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Bolivia asks U.S. to extradite ex-president Sanchez de Lozada
As American President designated Obama gets briefed on South America´s problems, Bolivia has formally asked the US for the extradition of its former Head of State, Gonzalo Sanchez de Lozada. During his...
Brazil: Fire raging in national park
"SALVADOR, Brazil (AP) - Authorities say illegally set fires have consumed 50 percent of a national park in northeastern Brazil. Brazil's environmental agency says about 75,000 hectares (185,330 acres) of forest _... OAS: IACHR submitted Venezuelan case to the Inter-American Court of Human Rights
Today, a press release of the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) stated it had "submitted two cases to the Inter-American Court of Human Rights during the month of October 2008, against Barbados and... Senate 'ends' Uruguay abortion ban
Abortion is now in the political agenda of Uruguay. As Congress approved - by a small margin- a bill to decriminalise it in the first 12 weeks of pregnancy, President Tabare Vazquez has the last word. Some believe Vazquez might veto the new bill after receiving... Venezuela: Crucial Test for Bolivarian Revolution
Venezuelans get ready to choose officials to fill in 603 position on November 23, 2008. And, that local election will prove most important for the tenure of Chavez in power after 2012 and...Venezuela plans military bases for Colombia border
As the Colombian Plan has been declared fruitless by American Congress and paramilitary activities soar, Venezuela states its plans to set a military base near the Colombian border.Oblivious of is... U.S. State Dept. Shuts Down A Venezuelan Consulate (UPDATED II)
" UPDATES: On Monday 10 November 2008, "President Chavez says changing the building that housed Venezuela's consulate in Houston was an error attributed to a lack of coordination. Consul Antonio Padrino is... Brazil's Lula calls for shake-up of global finance (Updated)
Speaking from Sao Paulo during a meeting with G20 Finance official and Central Bank chiefs, Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva "slammed the "dogmatic faith in non-intervention in markets" promoted by... Persepolis dismisses Brazilians
"Tehran's popular team Persepolis has dismissed its Brazilian assistant coach Marco Antonio Alvarez and player Paulo Roberto do Carmo. “We have decided to dismiss Marco and do Carmo from the club,” said... Venezuela, Russia begin offshore gas drilling, sign 15 coop deals
Consolidating their strategic alliance, Russia and Venezuela began a joint offshore gas drilling. This heralds further energy cooperation between Venezuelan PDVSA and Russian GAZPROM. It also hints at... Argentina raps Britain over islands
Claiming a violation of a UN resolution and International Law, Argentina protested the approval of a British self rule constitution for the Malvinas/Falkland Islands. Argentina and the UK have disputed the sovereignty of the islands for a long time. "The territorial... Peru keen to sign free trade deal with China
" TRUJILLO, Peru, Nov. 5 (Xinhua) -- Peruvian Vice President Luis Giampietri said here on Wednesday his country was looking forward to signing a free trade deal with China. According to local press, Peru will sign the agreement with China when Chinese President Hu... Venezuela takes over Canadian managed gold mine (Updated)
Venezuelan government announced today its intention to take over a gold mine "Las Cristinas" currently managed by Toronto based Crystallex International Corporation but was denied any further exploitation in April 2008. " Venezuela's government has said it... Brazil: List of animals in danger nearly triples
Despite efforts to appear greener, Brazilian environmental policy seems to be rather lacking. Its "new list of endangered animals is nearly three times as long as the last list 20 years ago". "BRASILIA, Brazil... Colombian army chief Montoya resigns (Updated)
The crisis over the "systematic and widespread" extrajudicial executions of innocent civilians by Colombia's U.S.-backed security forces continues. Now, Colombian Army Chief Mario Montoya has resigned...Top Members Today
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