Latin America
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.
Israel 'disappointed' by Argentina-Iran deal on 1994 attack
Jan 28, 2013 14:08 EST
Israel on Monday said it was extremely "disappointed" by Argentina's agreement with Iran to create an independent commission to investigate the 1994 attack on a Jewish centre in Buenos Aires.
Jews reject Argentina-Iran deal on bombing probe
Jan 28, 2013 12:06 EST
The Jewish community here expressed vehement opposition Monday to Argentina and Iran's agreement to create a "truth commission" to probe the bombing of a Jewish center that killed 85 people.
Brazil mourns victims of nightclub fire
Jan 28, 2013 05:08 EST
Brazilians on Monday were mourning the victims of a nightclub blaze in a small university town that left more than 230 people dead and over 100 injured, with many still fighting for their lives.
Israel 'surprised' by Argentina-Iran deal
Jan 28, 2013 03:21 EST
Israel's foreign ministry said it was "surprised" by Argentina's agreement with Iran to create an independent commission to investigate the 1994 attack on a Buenos Aires Jewish centre.
In El Salvador, from busting heads to breaking bread
Jan 28, 2013 02:23 EST
After a life of crime in one of Central America's most fearsome gangs, a group of Salvadoran street toughs, some tattooed from head to toe, have now found a way out: making bread.
Brazil in mourning after deadly nightclub inferno
Jan 28, 2013 01:59 EST
Brazilians on Monday were mourning the victims of a nightclub blaze in a small college town that left more than 230 people dead and over 100 injured, with many still fighting for their lives.
LatAm American, European leaders wrap up Chile summit
Jan 27, 2013 21:03 EST
Latin American and European leaders agreed to boost bilateral trade as they ended a two-day summit overshadowed by a nightclub fire that killed at least 233 people in Brazil.
Police empty Venezuela riot prison after 58 killed
Jan 27, 2013 17:47 EST
Security forces regained full control over a prison in northwestern Venezuela on Sunday and evacuated inmates after a riot left 58 dead and twice as many wounded.
Iran, Argentina agree on commission for 1994 attack
Jan 27, 2013 16:39 EST
Argentine President Cristina Kirchner on Sunday announced an agreement with Iran to create an independent commission to investigate the deadly 1994 bombing of a Jewish center in Buenos Aires.
Pacific Rim LatAm countries show growing clout
Jan 27, 2013 16:08 EST
Spain's bid to join the Pacific Alliance illustrates the growing clout of the trade association between Chile, Colombia, Mexico and Peru, a new rival to the South American trading bloc Mercosur.
Police empty Venezuela riot prison after 61 killed
Jan 27, 2013 15:34 EST
Security forces regained full control over a prison in northwestern Venezuela on Sunday and evacuated inmates after a riot left 61 dead and twice as many wounded.
Police restore order to Venezuela riot prison
Jan 27, 2013 02:49 EST
Riot police squads worked Sunday to establish full control over a prison in northwestern Venezuela, where a riot has left at least 61 inmates dead and twice as many injured.
LatAm, Europe back free trade, eye strategic alliance
Jan 27, 2013 01:42 EST
European and Latin American leaders have pledged to shun protectionism and boost their strategic partnership to foster free trade and sustainable development based on close international cooperation.
Families reel from deadly Venezuela prison riot
Jan 26, 2013 20:33 EST
Relatives of inmates missing after a Venezuelan prison riot that left at least 61 dead desperately sought news of their loved ones as detainees were moved to other jails.
Latin America, Europe open trade summit in Chile
Jan 26, 2013 18:58 EST
Leaders of crisis-hit Europe kicked off a two-day summit Saturday with their counterparts from resource-rich Latin America, seeking closer trade ties but also assurances against protectionism.
Latin America, Europe kick off trade summit
Jan 26, 2013 15:21 EST
European leaders kicked off a two-day summit with their Latin American counterparts here Saturday seeking closer trade ties but also assurances on free trade and investment protection.
Latin America, Europe seek closer trade ties
Jan 26, 2013 13:01 EST
Leaders of crisis-hit Europe are meeting their counterparts from resource-rich Latin America in Santiago Saturday to press for closer trade ties to spur global growth.
At least 55 dead in Venezuela prison riot: hospital
Jan 26, 2013 11:36 EST
At least 55 people were killed and 90 others wounded in clashes between prison gangs and security guards at a facility in northwest Venezuela, a hospital director said Saturday.
Latin America, Europe open summit to boost trade
Jan 26, 2013 06:17 EST
Latin American and European leaders open a two-day summit Saturday to give a fresh impetus to efforts to seal a free trade agreement between their two blocs.
