Merco Press
Wednesday, August 8, 2012 - 00:00
The so-called "Plan Araucania" follows two weeks of mounting tension between the Chilean government and indigenous Mapuche peoples.
Wednesday, August 8, 2012 - 00:00
The special Unasur commission that is monitoring and following political events in Paraguay since the removal of Fernando Lugo as president and his replacement by Federico Franco, is expected to make a first presentation next Thursday.
Tuesday, August 7, 2012 - 00:00
"There is a real opportunity to run for a seat in the Senate, and the Guasu Front (alliance of left wing parties) is considering that option but there is also the issue of a presidential candidacy", said Lugo.
Monday, August 6, 2012 - 00:00
Venezuelan president Hugo Chavez reiterated that organisms such as the "awful, rotten and degenerate" Human Rights Inter American Court (CIDH) and the Inter American Court should disappear since they are "not worthy of the new world."
Monday, August 6, 2012 - 00:00
To be accepted ad full member of Mercosur a consensus decision must be agreed by the five member countries, and later ratified by the five parliaments.
Friday, August 3, 2012 - 00:00
The hemisphere organization also voiced concern at the raid on and embargo of assets of the magazine "Vanguardia" and threats to shut down the organization "Fundamedios."
Friday, August 3, 2012 - 00:00
Peru's government has extended a state of emergency for 60 days in several districts of south-central regions because of the presence of the guerrilla group Shining Path remnants.
Friday, August 3, 2012 - 00:00
The positive image of Argentine president Cristina Fernandez has dropped 25 points and now stands at 40%.
Friday, August 3, 2012 - 00:00
On Thursday morning, the court ruled military bases located in "ancestral indigenous territory” in the south-eastern Meta and Guaviare departments “violated the fundamental rights of its peoples."
Thursday, August 2, 2012 - 00:00
Paraguay urged the Organization of American States, OAS, on Wednesday to say whether it will be taking measures or not against the country following the removal of Fernando Lugo.