Buenos Aires Moves to Lower Taxes on Audiovisual Industry
Buenos Aires will move forward on a law to promote the development of the audiovisual industry by granting tax benefits to producers who locate in areas of the Argentine capital, city mayor Mauricio Macri announced.
U.S. Agrees with Peru on Arms Reduction in the Region
The United States agrees with the Peruvian proposal to reduce the arms race in the region, the chief U.S. diplomat for Latin America, Arturo Valenzuela, said Tuesday, after arriving in Lima on a trip that also includes Chile and Ecuador.
Military Expands Simulation of Pre-salt Attack
At the same time that the search for oil in the pre-salt region has been expanded beyond the area of the first discoveries, the Brazilian Navy, Army, and Air Force will start a military exercise next week along the country’s coastline from north to south, in order to demonstrate the [ … ]
Uruguayan Team Welcomed as Champions after Fourth-Place Finish
With euphoric shouts, a caravan kilometers long, and flags waving, Uruguay welcomed its team home as champions, after they finished the South African World Cup in fourth place.
US Extends Relief for Illegal Haitian Immigrants
The United States on Monday granted Haitians living illegally in the country before January’s devastating earthquake a six-month extension to apply for a special asylum relief program.
Obama Talks Haiti, Honduras with Dominican President
US President Barack Obama thanked the Dominican Republic Monday for help in battling crises in Haiti, Honduras and on drugs trafficking as he hosted President Leonel Fernandez at the White House.
Guatemala Captures Narco-submarine in Pacific Waters
The Guatemalan Navy has captured a narco-submarine loaded with five tons of cocaine headed for the United States, Guatemalan authorities said Sunday.
Guatemala captura narco submarino en aguas del Pacífico
La Marina de Guatemala capturó un narco submarino cargado con cinco toneladas de cocaína que se dirigía hacia Estados Unidos, dijeron el domingo autoridades guatemaltecas.
Brazil Launches Logo and Promises Green and Transparent 2014 World Cup
At the launch of the 2014 World Cup logo, Brazilian president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva promised that his country will host a green, transparent, and unforgettable competition.
3D Could Be Dominant Television Technology in 2 Years
Watching television in three dimensions at home could become common in only two years, since the price of 3D televisions has fallen and major events such as the World Cup have drawn people’s attention to the technology.
Colombian Armed Forces Ignorant of Fate of FARC Supreme Leader
The Colombian armed forces admitted Thursday that they are ignorant of the fate of Alfonso Cano, the highest-ranking leader of the FARC guerrilla group, following rumors of his death in a bombardment.
Spain glory in win
Spain gloried on Monday in a first World Cup triumph that finally buried their decades-old tag of international underachievers while the dejected Netherlands came to terms with a third defeat in the final.