Latin America
Wed, 13 Jan 2021 09:10:00 GMTStrong rebound of Peruvian economy in the next five years
The economy of Peru, the world’s second largest copper producer, is expected to grow an annual average of 5.1% between 2021 and 2026, the economy ministry said on Tuesday
Wed, 13 Jan 2021 09:04:00 GMTMexico expected to approve Russia's Sputnik vaccine, and could order 24 million doses
Mexican health authorities will make a decision this week on whether to authorize Russia's Sputnik V COVID-19 vaccine after getting access to data on it, Deputy Health Minister Hugo Lopez-Gatell said on Tuesday.
Tue, 12 Jan 2021 09:31:00 GMTSecretary of State Pompeo re-designates Cuba as a “state sponsor of terrorism”
The outgoing president Donald Trump administration has re-designated Cuba as a “state sponsor of terrorism” in a move that hits the Castro dynasty island with new sanctions shortly before President-elect Joe Biden takes off...
Tue, 12 Jan 2021 09:26:00 GMTUS openly supports Guyana: joint coast guard exercise and visit of top Navy commander
The United States is doubling its support for Guyana in the territorial dispute with Venezuela, another flank in Washington's campaign to force Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro out of power.
Mon, 11 Jan 2021 09:45:00 GMTRich Argentines fly to Miami to get the Covid vaccinations: Florida residents complain
Residents of foreign countries have obtained COVID vaccinations in Florida, taking advantage of the state’s loose rules on who can get a shot. The list includes a prominent Argentine lawyer, business leaders, and Canadians wh...
Thu, 07 Jan 2021 09:49:00 GMTUruguay extends closure of frontier until the end of January; concern with clandestine partying
Uruguay announced on Wednesday a raft of new measures to help contain the growing number of Covid-19 positive cases which if sustained could strain hospital and sanitary capacities.
Wed, 06 Jan 2021 10:14:00 GMTLima Group does not recognize Venezuela's Maduro National Assembly
The Lima Group, a regional bloc comprised mostly of Latin American nations, said on Tuesday that it does not “recognize the legitimacy or legality of the National Assembly installed on January 5” in Venezuela.
Wed, 06 Jan 2021 09:50:00 GMTLatin America needs a financing boost to restart the economy
By Luis Carranza Ugarte – The president of CAF, the Development Bank of Latin America, says the post-pandemic era is the perfect opportunity for investment in the region’s infrastructure.
Wed, 06 Jan 2021 08:30:00 GMTCONMEBOL supports Cavani and criticizes England's FA for ignoring cultural characteristics
The South American Football Confederation (CONMEBOL) joined the growing criticism of England’s FA on Tuesday with a condemnation of the three-match ban given to Uruguayan Edinson Cavani for alleged racism.
Tue, 05 Jan 2021 09:43:00 GMTBolivian glacier disappearing and the capital La Paz running out of water
Bolivia's Tuni glacier is disappearing faster than initially anticipated, according to scientists in the Andean nation, a predicament that will likely make worse water shortages already plaguing the capital La Paz, just 60 km a...