The Wall Street Journal
Thursday, March 18, 2010 - 00:00
Officials say they will try two new approaches: a greater focus on intelligence work, and an effort to create jobs, build schools, open parks and counsel drug addicts
Thursday, March 4, 2010 - 00:00
President Hugo Chavez said Wednesday Venezuela won't offer any help or explanations to clear up the allegations levied by a Spanish judge that his administration collaborated with Basque separatist group ETA and Colombia's largest guerrilla group.
Wednesday, March 3, 2010 - 00:00
Mr. Chavez has many American friends, not least in Congress, who will be nervously watching this case as it unfolds.
Wednesday, March 3, 2010 - 00:00
Government, After Slow Start, Raises Death Toll, Expands Curfews, Prompting Chileans to Take Stock.
Tuesday, March 2, 2010 - 00:00
Spain and Venezuela headed toward a potential diplomatic face-off after a Spanish judge on Monday accused Caracas of collaborating with rebel groups to assassinate Colombian President Álvaro Uribe.
Tuesday, March 2, 2010 - 00:00
Colombia's benchmark IGBC stock index rose 0.2% to 11,753.52 points on Monday, bringing relief to investors who had feared that political uncertainty would cause a sell-off.
Tuesday, March 2, 2010 - 00:00
The widespread destruction of older buildings-together with damage to bridges and roads, and coastal flooding caused by the tsunami—opens a potential windfall for Chile's well-developed construction industry.
Monday, March 1, 2010 - 00:00
Colombia's stock market is likely to fall on Monday as news that President Alvaro Uribe has been blocked from seeking a third term rattles investors.
Monday, March 1, 2010 - 00:00
While disappointing to Mr. Uribe's political base, the decision is unlikely to prompt major policy changes in Colombia, especially in terms of the focus on internal security.
Monday, March 1, 2010 - 00:00
Ms. Bachelet was extremely popular before the earthquake, with an approval rating of around 80%.