Ecuadorian Colonel On Trial For Alleged Complicity With FARC
An Ecuadorian army colonel is being prosecuted for alleged collusion with the Colombian FARC guerrillas, which may be considered a grave offense against national security, the TV channel Teleamazonas revealed.
Former Argentine President Raul Alfonsin Dies
Raul Alfonsin, the Argentine president who guided his country's return to democracy following a military dictatorship that left thousands missing, died on Tuesday. He was 82.
Software Developed In Chile To Find Stolen Computers
A Chilean journalist has developed "Prey," a program that allows people to track down stolen computers by sending information via the Internet about their location.
France, Brazil Seek Unity Ahead Of G-20
The presidents of France and Brazil urged greater regulation of the world's financial markets and vowed Wednesday to work together toward such measures at the G-20 summit.
El Salvador: Funes Praises “Changes” In U.S. And Warns Chavez
The President-elect of El Salvador, Mauricio Funes, debuted in the international arena with praise for "changes" in the United States and warned that it will not allow Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez to put "a finger" into the politics of El Salvador.
U.N. Official Notes Criminalization Of Indian Protests In Latin America
Speakers at a forum here organized by the the International Movement Against All Forms of Discrimination and Racism sounded the alarm against the growing criminalization of Indians' social protests in Latin America, especially in Mexico.
Brawn Wants To Work With Alonso, Who He Considers The Best Driver In The World
Englishman Ross Brawn, owner for less than one month of the Brawn GP team, which won the top two positions in its debut in the Grand Prix in Australia, has had one goal since the retirement of Michael Schumacher: to work with the best driver in the world, Fernando Alonso.
Colombian Defense Minister Santos Raises Reward For Capture of FARC Leaders
Colombian Defense Minister Juan Manuel Santos increased rewards for information leading to the capture of the FARC's top two commanders, Alfonso Cano and Jorge Briceño, to 7 million pesos ($2.9 million) each.
Thousands Of Victims Of The Earthquake Of 2007 Demand Reconstruction
Nearly 3,000 victims of the earthquake that devastated several regions of southern Peru in 2007 marched to Lima to denounce the government’s laziness in reconstructing the affected area.
“The King” Roberto Carlos Celebrates Fifty Years As A Singer With A Tour
To celebrate his fifty-year-long career, Brazilian singer Roberto Carlos, nicknamed "the king" by his fans, announced that he will release a new album, go on tour, and perform a large show in one of the largest exhibition centers in Sao Paulo.
Justice Approves Huge Indigenous Reservation In Brazilian Amazon
Ten of the eleven judges of the highest court in Brazil gave the go-ahead for the creation of a huge indigenous reserve in the Amazon, covering an area equivalent to over half of Belgium, despite the protests of the white ranchers who live there and want more land.
U.S. Southern Command, FOL Manta Airmen Assist Daycare Center
Servicemembers from Forward Operating Location Manta and the military group of the U.S. Embassy in Quito donated $6,000 in materials to a daycare center in Colón, Ecuador.