MercoPress
Thursday, June 30, 2011 - 00:00
Venezuela has suspended a regional summit scheduled for 5 July, --which also coincides with the 200th anniversary of the country’s independence--, amid continuing speculation over the state of health of President Hugo Chavez.
Wednesday, June 29, 2011 - 00:00
In the midst of Argentina’s campaign for the October presidential election, Defence minister Arturo Puricelli accused the UK of using military force to keep "the Falkland Islanders as hostages."
Monday, June 27, 2011 - 00:00
Fitch cited Colombia's "impeccable" debt-repayment record when upgrading it to BBB-, the lowest rung on the investment-grade ladder.
Monday, June 27, 2011 - 00:00
The May figures are consistent with the upward trend in food prices in the last three months across many countries.
Monday, June 20, 2011 - 00:00
Brazilian diplomats have warned that revealing the archives of the Triple Alliance (Brazil, Argentina and Uruguay) war against Paraguay could affect current relations.
Thursday, June 16, 2011 - 00:00
Humala also called on both countries "to look ahead" and solve "our problems as brothers."
Thursday, June 16, 2011 - 00:00
"Maybe Dilma and Cardoso are finding a path to conciliation and dialogue, which is good for the country."
Wednesday, June 15, 2011 - 00:00
Mr. Ban said: "This is the darkest era of Argentina. At the same time, let us send a strong message of hope to many people around the world whose human rights are still being abused and oppressed and let us learn the lessons from here."
Tuesday, June 14, 2011 - 00:00
Peru is interested in regional integration, security, education, combating narcotics but full membership of Mercosur is "distant" said president elect Ollanta Humala during a one day visit to Uruguay.
Tuesday, June 14, 2011 - 00:00
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez said Monday he had his "full faculties" after an operation in Cuba and was still managing government affairs despite being ordered to rest.