Two incarcerated opposition leaders declare hunger strike; Demands include the freeing of political prisoners and the end to repression in Venezuela In the latest act of protest, Leopoldo López and…
Aside from being remembered as the “world’s humblest president”, Uruguay’s former head of state Jose “Pepe” Mujica is also an ex-guerilla. Having fought for what he and his Tupamaro comrades…
Corruption scandals spark social protests; Guatemala and Paraguay sign agreement on tourism; Guatemalan drug trafficker is secretly sentenced in the US Corruption scandals spark social protests A high-profile corruption case linking Vice-President…
The US oil company Exxon Mobil’s has discovered oil in Guyanan territory claimed by Venezuela. The finding is part of a Stabroek Block field exploration, located approximately 200 kilometers (120 miles)…
Founded in 1991, Mercosur is one of South America’s largest economic blocks. Comprising of Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and most recently Venezuela as member states, it represents a variety of the…
Hard-line anti-gang approach generates more violence; Government plans for coastal tourist program; Elected mayors take office Hard-line anti-gang approach generates more violence The growing militarisation of public security functions in…
The Calbuco volcano surprised Chile with three violent eruptions after half a century of inactivity, forcing the evacuation of thousands of people. Tourist activities in the Patagonian Los Lagos region…