Gen. Francisco Contreras Rivas, Chairman Of The Joint Chiefs Of Staff Of Peru, visited U.S. Southern Command recently and met with its commanders and received briefings on security issues in the region. Gen. Francisco Contreras Rivas, Chairman Of The Joint Chiefs Of Staff Of Peru, visited U.S. Southern Command recently [ … ]
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Stadium Demolition Marks Beginning Of Construction In Bahia For The 2014 World Cup
The demolition of the old Fonte Nova Stadium in Salvador, in the state of Bahia (in northeastern Brazil), began Monday, to be followed by the construction of a new stadium that will be a site for World Cup matches when Brazil hosts the event in 2014.
Politicians In Brazil Must Have Clean Criminal Records
Now, it’s law – only those with clean criminal records can pursue a political career in Brazil. Now, it’s law – only those with clean criminal records can pursue a political career in Brazil. One of the greatest bills of popular initiative in Brazilian history became law when it was [ … ]
Argentina, A Territory Put To The Test By Drug Traffickers From The Region
Latin American drug traffickers are seeking new territory for their activities and studying the possibilities offered by Argentina, where extradition proceedings began Friday for an alleged Colombian drug trafficker wanted by the United States, the same day that a model was charged with the same crime.
Santos Well Ahead For Colombian Run-Off Vote: Poll
Colombian presidential candidate Juan Manuel Santos has a commanding lead against two-time Bogota Mayor Antanas Mockus for this month's second round election, according to a new poll published on Friday.
Clinton To Make New Latin America Trip
US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton will leave Washington this month for a Latin America and Caribbean tour, with stops in Peru, Ecuador, Colombia and Barbados, an official said Friday.
U.S. Southern Command Supports Relief Efforts In Guatemala
U.S. Southern Command’s (SOUTHCOM) Joint Task Force Bravo deployed four helicopters to Guatemala on Tuesday from Soto Cano Air Base, Honduras. U.S. Southern Command’s (SOUTHCOM) Joint Task Force Bravo deployed four helicopters to Guatemala on Tuesday from Soto Cano Air Base, Honduras. The helicopters and associated aircrews, which will support [ … ]
Panama’s Darien Teems With FARC Drug Runners
Drug-running Colombian rebels are using the dense, lawless jungle joining North and South America to smuggle cocaine past sea patrols, creating a new troublespot in the continent's drug war.
Brazil Launches War On Crack
President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva unveiled a national war on crack cocaine, a drug that is increasingly causing addiction, health problems and crime in Brazilian cities and towns.
UN Redoubles Efforts To House Haiti’s Homeless
The head of the UN mission in Haiti Edmond Mulet unveiled new efforts to provide secure housing to thousands of people made homeless by January's devastating earthquake.
Brazil To Build New Nuclear Reactor
Brazil is to build a 483-million-dollar nuclear reactor to produce radioactive material for medical use as well as industrial-grade enriched uranium, local media reported Wednesday, citing a cabinet minister.
Lula Announces Construction of Second Bridge Between Foz do Iguaçu and Paraguay
The president of Brazil, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, announced Monday the construction of a second bridge that will connect the border city of Foz do Iguaçu with Paraguay, opposite Ciudad del Este.