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Ecuador Army Plane Hits Buildings, Six Dead

Mar 19, 2009, 10:00 pm

A 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 pm

El 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 pm

Chile'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 pm

Argentine 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 am

Bolivia 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 pm

Brazil 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 pm

The 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 pm

Bolivian President Evo Morales expelled a U.S. Embassy official after accusing the CIA of hindering his policies.

Colombia Extradites Ex-Paramilitary Chief to U.S.

Mar 5, 2009, 11:00 am

Colombia extradited a former paramilitary chief, implicated in thousands of murders, to the U.S. on drugs charges.

Chileans Evacuated as Chaiten Volcano Spews Ash

Feb 19, 2009, 1:00 pm

Chile's Chaiten Volcano spewed a vast cloud of ash Thursday in what appeared to be a partial collapse of its cone.

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