Jose Miguel Insulza
Chavez heir apparent Maduro raises his profile
Feb 22, 2013 15:13 EST
The growing presence of Vice President Nicolas Maduro on state-run television, normally focused on ailing President Hugo Chavez, is giving analysts a sense that a transition is afoot in Venezuela.
Cuba assumes LatAm group presidency in diplomatic coup
Jan 28, 2013 15:02 EST
Cuba formally assumed the presidency of a key Latin American group here Monday, scoring a major diplomatic coup at a summit at which it urged regional integration and independence from the United States.
US, Spain lose appeal for Latin Americans: study
Jan 17, 2013 15:32 EST
For Latin Americans seeking work abroad, traditional magnets like the United States and Spain are losing their appeal because of weak economies, said a report released Thursday.
Venezuelan VP in Cuba again to visit ailing Chavez
Jan 12, 2013 02:30 EST
Venezuelan Vice President Nicolas Maduro was in the Cuban capital Saturday, saying he wanted to visit ailing President Hugo Chavez whose month-long absence following cancer surgery has rattled his nation.
Venezuelan VP to visit ailing Chavez in Cuba again
Jan 11, 2013 14:30 EST
Vice President Nicolas Maduro said he would visit ailing Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez in Cuba on Friday, a day after the leftist leader's inauguration in Caracas was replaced by a huge rally.
Chavez attacks rival at massive hometown rally
Oct 02, 2012 00:34 EDT
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez sang, greeted throngs of supporters and launched a searing attack on his rival as he stormed into the final stretch of his re-election campaign.
Chavez attacks rival at massive hometown rally
Oct 01, 2012 22:40 EDT
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez sang, greeted throngs of supporters and launched a searing attack on his rival as he stormed into the final stretch of his re-election campaign.
Bolivia govt struggles with police, native protests
Jun 27, 2012 00:27 EDT
Tensions mounted in Bolivia as President Evo Morales's government struggled to reach a deal with striking police and indigenous protestors prepared to march on the capital La Paz.
Ousted Paraguay leader accuses lawmakers of 'coup'
Jun 24, 2012 02:45 EDT
Paraguay's ousted leader Fernando Lugo on Sunday accused lawmakers of carrying out a "parliamentary coup d'etat" to force him from power, as international protests mounted over his abrupt removal.
New Paraguay leader faces mounting regional outcry
Jun 23, 2012 23:56 EDT
Paraguay's new president, Federico Franco, said he would turn to his ousted predecessor Fernando Lugo to help extricate the country from a wave of international protests over his abrupt removal from power.
New Paraguay leader faces mounting regional outcry
Jun 23, 2012 19:06 EDT
Paraguay's new president Federico Franco pledged to demonstrate "a clear commitment to democracy" Saturday amid a mounting international outcry over his predecessor's sudden ouster by a vote of Congress.
Argentines seek answers after deadly train crash
Feb 23, 2012 22:26 EST
Argentine families demanded answers after 50 people were killed and more than 700 injured when a packed commuter train plowed into a Buenos Aires rail terminus at rush hour.
Argentines seek answers after 50 killed in train crash
Feb 23, 2012 13:49 EST
Argentine families demanded answers Thursday, the day after a packed commuter train plowed into a Buenos Aires terminus during rush hour, killing 50 people and injuring more than 700.
Honduras prison fire kills 272 inmates
Feb 15, 2012 12:51 EST
A fire swept through a Honduran prison killing at least 272 inmates, officials said Wednesday, warning the toll could rise with many inmates left trapped in their cells by the fierce inferno.
Cameron slams Argentinian 'colonialism' over Falklands
Jan 18, 2012 08:27 EST
Prime Minister David Cameron accused Argentina Wednesday of "colonialism", adding to a simmering row over the Falkland Islands, over which the two countries fought a war 30 years ago.
New Americas summit aims criticism at US
Dec 03, 2011 03:53 EST
Leaders of Latin American and Caribbean nations worked Saturday to finalize an action plan for a new Americas bloc, which excludes the United States and which, according to its organizers, is designed to usher in a new era of Latin American "independence".
New Americas summit dominated by criticism of US
Dec 02, 2011 13:51 EST
Venezuela's Hugo Chavez opened a summit Friday for a new Americas bloc that Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega called a "death sentence' to US interference in Latin America.
Bolivia halts road project after protests
Sep 26, 2011 23:28 EDT
Bolivian President Evo Morales said he was suspending plans to build a major highway through an Amazon rainforest preserve that had sparked protests by indigenous people.
Anger spreads over Bolivia crackdown
Sep 26, 2011 21:08 EDT
Anger grew in Bolivia over a violent crackdown on indigenous groups protesting the construction of a major highway through an Amazon rainforest preserve.
Anger spreads over Bolivia crackdown on protesters
Sep 26, 2011 17:42 EDT
Protests spread in Bolivia on Monday over a violent crackdown on Indian marchers demonstrating against a highway planned to be built through an Amazon rainforest preserve.
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| José Miguel Insulza | |
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| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office 26 May 2005 | |
| Preceded by | Luigi R. Einaudi acting |
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| Born | 2 June 1943 Chile |
