MercoPress
Thursday, March 31, 2011 - 00:00
Presidential election races in Peru have a history of being unpredictable. What initially seemed to be a three-way battle to succeed outgoing president Alan Garcia now appears to be a five-way tussle.
Thursday, March 31, 2011 - 00:00
The latest public opinion polls show that Cristina Fernandez political image is very strong among voters, well ahead of her potential rivals.
Tuesday, March 29, 2011 - 00:00
Under the excuse of a labour conflict there's a clear intention to put pressure on the newspaper, said Daniel Santoro national news editor of Argentina's main daily Clarin, which was impeded from circulating Sunday by 12 hour-pickets.
Tuesday, March 29, 2011 - 00:00
The Colombian minister said that the guerrilla no longer has the capacity to organize massive kidnappings, and the few they manage have had an immediate response.
Monday, March 28, 2011 - 00:00
Brazilian president Dilma Rousseff and her predecessor Lula da Silva will be meeting this week for an international event in Portugal, just a few days after the new government abandoned a pro-dialogue with Iran position.
Monday, March 28, 2011 - 00:00
"The left in Brazil and in Uruguay knew how to change, but without changing sides.... That is why our government experiences are a reference not only for Latin America but also for other regions of the world."
Thursday, March 24, 2011 - 00:00
"The increase in exports is due to three factors: the good grains harvest, excellent commodities prices and strong demand from Brazil."
Wednesday, March 23, 2011 - 00:00
Brazil reaffirmed the significance of Mercosur for President Dilma Rousseff administration's foreign policy and underlined the strategic relation with Argentina.
Monday, March 21, 2011 - 00:00
Humala, a former army lieutenant and ally of Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez, rose two percentage points to 17%. Three weeks ago he stood at 5%.
Tuesday, March 15, 2011 - 00:00
The leading candidate and former president Alejandro Toledo registered 26% support, down one percentage point from two months ago and Keiko Fujimori, daughter of imprisoned for-life former president Alberto Fujimori, lost three points and is down to 19%.