Latin America

Obama Travels To Trinidad and Tobago For American Summit

Armen Hareyan — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 09:50:24 -0500

U.S. President Barack Obama travels to Trinidad and Tobago Friday for the 34-nation Summit of the Americas, where he will face growing demand to change U.S. policy toward communist Cuba. In Mexico City Thursday, President Obama said he does not expect relations between the U.S. and Cuba to "thaw overnight" following his decision to relax travel and money transfer restrictions for Cuban-Americans.

Obama Preps for Latin America Trip

Michael Santo — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 15:44:25 -0500

As near warfare erupts on the U.S. - Mexico border with drug trafficking cartels, Barack Obama is preparing to leave Thursday on a trip to Latin America and Mexico. The trip begins in Mexico on Thursday and moves to the Summit of the Americas in Trinidad and Tobago from Friday - Sunday.

Latin-America Doubles Its Military Strength

Alberto — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 08:00:14 -0600

Latin-America has nearly doubled its military arsenals in the last six years indicates a new study published by the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS).

Latin America Eyes Candidates, Leans Democratic

Armen Hareyan — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 11:24:09 -0500

As the US presidential race takes an international stage this month, new coverage is emerging on how the citizens of Latin American and Caribbean countries view Senators John McCain and Barack Obama, and their prospective presidencies.

Genetic study of Latin Americans sheds light on a troubled history

harminka — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 06:30:01 -0500

A recent molecular analysis of ancestry across Latin America has revealed a marked differentiation between regions and demonstrated a “genetic continuity” between pre-and post Columbian populations.

Bush Presses US Congress on Latin America Trade Deals

Dinka — Sat, 13 Oct 2007 06:45:13 -0500

President Bush Friday urged the U.S. Congress to approve a set of free trade accords with Colombia, Panama and Peru. VOA's Brian Wagner reports that Mr. Bush said the trade deals will benefit U.S. business and boost democracy in the region.

AT&T Receives Top Honors for Commitment to Hispanics

harminka — Fri, 14 Sep 2007 11:26:00 -0500

AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) has announced that the company has been recognized by three Hispanic magazines for the company's commitment to people of color, and more specifically, the Hispanic community.

Kodak Enhances Picture Kiosk Support in Latin America With IBM Services

harminka — Tue, 11 Sep 2007 11:15:36 -0500

Kodak has signed an agreement with IBM (NYSE: IBM) to perform hardware and software support services for its KODAK Picture Kiosks in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Venezuela and Peru.

Venezuelan President on Regional Tour for Energy, Economic Push

Dinka — Fri, 10 Aug 2007 09:36:56 -0500

Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez is in Uruguay as part of a regional tour aimed at helping his country's bid for admission to the South American trade bloc Mercosur.

Mexico, Argentina Sign Pact on Political, Economic Relations

Dinka — Tue, 31 Jul 2007 10:59:31 -0500

Mexico and Argentina have signed an agreement aimed at improving political and economic cooperation. Mexican President Felipe Calderon and his Argentine counterpart, Nestor Kirchner, signed the pact Monday in Mexico City.

US Lawmakers Move to Ease Cuba Trade Restrictions

Dinka — Sat, 30 Jun 2007 09:02:45 -0500

The U.S. House of Representatives has agreed to ease restrictions on agricultural trade with Cuba, so that Cubans would no longer have to pay in advance for goods shipped to the island.

Three New Country Directors For Latin America

Anastvatz — Sat, 30 Jun 2007 00:01:23 -0500

Pamela Cox, World Bank Vice President for Latin America and the Caribbean, announced on June 29 the appointment of three new country directors for the region to head the units of Mexico and Colombia; the Andes: Bolivia, Ecuador, Peru and Venezuela; and the Southern Cone: Argentina, Chile, Paraguay and Uruguay, effective July 1st, 2007.