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Tuesday, August 9, 2011 - 00:00
Stories published in Veja magazine on July 30 and Aug. 6 alleged that Agriculture Minister Wagner Rossi, a member of the Democratic Movement Party of Brazil, or PMDB, has been leading a corruption scheme inside the ministry.
Friday, August 5, 2011 - 00:00
Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff lost the third member of her cabinet since taking office seven months ago, as her defense minister was forced to resign after making comments that angered the president.
Wednesday, August 3, 2011 - 00:00
Peru's bonds rose to a five-month high after President Ollanta Humala formed an economic team that reassured investors the former army officer will defend economic policies fueling growth.
Tuesday, August 2, 2011 - 00:00
For the border fence, more than $146,000 has been collected from about 3,000 private donors in 50 states since fundraising began July 20.
Tuesday, August 2, 2011 - 00:00
For the border fence, more than $146,000 has been collected from about 3,000 private donors in 50 states since fundraising began July 20.
Thursday, July 21, 2011 - 00:00
Obama and lawmakers also are involved in talks to end a stalemate over the $14.3 trillion U.S. debt limit, and leaders in Congress asked the administration to delay the trade deals while the debt talks continue.
Monday, July 18, 2011 - 00:00
Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos said he would pay up to 500 million pesos ($284,400) for information leading to the capture of those at the head of Colombia's largest guerrilla group in a region where Chinese workers were kidnapped.
Monday, July 18, 2011 - 00:00
Peru's President-elect Ollanta Humala said Central Bank President Julio Velarde will remain in his post for another five-year term to help maintain economic stability.
Monday, July 18, 2011 - 00:00
Toledo's party won’t accept ministerial posts in Humala's government, which takes office July 28.
Friday, July 15, 2011 - 00:00
Chavez blames price gouging for fueling inflation in Venezuela, which at 23.6 percent is the highest among 78 economies tracked by Bloomberg.