South American Affairs

Gallup surveyed Latin America on U.S. leadership and President Obama. With 51 percent approval in Latin America and higher for Obama, why such high rates vs. 2008?

Dec 16, 2009 - Melanie Zoltan

World Cup 2014 showcases soccer in Brazil, with Brazilian football hosting for the second time. The 12-city FIFA finals test the country's infrastructure and planning.

Dec 9, 2009 - Melanie Zoltan

In 2007 the Uruguay government announced "one laptop per child" as an initiative. In 2009 the laptops for students were in, the first country in the world to do so.

Dec 4, 2009 - Melanie Zoltan

Itaipu Dam, a Paraguayan/Brazilian effort, supplies 90 percent of Paraguay's energy. Can the infrastructure handle Brazilian travel and the Brazil Olympics in 2016?

Nov 28, 2009 - Melanie Zoltan

The C-section rate in Brazil is at 36 percent according to WHO, and Cesarean birth in some areas at 90 percent, with elective Caesarean birth gaining popularity in Brazil

Nov 27, 2009 - Melanie Zoltan

A Peru myth has become a reality - Peruvian Pishtacos have been caught trafficking human body fat for use in European cosmetics, reports claim.

Nov 23, 2009 - Tony Dunnell

Shining Path (Sendero Luminoso) is an extremist group led by Abimael Guzman in Peru, whose mission is to restore indigenous rule. Recent activity by SL resumed violence.

Nov 23, 2009 - Melanie Zoltan

Evo Morales, Bolivia's first fully indigenous president and leader of the Movement for Socialism party, is expected to handily win the December 2009 Bolivian election.

Nov 20, 2009 - Melanie Zoltan

A recent law banning video games and violence and violent computer games has created a video game controversy in Venezuela. The "war" ban triggers a host of questions.

Nov 16, 2009 - Melanie Zoltan

In Venezuela Hugo Chavez made international news by ordering more than 15,000 Venezuelan troops to the Colombian border amidst claims of a U.S.-Colombian conspiracy.

Nov 15, 2009 - Melanie Zoltan

Since 1986 Uruguay's Ley de Caducidad, an "expiry" law, has protected members of Uruguay's military. October 2009 elections and the Supreme Court may change that.

Nov 8, 2009 - Melanie Zoltan

From 1995 to 2005 Chilean vineyards grew from 12 to 70. Chilean wine and U.S trade policy is critical for wine exports, inclusion in wine clubs, and continued growth.

Nov 6, 2009 - Melanie Zoltan

Fuerzas Armadas Revolucionarias de Colombia (FARC), known as the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia in English, uses violence in Colombia to achieve political goals.

Oct 30, 2009 - Melanie Zoltan

Michelle Bachelet, the first female president of Chile and a strong left-leaning politician, has changed the dynamics of foreign investment in the southern cone.

Oct 28, 2009 - Melanie Zoltan

In 2002, Argentina defaulted on foreign debt, triggering the "Argentine Crisis." Will the 2009 Argentine government debt restructuring plan change foreign affairs?

Oct 28, 2009 - Melanie Zoltan

Here are the most famous Peruvians in world sport - famous Peruvian sports celebrities who are held in high regard amongst the most famous people from Peru.

Sep 3, 2009 - Tony Dunnell

The miners of Potosi, Bolivia, some 9-years-old, struggle to make a living in the harsh conditions within the Cerro Rico mines with out-dated Bolivia mining techniques.

Jul 2, 2009 - Tony Dunnell

The President of Brazil, Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, reaffirms the fact that he has no desire to seek re-election for a third consecutive term.

May 21, 2009 - Luke Broadbent

Supported by Bogota Colombia is becoming a big ethanol producer but strong domestic demand make it an unlikely exporter - but it will help the US bloc in South America.

Apr 25, 2009 - Michael Mackey

President Morales ended his 5-day hunger strike on April 14, 2009 after Congress passed a new law allowing him to stand for re-election in December's general elections.

Apr 14, 2009 - Carey Hogg

The nation is most noted for its continuous battle with drug cartels, fueled by the high demand in the U.S. Despite its problems, Colombia is working towards stability.

Apr 1, 2009 - Carmen Sofia Grant

Peru is an area most notable for its ancient Andean civilizations. The Inca's were the most prominent group that were captured and destroyed by the Spanish in 1533.

Mar 28, 2009 - Carmen Sofia Grant

The Republic of Ecuador was once part of the northern Incan Empire before the Spanish conquered the area in 1533. Before becoming Ecuador the area was known as Quito.

Mar 26, 2009 - Carmen Sofia Grant

With violent crime on the rise and the ugly face of terrorism once again raising its profile in Bogota, what will the city's Mayor Samuel Moreno do?

Mar 4, 2009 - Richard McColl

Russia is actively seeking new partners in the region, and Venezuela is eager to help. However, the United States remains confident in its regional hegemony.

Nov 24, 2008 - Phillip Barea

Venezuela's latest purchase of advanced weaponry from Russia could significantly alter the balance of military forces in the United States' backyard.

Aug 7, 2008 - Greg Reeson

Though Brazil is exempt from the immediate restrictions under the United Nations Framework for Climate Change, the country has reduced the emissions of CO2 by 13 tons.

Jul 12, 2008 - Andrew Woolford

Former Colombian presidential candidate Ingrid Betancourt, 3 American contractors and 11 key military officials are freed in southeastern Colombia.

Jul 2, 2008 - Richard McColl

International pressure is mounting on the FARC to release the desperately ill former Presidential candidate they are holding in the jungle - Colombia waits...

Apr 5, 2008 - Richard McColl

With all the ruckus in the Colombian political arena we look at one factor that has risen its ugly head in recent months once again - international terrorist cooperation.

Feb 27, 2008 - Richard McColl

Against the backdrop of souring relations between Colombia and Venezuela over the release of two hostages, Colombia's citizens are to unite on February 4.

Jan 24, 2008 - Richard McColl

Bogota is an environmentalist's worst nightmare. No recycling plan, diesel belching buses, polluted rivers. But, things are looking up.

Oct 11, 2007 - Richard McColl

This Friday, President Chavez of Venezuela and President Uribe of Colombia will meet to discuss a humanitarian exchange between the Colombian Government and the FARC.

Aug 30, 2007 - Richard McColl

According to the article Crash of Tam 3054, the tragic events that unfolded in Sao Paulo, Brazil on Tuesday July 17, 2007 were avoidable while inevitable.

Jul 19, 2007 - Frank W. Hardy

The death of hundreds on TAM 3054 could be considered an unnecessary and an avoidable accident. Investigators will make their determination but why it happened is known.

Jul 19, 2007 - Frank W. Hardy

Hundreds of million of unsuspecting Travelers wander the Halls of their convenient downtown airport on the way to business or pleasure meetings.

Jul 19, 2007 - Frank W. Hardy

High profile prisoners remain in the hands of the FARC rebels but the deaths of 11 politicians from Cali has appalled a hardened nation. On July 5 Colombians protest.

Jul 4, 2007 - Richard McColl

The 40th Festival de la Leyenda Vallenata - Rey de Reyes - begins on the 26th of April but an altogether darker element looms large in the foreground.

Apr 15, 2007 - Richard McColl

Hardys account of the Hugo Chavez years upon his return to Venezuela in 1994.

Mar 17, 2007 - Henry Berry