Category: Andes
February 22, 2011 > Staff
Libya’s Muammar al-Gaddafi Is Not In Venezuela, Officials Say
Today in Latin America Top Story — Rumors swirled Monday that Libyan strongman Colonel Muammar Gaddafi fled to Venezuela due to unrest in his North African nation, but both countries […] Read More >
February 15, 2011 > Staff
Chevron Fined For Environmental Damage By Ecuadorean Court
Today in Latin America Top Story — Chevron Corp. will appeal an Ecuadorean court’s order on Monday to pay more than $8 billion dollars for decades of environmental damage. The […] Read More >
February 14, 2011 > Staff
FARC Releases Another Hostage In Colombia; Two Others Delayed
Today in Latin America Top Story — The Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) released another hostage this weekend, but failed to let go of two more hostages on Sunday. […] Read More >
February 11, 2011 > Staff
Venezuelan Lawmakers Come to Blows on Floor of National Assembly
Today in Latin America Top Story — A fistfight broke out between two members of Venezuela’s National Assembly Thursday, The Associated Press reports. The fight erupted when opposition legislator Alfonso […] Read More >
February 10, 2011 > Staff
Colombia’s FARC Releases Politician Taken In 2009 As Gesture Of Peace
Today in Latin America Top Story — The Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) guerrilla group released the first of five hostages it promised to free this week as a […] Read More >
February 3, 2011 > Staff
Chávez Celebrates 12 Years In Power; Prepares For 2012 Elections
Today in Latin America Top Story — Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez celebrated 12 years in power Wednesday and asked his supporters continue with the country’s socialist revolution. Chávez, who admitted that […] Read More >
January 21, 2011 > Staff
Hugo Chávez Won’t Give Up Decree Powers In Venezuela
Today in Latin America Top Story — Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez said Thursday he won’t relinquish special legislative powers, which he hinted he might do earlier this week. Facing a […] Read More >
January 17, 2011 > Staff
Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez Says May Relinquish Decree Power Early; Calls For National Conciliation
Today in Latin America Top Story — Facing a Congress with an increased opposition presence, Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez has adopted a more conciliatory tone. In a speech to the […] Read More >
January 7, 2011 > Staff
Venezuela’s Hugo Chávez Suggests Sean Penn, Bill Clinton or Oliver Stone for Ambassador Position
Today in Latin America Top Story — With uncertainty looming over Larry Palmer’s nomination as ambassador to Venezuela, on Tuesday Hugo Chávez jokingly suggested a number of people that he […] Read More >
January 4, 2011 > Staff
Colombian Major and Four Soldiers Accused In “False Positive” Murders
Today in Latin America Top Story — Authorities brought accusations against a Colombian army major and four other soldiers Monday for the killing of three civilians in 2002. Maj. Juan […] Read More >