President Evo Morales Will Ask Chile to Turn Games Over to Bolivia
Bolivian president Evo Morales will ask his outgoing Chilean counterpart Michelle Bachelet to turn the organization of the 2014 South American Sport Organization (Odesur) Games over to Bolivia, an official source in La Paz said Thursday.
Haiti Will Receive $25 Million Dollars from Latin America and the Caribbean
Haiti will receive 25 million dollars this week, according to an agreement reached by the presidents attending the Unity Summit of Latin America and the Caribbean, Mexican president Felipe Calderón, the summit’s host, announced.
Air Guard scaling back Haiti relief efforts
The number of Air National Guard members supporting Operation Unified Response dropped to a little over 200 this week as Haitian authorities and nongovernmental organizations begin to accept a greater share of relief efforts in the ravaged country, Guard officials said.
EU wants ‘Marshall Plan’ for quake-hit Haiti
The EU's foreign affairs chief Catherine Ashton called for a "Marshall Plan" for Haiti, announcing she would head to the quake-hit island next week.
Salvadoran Street Gangs Announce Truce
The Mara Salvatrucha and the Mara-18, two violent street gangs with operations that span from Central America into the United States, issued a statement here announcing an end to violence.
Peruvian Government Announces The Capture Of Three Members Of Shining Path
Three collaborators of “Comrade Artemio,” the leader of the remnants of Shining Path, have been captured by the police, Peruvian Interior Minister Octavio Salazar announced.
Demand Dwindles for U.S. Forces in Haiti, Official Says
The need for U.S military forces in Haiti is dwindling as Haitian authorities and nongovernmental organizations begin to accept a greater share of relief efforts in the ravaged country, an American military official said.
UN Seeks Record $1.44 Billion Dollars In Haiti Aid
The United Nations launched its largest ever appeal for humanitarian aid, with a revised request for 1.44 billion dollars to assist earthquake victims in Haiti.
Part of the Proceeds of the World Cup Friendly Matches Will Go to Haiti
Part of the proceeds of the friendly matches for the 2010 Soccer World Cup in South Africa will be dedicated to helping the population of Haiti, a country left devastated in the wake of January’s earthquake, the International Federation of Association Football announced.
Americas Nations Agree To Boost Airport Security
Eight nations from the Americas, including the United States, agreed to boost air travel security by improving information-sharing, screening and coordination at a meeting in Mexico City.
Brazil Says Only UN Should Be In Haiti For Long-Term
The Brazil-led UN mission in Haiti should be the sole operator there once the earthquake-ravaged nation gets past crisis mode, Brazil's top envoy said in remarks published Wednesday that appeared to rule out a long-term US role.
Chilean Air Force War College Visits USSOUTHCOM
Students from the Chilean Air Force War College visited USSOUTHCOM headquarters in Miami on February 16 to attend a special briefing on U.S. government relief efforts in Haiti, following the January 12th earthquake that rocked the small Caribbean nation.