Rescue Prepared for Sunken Ship Containing Millions in Gold and Silver
Buenos Aires, Mar 10 (EFE). - Next week a ship from Norway will begin efforts to rescue the “Polar Mist,” a Chilean fishing vessel which mysteriously sank carrying a load of more than nine tons of gold and silver bars in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Argentina.
Ten Years Have Passed Since the Death of the Painter Guayasamín, a Symbol of Ecuador
Quito, Mar 9 (EFE) – Tomorrow the Tree of Life, in whose roots rest the ashes of the artist Oswaldo Guayasamín, a symbol of Ecuador, will receive an emotional visit from the family of the artist on the tenth anniversary of his death.
President of Colombia Calls for International Cooperation to Capture Drug Traffickers
BOGOTA, March 9, 2009 (AFP) - On Monday Colombian President Alvaro Uribe sought the cooperation of the international community in arresting the kingpins of the illegal drug trade, including several heads of the FARC and ELN guerrilla organizations, some of whom are hidden in other countries.
Dominicans Fascinated by Santo Domingo’s Subway
Santo Domingo, Mar 10 (EFE) – The subway in Santo Domingo, which was inaugurated about a month ago, fascinates the Dominicans. Entire families travel to distant locations just for a fun ride and a picture or a video to document having set foot in one of its stations.
Frieze Discovered Representing Heroes of the Popul Vuh, the Mayan Holy Book
Guatemala, March 8 (EFE) - The mythological story of the lives of twins Hunapú and Ixbalanqué, characters in the story of the world's creation in the Popol Vuh, the sacred book of ancient Maya culture, were engraved in stone 200 years before the start of the Christian era, the Guatemalan [ … ]
Five Colombian Soldiers Dead and Eight Wounded by Explosive
BOGOTA, March 7, 2009 (AFP) – Five Colombian soldiers were killed and eight were injured after an explosion during an inspection in a remote rural area of the department of Meta (center), the General Command of the Armed Forces said.
Hundreds of Guatemalans Celebrate International Women’s Day
GUATEMALA, March 8, 2009 (AFP) - Hundreds of Guatemalans participated in a march on Sunday to commemorate International Women's Day, an activity during which they demanded increased safety, as well as equal opportunity for personal, social, and community development.
Paper Says Shining Path Gets Funds From Robberies In Bolivia
The Peruvian terrorist group Shining Path is carrying out armed robberies in Bolivia to finance its resurgence back home, this capital's La Razon daily reported.
Players From 16 Countries Will Compete In World Baseball Classic
Star players from 16 countries are ready to represent their native lands in the 2009 renewal of the World Baseball Classic (WBC). China and defending champion Japan competed in the first game March 5.
‘Star Wars’ Lands In Chile
The galactic saga of "Star Wars" is back once again in Chile to meet their fans in this country with the show "Star Wars: The Exhibition," showcasing props, vessels and clothing used in movies.
25th Tradewinds Exercise Begins in Bahamas
More than 400 U.S. service members, Caribbean nations’ security forces personnel and British Royal Marines, as well as numerous Caribbean nation officials were on hand for the opening ceremonies of the 25th annual Tradewinds exercise here, March 4.
Latin American Engagement Requires New Thinking, Mullen Says
U.S. military-to-military engagement in Latin America will require a change in thinking and in the culture within the armed services, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff said.