Fernando Vargas

Bolivia enacts deal to end Amazon protests

The Bolivian government and representatives of Amazon natives have finalized an agreement ending two months of protests that have eroded support for President Evo Morales.
 

Bolivia reaches agreement with Amazon protesters

The Bolivian government and representatives of Amazon native protesters reached an agreement on Monday ending two months of protests that have eroded support for President Evo Morales.
 

Bolivia cancels controversial Amazon highway

Bolivian President Evo Morales announced Friday he was scrapping a hugely controversial plan to build a highway through an Amazon ecological reserve that has triggered widespread protests.
 

Bolivia cancels controversial Amazon highway

Bolivian President Evo Morales announced Friday he was scrapping a hugely controversial plan to build a highway through an Amazon ecological reserve that has triggered widespread protests.
 

Bolivia natives, president in talks stand-off

Bolivian President Evo Morales and natives who have marched all the way from the Amazon to protect their ancestral homeland from a government road project were at loggerheads early Friday over talks.
 

Bolivian natives, president in talks stand-off

Bolivian President Evo Morales and natives who have marched all the way from the Amazon to protect their ancestral homeland from a government road project were at loggerheads Thursday over talks.
 

Bolivia natives camp at presidential place

After a chilly night camped in front of Bolivia's presidential palace, native leaders Thursday demanded a face-to-face meeting with President Evo Morales over his government's plan to build a highway through their ancestral homeland.
 

Bolivian natives reach La Paz after marathon march

Nearly 2,000 indigenous people made a triumphal entry into La Paz Wednesday at the end of a two-month march from the Amazon against a government plan to build a highway through their ancestral homeland.
 

Bolivia president offers talks with protest marchers

President Evo Morales offered direct talks with almost 2,000 indigenous people about to end a grueling protest march against government plans to build a highway through an Amazon nature preserve.
 

Bolivian Indians near La Paz on long protest march

Around 2,000 Bolivian Indians neared La Paz Tuesday on the penultimate day of a grueling, weeks-long march to protest government plans to build a highway through an Amazon nature preserve.
 

New global banking rules proposed on bankers' pay

Swiss panel proposes global banking rules to require more disclosure on bankers' pay. New banking rules are being proposed by an influential global regulatory panel that would give investors a better idea of when CEOs and other high-paid executives get bonuses even when their companies are lagging.
 

Boxer Vargas to get star on Las Vegas sidewalk

Boxer Fernando Vargas to be first fighter with star on Las Vegas Walk of Stars. In a town central to boxing lore, Fernando Vargas is expected to become the first fighter with a star on the Las Vegas Walk of Stars.
 

De La Hoya sees Mayweather's route to 2 fights

Oscar De La Hoya expects Floyd Mayweather to fight Mosley, eventually meet Pacquiao. Oscar De La Hoya thinks his promotions company will soon wrap up a deal for Floyd Mayweather Jr. to fight Sugar Shane Mosley in May.
 

'Golden Boy' Oscar De La Hoya quits boxing at 36

Boxing loses its Golden Boy: Oscar De La Hoya retires at 36, saying he 'can't do it anymore'. Oscar De La Hoya knew it was time to retire after Manny Pacquiao pummeled him into submission in December. Still, he wavered another four months before persuading himself to let go.
 

De La Hoya’s Vegas 10-count

Oscar De La Hoya announced his retirement from boxing at an emotional news conference Tuesday in Los Angeles, but reverberations were felt in Las Vegas, where De La Hoya competed in some of his most memorable fights.