Reuters
Wednesday, May 18, 2011 - 00:00
The Brazilian measure, part of new steps to protect local industries from a strong exchange rate, has alarmed Argentine car manufacturers, who send about 80 percent of their exports across the border.
Tuesday, May 17, 2011 - 00:00
China surged to become the biggest direct investor in Brazil last year but its targets have been concentrated in commodities rather than in infrastructure or high-tech areas.
Monday, May 16, 2011 - 00:00
The bloody incident started when raiders attacked the small town of Caserio La Bomba about 275 miles [440 km] north of the capital.
Thursday, May 12, 2011 - 00:00
With the exception of Cuba, Latin America is enjoying an unprecedented period of democratic rule and strong economic growth, Clinton and other U.S. officials told a conference of the Council of the Americas.
Thursday, May 12, 2011 - 00:00
"We are now poised to approve our FTAs (free trade agreements) with Colombia, Panama and Korea," Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus said during a hearing.
Wednesday, May 11, 2011 - 00:00
The Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia, known as FARC, is at its weakest in decades after the deaths of top commanders and a string of desertions.
Wednesday, May 11, 2011 - 00:00
Aggrieved residents like him say they are suffering because they have no political clout and their messy shack-like houses don't fit the image the city wants to project.
Tuesday, May 10, 2011 - 00:00
Suspected drug hitmen dumped six headless bodies outside a school in northern Mexico Monday a day after forensics pulled victims out of a nearby mass grave.
Tuesday, May 10, 2011 - 00:00
President Barack Obama will make his case for immigration reform on Tuesday on a visit to the U.S. border with Mexico.
Thursday, May 5, 2011 - 00:00
The defendants -- Miguel Antonio Jimenez Torres, 40, Hector Fabio Zapata Alvarez, 30, and Nivaldo Riascos Renteria, 41 -- were accused of arranging to smuggle 10 tons of cocaine.