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Guerrilla's anti-personnel mines have killed over 10.000 people in Colombia
Wednesday, September 26, 2012 - 00:00
Garzon said that the number of killed by these deadly weapons planted by the guerrillas amounted to 6.222 military personnel and 3.779 civilians.
Argentina and Iran to discuss bombings in Buenos Aires in the nineties
Wednesday, September 26, 2012 - 00:00
Argentine courts have accused Iran of sponsoring a 1994 attack on a Buenos Aires Jewish centre that killed 85 people.
China denies influencing the Venezuelan election in favour of President Chavez
Wednesday, September 26, 2012 - 00:00
China has "no intention of influencing" the coming Venezuelan elections said a Foreign ministry spokesperson in Beijing following allegations from opposition presidential candidate Henrique Capriles that recent economic agreements signed between
Unasur far more 'dynamic' than OAS; sets the pace in resolving South America conflicts
Monday, September 24, 2012 - 00:00
Humala said that the strength of the block was clearly seen in the participation of Unasur in the Paraguayan democratic process normalization.
UN recommends Colombian peace-process takes into account victims of ongoing conflict
Thursday, September 13, 2012 - 00:00
The peace process opened in Colombia between the government and the guerrilla FARC must not contemplate "pardons or amnesties" and must take into account the civilian victims.
Brazilian population increases "one Uruguay" in two years, and totals 194 million
Tuesday, September 11, 2012 - 00:00
The Brazilian population amounts to 193,946,886 people, according to estimates from the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics.
Brazil excels in many fields but also in crack and cocaine consumption
Thursday, September 6, 2012 - 00:00
Brazil, until recently a transit point for cocaine bound for Europe, was now a consumer of the drug. Up to 60% of the cocaine produced in Bolivia is destined for Brazil.
Patriota defends Mercosur decisions on Paraguay before the Brazilian congress
Thursday, September 6, 2012 - 00:00
Brazilian Foreign minister Antonio Patriota strongly defended the decision to suspend Paraguay from Mercosur following the removal of Fernando Lugo from the presidency, as well as the incorporation of Venezuela.
Loan to help Uruguay lower violent crime rate in Montevideo
Thursday, September 6, 2012 - 00:00
The Integrated Local Management Program for Citizen Security will be used in three Montevideo police precincts in areas with the highest crime rates. If successful, it will be implemented nationwide.
Relief for Pinera: congress approves tax reform to provide funds for education
Wednesday, September 5, 2012 - 00:00
Chile's Congress approved on Tuesday major changes in tax laws aimed to provide funds for an overhaul of the nation's protest-hit schools.

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