Calderon: Drugs Can’t Be Eliminated But Crime Can
Mexican President Felipe Calderon acknowledged in an interview with EFE the impossibility of doing away with drugs but believed that the government's goal should be "freeing citizens" from organized crime.
Photos Taken at Chilean Observatory Show How One Galaxy Ate Another
Astronomers with the European Southern Observatory (ESO) in Chile have taken photographs that show how the galaxy Centaurus A ate another, spiral one, between 200 and 700 million years ago, the scientific body announced.
Chilean, Argentine Presidents Mark Peace Treaty With Pope
The presidents of Chile and Argentina marked with Pope Benedict XVI the 25th anniversary of a peace treaty signed between the former dictators of their countries with papal mediation.
Ecuador’s “Amazonas” Train With U.S. Military To Become “River Rats”
Dense jungle surrounds the Payamino River, an important water-way in Ecuador. This river, along with countless others in the eastern provinces of Ecuador, is a lifeline for local communities, the Ecuadorian military and illegal armed groups.
7,000 Firearms Destroyed In Chile
More than 7,000 weapons that were formerly in the hands of the Chilean public were melted down in Santiago in an operation organized by the Chilean government with the aim of reducing the use of such items.
Lobo Wins Honduran Presidential Vote
Porfirio Lobo has won the presidential election in Honduras, with about 56 percent of ballots cast. Election officials say voter turnout was high, in spite of a call by ousted President Manuel Zelaya to boycott the poll.
For Dunga, the Possibility of Ronaldo Playing For The National Team Looks Distant
The coach of the Brazilian soccer team, Dunga, left Brazilian striker Ronaldo, of the popular São Paulo Corinthians, with almost no chance to compete in the 2010 South African World Cup, claiming that he does not want to repeat “old mistakes.”
Colombian Government Gives Green Light For Rebel Hostage Release
The Colombian government has authorized the International Committee of the Red Cross and the Catholic Church to make "the necessary contacts" with leftist rebels for the release of two soldiers the guerrillas said they are prepared to free unilaterally.
Colombia Arrests Hitman Wanted In Spain
A hitman wanted in Spain has been arrested in Colombia, the National Police said.
UN Concerned About Recruitment Of Children By Colombian Guerrilla Groups
The United Nations Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights in Colombia expressed its concern about the recruitment of children by guerrilla groups and other illegal organizations and condemned these practices that, it said, may constitute crimes against humanity.
Latin American Drugs Threaten Africa Stability
The illegal drug trade from Latin America to Europe has the potential of destabilizing regions of Africa more than Islamist extremists, a regional expert told a US Senate panel.
Brazil Blames Vast Blackouts On Short Circuits
Blackouts that darkened much of Brazil last week were caused by short circuits in a power substation that prompted the shutdown of three key transmission lines from the planet's second-largest hydroelectric dam, officials said.