Category: Andes
February 23, 2015 > Staff
Espionage Allegations Threaten Relations Between Peru and Chile
Top Story — The diplomatic crisis between Peru and Chile over a suspected spying plot intensified over the weekend as Peruvian President Ollanta Humala sent a strongly worded letter to […] Read More >
February 20, 2015 > Staff
Caracas Mayor Arrested Over Alleged U.S.-Backed Conspiracy
Top Story — Venezuelan intelligence agents arrested Caracas mayor and opposition figure Antonio Ledezma on Thursday, after officials accused him of plotting a coup against the government of President Nicolás […] Read More >
February 13, 2015 > Staff
Argentine Oil Firm Halts Work in Area of Peru
Top Story — An Argentine oil company announced on Wednesday that it will cease operations in an area of the Peruvian Amazon after reportedly being asked to leave the area […] Read More >
February 12, 2015 > Dusty Christensen
FARC Rebels Announce a Ban on the Recruitment of Child Soldiers
FARC rebels in Colombia announced Thursday an immediate and indefinite ban on the recruitment of child soldiers under 17 years old, a concession that the government and human rights advocates […] Read More >
February 12, 2015 > Staff
Colombia’s ELN Releases Dutch Hostage
Top Story — Colombian guerrilla group the ELN has freed a Dutch hostage that had been held in captivity since Jan. 2014. News of the Dutch man’s release comes hours […] Read More >
February 3, 2015 > Staff
U.S. Expands Visa Restrictions for Venezuelan Officials
Top Story — The relationship between Venezuela and the United States reached new levels of animosity on Monday, as the U.S. State Department announced that Venezuelan politicians suspected of corruption […] Read More >
January 26, 2015 > Staff
Amid Renewed Protests, Venezuela Blocks Politicians’ Visit to Imprisoned Opposition Leader
Top Story — As the Venezuelan opposition attempts to revive protests of President Nicolás Maduro’s administration, the former presidents of Colombia and Chile were blocked from visiting opposition leader Leopoldo […] Read More >
January 9, 2015 > Staff
Latin American Leaders, Chinese President Meet in Beijing
Top Story — Members of the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC) met with Chinese officials in Beijing on Thursday as part of a two-day summit, during which […] Read More >
January 8, 2015 > Staff
Colombian Rebel Group ELN Open to Peace Talks with Government
Top Story — Colombia’s ELN, the country’s second-largest guerrilla group after the FARC, proclaimed its willingness to engage in peace talks with the government on Wednesday. The announcement follows President […] Read More >
January 5, 2015 > Staff
Venezuelan President to Visit China and OPEC Countries as Economy Worsens
Top Story — Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro will embark on a week-long tour of China and several OPEC countries in a move to reverse Venezuela’s tumbling economy, he announced during […] Read More >