| Football legend Falcao to coach Bahia With the sudden departure of Joel Santana to Flamengo, Bahia has announced the signing of Brazilian soccer legend Paulo Roberto Falcao as its coach.
Falcao has a vast amount of experience,... | |
| War-torn Guatemalan family reunited after 25 years A family was reunited Wednesday in this capital 25 years after being separated by the country's 1960-1996 civil war.
The Mutual Support Group, or GAM, with the help of the International Red Cross,... |
| Mexico's wind energy sector experiencing rapid growth Mexico's wind power sector is playing an expanding role in the global development of that renewable energy source, having just achieved the milestone of 1,000 Megawatts of installed generating... |
| Honduran army admits theft of grenade launchers The Honduran armed forces acknowledged Wednesday that 22 grenade launchers were stolen from an armoury in 2010.
By itself, the launcher "does not represent a lethal danger", the military said in a... |
| LG is leader in Mexico's 3D TV market South Korean consumer products giant LG Electronics was the leader last year in Mexico's high-end television market with its 3D models, followed closely by Japan's Sony, the Yonhap news agency... |
| Selena Gomez battles sniffles during gig in Argentina Selena Gomez, who battled through illness to stage her show in Argentina on Tuesday, was forced to run off stage to blow her nose throughout her set.
The 19-year-old singer began feeling unwell... |
| Mexican oil giant needs $25 bn in annual investment State-owned oil giant Petroleos Mexicanos, or Pemex, will "require annual investment and acquisitions" for its operations "exceeding 320 billion pesos (nearly $25.2 billion)" over the next few years,... |
| UN-backed census aims to improve lives of Dominican refugees A United Nations-backed census has been launched in the Dominican Republic to improve to the lives of hundreds of refugees and asylum-seekers.
According to the UN High Commissioner for Refugees... |
| Panama: UN expert calls for dialogue between Government and indigenous people An independent United Nations expert on indigenous rights called today on the Government of Panama and the country's indigenous groups to establish a dialogue process to stop the recent tensions and... |
| Mexico road project sets up fight over ruins MEXICO CITY (AP) -- When neighbors in the hills east of Mexico City saw backhoes ripping up pre-Hispanic relics for a highway, they did something unexpected in a country where building projects often... |
| Long-hidden archives help Guatemala war crimes trials GUATEMALA CITY (Reuters) - The secrets from a vault of moldy documents long covered in bat and rat droppings could soon help to put former top Guatemalan officials behind bars, years after the... |
| UK dismisses 'irrelevant' Argentina complaint over sending ships to Falkland Islands Argentina 's decision to make a formal complaint to the United Nations over Britain's alleged "militarisation" of the Falkland Islands. In an escalating war of words over the... |
| Uruguay Defends Negotiating with Argentina Montevideo, Feb 8 (Prensa Latina) President Jose Mujica criticized on Wednesday local attitudes he described as chauvinistic when it comes to efforts made by the Uruguayan government to solve... |
| Colombia Supports Cuba´s Fight against Blockade, FM Says Havana, Feb 8 (Prensa Latina) Colombian Foreign Minister, Maria Angela Holguin, on Wednesday ratified her country´s support to Cuba in the fight against U.S. economic, trade and financial... |
| Sabor a Cuba Festival in Santa Lucia Beach, Cuba Havana, Feb 8 (Prensa Latina) Santa Lucia beach, in Camagey, eastern Cuba, hosts from Feb 13 to 17 Sabor a Cuba Festival, introducing to hosts and guests the national cultural traditions through the... |
| Cuba and Colombia to Increase Links Havana, Feb 8 (Prensa Latina) The foreign minister of Cuba, Bruno Rodriguez Parrilla, and Colombia, Maria Angela Holguin, agreed on Wednesday here to commit to increase the potential of bilateral... |
| Haitian Foundation Announces Important Projects in Cuba Havana, Feb 8 (Prensa Latina) The launch of a multimedia on outstanding Haitian figures is one of the actions scheduled to be carried out by the Martha Jean Claude Foundation this... |
| Dominican Team Wins 54th Caribbean Baseball Series Santo Domingo, February 8 (Prensa Latina) The local Leones del Escogido team won the 54th Caribbean Baseball Series, consolidating this nation as the most winner of this tournament with 19 titles.... |
| OAS Secretary General and Haiti’s Prime Minister Advocate for Identifying Ways to Improve and Make More Effective International Aid to the Caribbean Country February 8, 2012 The Secretary General of the Organization of American States (OAS), José Miguel Insulza, met today with the Prime Minister of Haiti, Garry Conille, with whom he spoke about... |
| Strengthening India-Brazil defence ties New Delhi, Feb 8 : Brazilian Defence Minister Celso Amorim met with Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh in New Delhi on Wednesday to discuss strengthening of bilateral military... |
| Tensions Bubbling Again Over Falkland Islands February 8, 2012 It's been 30 years since Britain and Argentina went to war over the Falkland Islands. The British won, leaving the islands off the coast of Argentina in British hands. While... |
| Brazil files suit against Twitter The Brazilian government has filed a lawsuit against Twitter and its users in a bid to stop publication of messages alerting drivers to police speed traps and drunk-driving checkpoints. The suit... |
| UN says Caribbean crime hurting economies PORT-OF-SPAIN, Trinidad -- Rising crime across the Caribbean threatens the region's tourism-based economy and has exposed a weak and ineffective judicial system, according to a sweeping U.N.... |
| Reality TV producer sent to Mexico in wife's death FILE - In this May 26, 2010 file photo, Bruce Beresford-Redman, the former "Survivor" producer, pauses for a photo at his home in Rancho Palos Verdes, Calif. A spokesman for the... |
| Violent Crime Surge in the Caribbean Takes Heavy Toll PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, Feb 8, 2012 (IPS) - Helen Clarke, the former prime minister of New Zealand, recalled a situation a few years ago when within the less affluent suburbs of her country, youth... |
| U.S. ‘ocean fence’ aims to curb smuggling from Mexico February 8, 2012 SAN DIEGO, Calif., Feb 7 (Reuters) – U.S. authorities are building a steel and concrete barrier 300 feet (90 meters) out into the Pacific Ocean south of San Diego to curb... |
| ACSA to run Brazil’s top airport ';This will enhance Acsa's brand and better position it in the market place as a serious participant in global airport investment and management,'; Acsa's acting managing director... |
| Argentina to complain to UN over Falklands Britain for its "militarization" of their conflict over the Falklands, saying she would lodge a formal complaint with the United Nations."We will present a complaint to the UN Security... |
| Nokia set to cut 4,000 jobs in Europe, Mexico Kevin Shields (R), a Nokia senior vice president takes a video of himself with a photo of Nokia chief executive Stephen Elop during a press event last month. REUTERS photo Nokia said yesterday... |
| 'You're Mexican' Trending Topic on Twitter There hardly is ever a rhyme or reason for trending topics on Twitter. It could be someone famous' birthday, or perhaps, political discussion, or a current event--like yesterday's ruling... |
| Venezuela - Journalists attacked by men at funeral Espaol (IPYS-Venezuela/IFEX) - On February 3, 2012 six men attacked a group of journalists seeking information pertaining to the killing of a 16-year old girl. This happened outside of the Ave de... |
| Argentina accuses Britain of ‘militarization’ Argentina's president accused Britain of "militarizing the South Atlantic" and said she would to complain to the United Nations, as tension rises ahead of the 30th anniversary of the... |
| Bayamon, Puerto Rico’s new power Puerto Rico Islanders stormed all the way to the semi-finals of the CONCACAF Champions League, where their run was only ended on penalties by Mexican heavyweights Cruz Azul.What’s more, there... |
| Selena Gomez battles illness in Argentina Selena Gomez thanked Argentine fans for supporting her as she battled illness Tuesday. The "See you Again" singer appeared at the Orfeo Superdomo in Cordoba last night and admitted she was... |
| Still no cigar for Americans as Cuba embargo turns 50 The world is much changed since the early days of 1962, but one thing has remained constant: The U.S. economic embargo on Communist-run Cuba, a near-total trade ban that turned 50 on Tuesday.... |
| TV producer to be sent to Mexico in wife's death A reality television producer charged with killing his wife while on vacation in Mexico has been extradited from the U.S. to await trial, the next step in a legal saga that has played out on both... |
| Panama: Protester deaths need proper investigation Panama's authorities must investigate allegations of excessive use of force by police after two protestors were killed during three days of clashes between security forces and the Ngbe-Bugl... |
| Paraguay: Land dispute victory for displaced indigenous community A land deal finalized this week between Paraguayan authorities and a land owner in the country's central region will allow a long-displaced indigenous community to rebuild in safety and dignity,... |
| Mexican navy finds 10 bodies in mass grave sites A suspected member of the Zetas drug gang has led Mexican authorities to a mass grave site at two ranches in the Gulf coast state of Veracruz, the navy said... |
| Argentina condemns British "militarization" of Falklands BUENOS AIRES/LONDON (Reuters) - Argentina's president accused Britain of "militarizing the South Atlantic" and said she would to complain to the United Nations, as tension rises ahead... |
| Falkland Islands: United States Should Back Great Britain More In a blatant show of disdain for the Anglo-American Special Relationship, the Obama Administration has weighed in on the mounting tensions between Great Britain and Argentina over the Falkland... |
| Mexican navy finds 10 bodies in mass graves The Mexican navy says its personal detained suspect Francisco Alvarado Martagon Tuesday as he attempted to drive past a military checkpoint near the city of Acayucan in a vehicle without license... |
| Falkland Islands: Britain denies militarization as Argentina claims ownership Argentine President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner delivers a speech in front of a backdrop displaying the Falkland Islands (Malvinas in Spanish) painted like the Argentine national flag at the... |
| British officials: We will not negotiate with Argentina Argentina is slamming Prince William's deployment to the Falklands. Some Argentine veterans say the move is aggressive and arrogant, but most residents on the islands are preparing to welcome... |
| TV producer extradited to Mexico in wife's killing Bruce Beresford-Redman Bruce Beresford-Redman, the reality television-show producer accused of murdering his wife, Monica, in Cancun in 2010, has been extradited to Mexico, NBC News reported... |
| Beijing Tops New York in Office Rent Beijing has become the fifth most expensive city in the world in terms of prime office rent after an eye-popping 75 percent price rise in 2011, an industry report said.It now costs US$130 per square... |
| Amid Sex Abuse Tragedy Immigrant Families Afraid to Turn to Police WASHINGTON -- As the story of sexual abuse at an elementary school in Los Angeles continues to shock the nation, Spanish-language media is reporting another tragic development. Parents of some... |
| CA Courts Prop 8 Ruling Does Not Benefit Undocumented Editor’s Note: On Tuesday, an appellate court ruled that California’s Proposition 8 -- the voter-approved initiative that banned same-sex marriage -- is unconstitutional. But the ruling... |
