World - South America
Brazil's Lula: Crisis Will Worsen if G20 Fails
Mar 26, 2009, 11:00 amPres. Silva said the global economic crisis will worsen if the G20 fails to come up with concrete initiatives.
Petrobras Says Output Normal Despite Strike
Mar 23, 2009, 1:00 pmBrazil's state-run oil company Petrobras said its oil platforms were operating normally despite an oil workers' strike after sending emergency crews to man its facilities.
Ecuador Army Plane Hits Buildings, Six Dead
Mar 19, 2009, 10:00 pmA small military plane crashed into two buildings in the fog-bound capital of Ecuador on Thursday, killing...
In Power, El Salvador Ex-Rebels Seek U.S. Ties
Mar 16, 2009, 5:00 pmEl Salvador's President-elect Funes of the ex-Marxist party wants strong relations with Washington.
Chile Sets Presidential Election for December 11
Mar 16, 2009, 5:00 pmChile's national electoral service has set Dec. 11 as the date for presidential and parliamentary elections.
Argentine Government Surprises With Early Election Bid
Mar 13, 2009, 2:00 pmArgentine President Cristina Fernandez said she will ask Congress to bring forward mid-term elections to June 28.
Bolivia Facing Savvier, More Violent Drug Smugglers
Mar 11, 2009, 11:00 amBolivia threw out the U.S. DEA, and now struggles to cope with technologically advanced, violent narco-criminals.
Brazil Moves to Oust Foreign NGOs in Amazon
Mar 10, 2009, 1:00 pmBrazil is preparing to oust scores of unregistered foreign aid groups and will restrict foreign ownership in the Amazon.
Brazil Economy Shrinks at Fastest Rate Since 1996
Mar 10, 2009, 1:00 pmThe global financial crisis is taking a heavy toll on Latin America's biggest country.
Bolivia Expels U.S. Diplomat for 'Conspiring'
Mar 9, 2009, 5:00 pmBolivian President Evo Morales expelled a U.S. Embassy official after accusing the CIA of hindering his policies.
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