Reuters

PREVIEW-Bolivia's Morales looks set for re-election win
Thursday, December 3, 2009 - 00:00
Morales, an ally of Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez, has campaigned vigorously and polls show him with a lead of at least 30 percentage points over his closest rival
Q+A: How will Honduras election affect U.S.-Latam ties?
Tuesday, December 1, 2009 - 00:00
Washington's willingness to accept Lobo's victory could confirm suspicions that U.S. policy under President Barack Obama is little changed in a region where it has a history of supporting rightist governments
Latin American leaders divided over Honduras vote
Tuesday, December 1, 2009 - 00:00
Latin American leaders were split on Monday over whether to recognize the election in Honduras, with larger countries saying failing to condemn the vote could destabilize the region.
Chavez threatens to nationalize Venezuelan banks
Monday, November 30, 2009 - 00:00
Chavez said the purpose of banks was not to enrich a small group of people but "should be to collect funds and savings to help aid the country's development by making loans, extending credits for housing"
Lula urges Iran dialogue, backs nuclear plan
Tuesday, November 24, 2009 - 00:00
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva urged his Iranian counterpart on Monday to engage in dialogue on nuclear non-proliferation but backed Iran's right to develop a peaceful nuclear program
Brazil aid program making inroads against hunger
Tuesday, November 24, 2009 - 00:00
Under Bolsa Familia, poor families receive up to 200 reais ($115) a month, depending on their income and how many children they have. In exchange, children must attend school
U.S. says Venezuelan drug flights pose "challenge"
Thursday, November 19, 2009 - 00:00
"There's not a whole lot of evidence that there are strong measures being taken by the Venezuelans to deal with this," said David Johnson, the assistant secretary of state
ANALYSIS - Venezuela private sector woes new Chavez headache
Thursday, November 19, 2009 - 00:00
South America's top oil exporter on Tuesday reported an unexpectedly high 4.5 percent economic contraction
UPDATE 5-Venezuela's economic slide worse than expected
Thursday, November 19, 2009 - 00:00
Venezuela on Tuesday announced a surprisingly large third-quarter economic fall, shocking analysts and leaving the South American oil exporter's economy on course for a bigger contraction then previously thought in 2009.
Honduran Congress to vote on Zelaya fate after poll
Wednesday, November 18, 2009 - 00:00
Honduran lawmakers will wait until after a November 29 election to decide whether to reinstate ousted President Manuel Zelaya

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