Merco Press
Monday, November 7, 2016 - 07:55
Nicaragua held elections Sunday that look certain to hand another term to popular President Daniel Ortega, and make his wife Rosario Murillo vice-president, but which the opposition said was marked by “massive” voter abstention and the US Department has described as “rigged”.
Monday, September 26, 2016 - 09:50
Last year, the Obama administration dispatched veteran U.S. diplomat Bernard Aronson to Havana, Cuba, the site of the Colombian peace talks. The negotiations had turned contentious and had dragged on for nearly three years. But Aronson was a reassuring presence and helped the two sides overcome numerous roadblocks as they moved toward a final accord.
Monday, September 26, 2016 - 09:47
Conflicts over land in Colombia are likely to increase following a peace deal to end half a century of war as once no-go areas in the Andean country open up for business and development projects, land rights experts said.
Friday, May 20, 2016 - 07:14
Argentina and the United States are in the process of reestablishing strong defense links after a hiatus of seven years following this week's visit to the Pentagon of a high profile delegation from the ministry of defense which addressed several issues of mutual interest and common strategies.
Wednesday, November 11, 2015 - 06:00
After almost two years of negotiations and endless speculations surrounding the question of what fighter jet Argentina would go for, Argentine media report that a decision has been made to purchase the IAI Kfir jets to replace the Air Force’s Mirages. According to the report, the decision is currently awaiting final approval from the Cabinet.
Monday, August 3, 2015 - 06:23
The armies of Argentina and Chile have completed the details for this Antarctic season PARACAH (Antarctic Combined Rescue Patrol Argentina-Chile) 2015 exercise, which also refers to collaboration in scientific and research issues in Antarctica.
Monday, March 9, 2015 - 07:40
Colombian government and Marxist oriented guerrillas jointly announced an agreement to remove landmines and other explosives from the battlefield in a sign of progress in their two-year-old peace talks being held in Cuba.
Tuesday, July 22, 2014 - 07:46
With a new portfolio of accords and almost 5.7 billion in loans, Beijing will provide support in many key areas
Friday, May 16, 2014 - 06:08
Road blocks and marches hit Brazilian cities on Thursday as disparate groups criticized spending on the upcoming World Cup soccer tournament and sought to revive a call for better public services.
Wednesday, May 14, 2014 - 07:19
Brazil seals land borders with 30.000 troops ahead of the World Cup.