Government toughens regulations on mobile phone use in prisons; Money laundering bill stalls once more; Marijuana most commonly-used drug among El Salvador’s university students Government toughens regulations on mobile phone…
Cristina Fernández’s first appearance announces Cabinet reshuffle; Domestic Trade Secretary Guillermo Moreno resigns Cristina Fernández’s first appearance announces Cabinet reshuffle President Cristina Fernández’s first public appearance after her convalescence was followed…
Elena Poniatowska wins Miguel de Cervantes Prize; New bilingual edition of Neruda’s odes published; Preparations underway for Viva Perú in Mexico City Elena Poniatowska wins Miguel de Cervantes Prize The Mexican author…
Santiago’s Municipal Theatre damaged in fire; Goya Prize shortlist announced; 3rd Bienal de Arte Joven held in Buenos Aires Santiago’s Municipal Theatre damaged in fire The Municipal Theatre in Santiago, Chile, has…
Bachelet and Matthei head for second-round election; Nueva Mayoría holds on to Senate majority; Low turnout for Election Day
Politicians sentenced for corruption turn themselves into police; Ex-director of bank flees Brazil to avoid jail Brazil: Mensalão convicted begin jail terms Almost a year after the biggest corruption trial in…
Petrobras sell off Peruvian subsidiary to Chinese oil company; More than 800 businesses to attend the annual China-Latin America Business Summit; China has been the leading textile exporter to Mexico…
Small firms continue to suffer rampant extortion; Gangs use women to lure and kill rival gang members; Panic button to be installed in San Salvador’s buses Small firms continue to…
‘Peace is the way’ for Peru and Ecuador; Brazilian president visits Peru; Bolivarian Games starts a fortnight of sport fiesta ‘Peace is the way’ for Peru and Ecuador A ‘historical’…
China on track to own a third of Peruvian mining properties; Argentina hopes that Chinese loan will boost foreign exchange reserves; Nicaraguan delegation visit China to discuss the progress of…
Maduro unveils new economic measures; US journalist released; PDVSA and Ecopetrol to exploit mature oil fields Maduro unveils new economic measures The Venezuelan government has introduced a number of economic measures, in…
Matthei goes on the offensive; Activists protest slow progress of marriage equality bill with parade, festival; Trash piles up as sanitation workers’ strike continues
Citizens see insecurity as El Salvador’s major problem; National textile industry is poised to grow; Candidates propose lower energy prices Citizens see insecurity as El Salvador’s major problem According to…
Film release marks 50th anniversary of publication of Rayuela; Third Festival Jazz La Vega takes place in Santiago; Electronic art festival opens in Buenos Aires Film release marks 50th anniversary of publication…
Fujimori’s trial drama continues; Lima holds 7th international conference for women entrepreneurs; ‘Plan Hope’ to establish universal healthcare system One of Peru’s most controversial ex-presidents, Alberto Fujimori, has lost privilege to use…
Poll forecasts a runoff vote for 2014 elections; Legislative Assembly approves 2014 budget; Brazil and El Salvador sign cooperation agreements Poll forecasts a runoff vote for 2014 elections According to…
Killing of Amarildo de Souza highlights police violence; Brazil & Germany draft UN bid to end excessive surveillance Brazil: UPP torture scandal brings pacification programme into question The torture and killing…
Cuba orders closure of privately-run cinemas; Buenos Aires Photo 2013 opens; Alberto Fuguet releases new book Cuba orders closure of privately-run cinemas In a notice published in the Cuban national newspapers Granma…
Presidential debate follows release of latest poll data; Government releases list of randomly-selected poll workers; Chile honours the dead on All Saints Day