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New Colombian party linked to right-wing gangs
Mar 16, 2010 18:31 EDT
Surprisingly strong ballot showing for new Colombian party linked to far-right criminal bands. A new party accused of ties to far-right criminal bands has emerged as a surprising force in Colombian politics, adding to worries that President Alvaro Uribe has failed to weaken drug-funded paramilitaries in the provinces.
New Colombian party linked to right-wing gangs
Mar 16, 2010 18:31 EDT
A new party accused of ties to far-right criminal bands has emerged as a surprising force in Colombian politics, adding to worries that President Alvaro Uribe has failed to weaken drug-funded paramilitaries in the provinces.
Clinton to bring US aid to Chile
Mar 01, 2010 16:53 EST
US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said Monday she is bringing satellite telephones to quake-stricken Chile as the government in Santiago appealed for the first time for international aid.
Clinton to bring US aid to Chile
Mar 01, 2010 16:53 EST
US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said Monday she is bringing satellite telephones to quake-stricken Chile as the government in Santiago appealed for the first time for international aid.
Clinton to bring US aid to Chile
Mar 01, 2010 12:43 EST
US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said Monday she is bringing satellite telephones to quake-stricken Chile as the government in Santiago appealed for the first time for international aid.
Clinton to bring US aid to Chile
Mar 01, 2010 12:43 EST
US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said Monday she is bringing satellite telephones to quake-stricken Chile as the government in Santiago appealed for the first time for international aid.
Clinton begins Latin American tour in Uruguay
Mar 01, 2010 08:42 EST
US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton arrived on Monday at the start of a six-country Latin America tour that will include a brief visit to earthquake-devastated Chile.
Clinton begins Latin American tour in Uruguay
Mar 01, 2010 07:40 EST
US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton arrived in the Uruguayan capital on Monday, beginning a six-country Latin American tour highlighted by solidarity, albeit shortened visit to quake-stricken Chile.
Clinton adds Buenos Aires to Latin American tour
Feb 28, 2010 23:25 EST
US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton added Buenos Aires to what is now a six-country Latin American tour highlighted by a solidarity, albeit shortened visit to quake-stricken Chile.
Clinton departs on Latin America tour
Feb 28, 2010 18:48 EST
US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton left Sunday for a Latin American tour still intending to visit Chile despite a mammoth earthquake there, a top aide said.
Clinton still intends to visit Chile despite quake
Feb 28, 2010 17:10 EST
US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton prepared to leave here Sunday for a Latin American tour still intending to visit Chile despite a mammoth earthquake there, a top aide said.
Chile quake looms over Clinton Latin America tour
Feb 27, 2010 22:23 EST
US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is due to leave Sunday for a tour of Latin America that is for now overshadowed by a massive earthquake in Chile, one of the five countries on her itinerary.
New Americas bloc minus US leaves questions
Feb 25, 2010 14:41 EST
A new Americas bloc was born this week including all nations but the United States and Canada, in a move that has confused analysts and drawn little comment from the Obama administration.
Anti-Chavez channel removed from cable
Jan 24, 2010 18:42 EST
Venezuelan cable providers drop anti-Chavez TV channel under government orders. A cable-television channel critical of President Hugo Chavez was yanked from the air early Sunday for defying new government regulations requiring it to televise some of the socialist leader's speeches.
Venezuelan seeks to revive anti-Chavez movement
Dec 27, 2009 00:01 EST
Banned from holding office, popular politician challenges both Chavez and the opposition. They range from wealthy businessmen to boisterous students and poor single mothers, jammed together 10,000 strong in a stadium, chanting "change is possible!" and shoving forward to greet the man who is challenging President Hugo Chavez's grip on power.
Rivals Honduras agree to resolve crisis
Oct 29, 2009 20:00 EDT
Rival sides in Honduras have finalized a deal to end four months of political crisis that paves the way for ousted President Manuel Zelaya's return to his post pending approval by Congress.
Rivals sign deal to end Honduras crisis
Oct 29, 2009 20:00 EDT
Ousted President Manuel Zelaya looked set to be reinstated, pending approval from Congress, as rival sides in Honduras finalized a deal to end four months of political paralysis.
Colombia, U.S. sign defense pact this week: minister
Oct 27, 2009 17:51 EDT
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Colombia will sign a controversial security pact with the United States to enhance its war on "narcoterrorism" by the end of the week, Colombian Defense Minister Gabriel Silva said on Tuesday.
Polls: Chavez's popularity slips in Venezuela
Oct 22, 2009 02:01 EDT
Decline in Chavez's popularity reveals concerns about government ineptness in Venezuela. Hugo Chavez's support has declined in the polls as many Venezuelans say they are fed up with 27 percent inflation, a stagnant economy, faulty public services ? and a government they see as incapable of doing much about it.
2016 Olympics a crowning glory for Brazil leader
Oct 06, 2009 17:43 EDT
Brazilian president lifts nation to new world stage with unprecedented Olympic victory. He is the Pele of politics, knighted the "most popular politician on Earth" by another contender for the title ? Barack Obama.
