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Smoke Cloud Engulfs Argentine Capital for 5th Day

Sunday, April 20, 2008 8:09:00 PM

A thick cloud of smoke covered Buenos Aires for a fifth day on Saturday, the fallout from field burning by ranchers that has forced the closure of highways, flight delays and traffic congestion.   Full Story

Ex-Bishop Takes on Ruling Party in Paraguay Vote

Thursday, April 17, 2008 8:12:00 PM

A former Roman Catholic bishop could end more than 60 years of one-party rule in Paraguay's presidential election on Sunday and join the growing ranks of leftist leaders in Latin America.   Full Story

Peru Jails Military Officers for Student Massacre

Thursday, April 10, 2008 8:07:00 AM

A Peruvian court sentenced four former military officers to up to 35 years in jail for killing nine students and their professor because they were suspected of collaborating with left-wing guerrillas.   Full Story

France Will Keep Trying to Help Colombia Hostage

Wednesday, April 09, 2008 8:33:00 PM

PARIS—France will seek another way to help hostage Ingrid Betancourt after abandoning plans to send a medical team to treat her in the Colombian jungle where she is held, Foreign Minister Bernard Kouc ...   Full Story

Colombia Rebels Reject French Hostage Mission

Tuesday, April 08, 2008 8:14:00 PM

BOGOTA—Colombian rebels Tuesday rejected a French mission to treat hostages held in jungle camps, including French Colombian politician Ingrid Betancourt, who is believed seriously ill after six years ...   Full Story

Venezuela to Take Over Top Foreign Cement Companies

Monday, April 07, 2008 9:22:00 PM

Venezuela will take a majority stake in top foreign cement companies' assets in a renewed nationalization drive, the government said Monday, giving the first details of a plan announced last week.   Full Story

French Mission Arrives in Colombia to Treat Betancourt

Thursday, April 03, 2008 9:09:00 PM

BOGOTA—A French medical team arrived in Colombia on Thursday on a mission to try to treat rebel hostage Ingrid Betancourt, a French-Colombian politician who is believed seriously ill after six years i ...   Full Story

Argentine Leader Wins Reprieve in Farm Conflict

Thursday, April 03, 2008 8:22:00 PM

Argentine President Cristina Fernandez won a reprieve when farmers ended a three-week strike over taxes, but the standoff has exposed some of her government's political and economic weaknesses.    Full Story

Argentine Farmers Suspend Three-Week Strike

Wednesday, April 02, 2008 8:18:00 PM

Argentine farmers on Wednesday suspended a three-week strike over a tax hike on soy exports that has paralyzed grains exports, caused food shortages and sparked a political crisis.   Full Story

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