that would prevent President Alvaro Uribe from running for re-election in 2010.
Cargo Crew Marooned on Ship for Months off Argentina
Dec 12, 2008, 5:00 pmFourteen crew and officers have been stranded for three months on a cargo ship abandoned by its owner.
Nationalism Threatens Brazil's Regional Interests
Dec 12, 2008, 5:00 pmBrazil's center-left government for long hoped that the new generation of socialist leaders in South America.
Chile's Lagos Bows Out of Presidential Race
Dec 4, 2008, 11:00 amFormer Chilean President Ricardo Lagos ruled out running in next year's presidential race.
GPS Guides Norwegian Tourists Into Trouble in Rio
Nov 27, 2008, 7:00 amThree Norwegian tourists came under fire and one was shot after the satellite navigation system in their car guided them straight into one of Rio de Janeiro's most dangerous slums.
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