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| Jan.4 |
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FARC admit 'hostage boy' not held |
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| Jan.10 |
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Freed hostages reunited with families 
2 hostages freed by Colombian rebels have landed in Caracas, where their friends and family carrying flowers clapped and embraced them
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| Jan.11 |
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Chavez makes Colombia rebel call |
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| Jan.13 |
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Freed hostage sees son |
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| Jan.31 |
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Rio judge bans float on Holocaust
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| Feb.12 |
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Exxon Mobil cut off from Venezuela's oil |
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Bolivia declares flooding disaster |
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| Feb.21 |
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Jetliner reported missing |
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Jetliner crashes in mountains A plane that was reported missing with 46 people aboard has crashed in the Andes. Emergency crews have launched rescue attempts
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| Feb.22 |
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No survivors in plane crash |
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| Mar.1 |
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Top FARC leader killed by Colombians Raul Reyes, the top commander of left-wing guerrillas was killed in an air raid followed by a ground operation
| Ecuador has protested to Colombia over the incursion. Raul Reyes died along with at least 16 other rebels and one Colombian soldier
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| Mar.2 |
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Venezuela 'sends tanks to border' |
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Ecuador leader 'linked to rebels' |
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| Mar.3 |
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Ecuador cuts ties with Colombia
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| Mar.7 |
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Leaders say Colombia crisis over The presidents of Ecuador, Venezuela and Colombia have shaken hands at a summit, marking the end of a crisis triggered by a cross-border raid
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Chavez urges unity after summit |
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| Mar.8 |
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Europe's rocket launches to space
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| Mar.14 |
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Venezuela dares US to put it on terror list |
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| Mar.23 |
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Ecuadorean death report confirmed |
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| Mar.25 |
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Chavez: Little chance to free Betancourt |
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Farmers strike leaves shelves bare |
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| Mar.31 |
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Striking farmers resume blockades |
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| Apr.3 |
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Thousands hit by outbreak of dengue
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| Apr.8 |
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Rebels reject French aid to hostage |
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| Apr.11 |
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Argentina braced for torch relay |
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| Apr.18 |
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Bolivia struggles with floods |
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| Apr.20 |
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Exit polls projected Lugo winning Exit polls projected former Roman Catholic Bishop Fernando Lugo winning enough votes in to end six decades of one-party rule
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| Apr.21 |
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Leaders warn on biofuels and food |
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| May.4 |
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State backs autonomy 
Thousands of people in the state of Santa Cruz celebrated the success of a referendum on autonomy, but the president said the measure failed
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| May.15 |
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Farc rebel link files 'genuine'
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| May.18 |
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Rebel leader surrenders Nelly Avila Moreno, also known as 'Karina' surrendered, the latest major blow for insurgents who have waged war against the state for 40 years
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| May.19 |
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U.S. plane strays into Venezuela A U.S. anti-drug aircraft strayed into Venezuelan airspace, ratcheting up tensions between the two nations. Venezuela has demanded an explan...
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FARC commander calls for dialogue |
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| May.24 |
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FARC leader dead Defense ministry: Pedro Antonio Marin, known as Manuel Marulanda Vilez and nicknamed Tirofijo, is believed to have died of a heart attack
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| May.26 |
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Pinochet suspects arrests ordered |
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FARC leader's death brings hostage hope |
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| May.29 |
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Isolated tribe spotted
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Latin Americans to discuss cost of food |
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Chile's federal police chief killed in crash |
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| Jun.4 |
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Traffic snarls latest bump in farm crisis |
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| Jun.8 |
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End struggle, Chavez urges Farc
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| Jun.15 |
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Farmers renew protests |
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| Jul.2 |
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Betancourt rescued from FARC In a secret operation the Colombian military infiltrated rebel group and deceived its members into giving up 15 hostages
| Along with French-Colombian politician, 3 American contractors and 11 other hostages who were Colombian police were rescued. Appearing healthy after being held for 6 years in the jungle, Betancourt walked down from a military jet in Bogota and hugged her mother and husband
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| Jul.3 |
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Betancourt reunited with family |
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| Jul.4 |
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Betancourt joy at French return
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Video shows orderly hostage rescue |
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| Jul.7 |
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Ex-jungle captive: 'We fought each other' |
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| Jul.10 |
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FARC 'don't recognize humanity' |
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| Jul.11 |
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Uribe and Chavez hail 'new era' |
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| Jul.13 |
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Miss Venezuela crowned Miss Universe |
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| Jul.14 |
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SS doctor 'still alive in Chile' |
|
| Jul.15 |
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Colombia used Red Cross logo in rescue
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| |
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Rallies divide Buenos Aires before tax vote |
|
| Jul.17 |
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Nazi hunter: Closing in on 'Dr. Death' |
|
| Jul.18 |
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President drops farm tax after protests Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner is dropping an agricultural export tax that has provoked months of protests from farmers
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| Jul.20 |
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Betancourt in plea to FARC rebels |
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| |
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World rallies for FARC hostages' freedom
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| Jul.22 |
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Chavez to spend big on Russian weapons |
|
| Jul.24 |
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Assembly backs draft charter |
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| Jul.30 |
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Musician leaves government |
|
| Jul.31 |
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Brazil revives nuclear power plant |
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| Aug.1 |
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Brazil launches rainforest fund |
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| Aug.6 |
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Red Cross probes emblem 'misuse' |
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| Aug.9 |
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38 Warao Indians dead from rabies |
|
| Aug.10 |
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Morales won a decisive mandate
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| Aug.15 |
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Thousands join quake protest |
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| Aug.22 |
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Brazil hands 'drug baron' to US |
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Argentina - second straight soccer gold Angel di Maria has fired Argentina to its second Olympic title in a row in a 1-0 victory over Nigeria
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| Aug.28 |
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Former generals sentenced to life |
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| Sep.3 |
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Argentina endorses $3B Andes tunnel |
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| Sep.6 |
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Venezuela plans Russia navy visit |
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| Sep.9 |
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Anti-Morales insurgents threaten pipeline |
|
| Sep.10 |
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2 Russian bombers land in Venezuela Map of Libertador Venezuela| The Tupolev Tu-160 strategic bombers have landed at a Venezuelan airfield, from which they will carry out training flights for several day. NATO fighters followed the bombers on 13-hour... | |
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| Sep.11 |
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Venezuela to expel U.S. ambassador President Hugo Chavez said he is recalling his own ambassador from Washington and expelling the U.S. ambassador from Venezuela
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| |
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Washington expels Bolivian envoy |
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| |
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Deadly clashes strike Bolivia's east |
|
| Sep.12 |
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US sanctions Venezuela officials |
|
| |
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'State of siege' declared |
|
| Sep.13 |
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Move to tackle Bolivian turmoil |
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| Sep.14 |
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Morales struggling to control Bolivia President Morales struggled to assert control as protesters set fire to a town hall and blockaded highways in opposition-controlled province...
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| Sep.15 |
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Morales attends crisis summit on Bolivia |
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| Sep.16 |
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Governor arressted after 30 killed
|
| |
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Opposition agrees to talks
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| Sep.17 |
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Norway joins fight to save Amazon |
|
| |
|
Paraguay, Brazil discuss energy treaty |
|
| Sep.18 |
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Rights group slams Chavez |
|
| Sep.20 |
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Peace talks aim at easing tension |
|
| Sep.22 |
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Colombia seizes 'key Farc data' |
|
| Sep.23 |
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Venezuelan president arrives in China |
|
| Sep.25 |
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Russia shows off military for U.S. |
|
| Sep.26 |
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Chavez reaffirms Russia alliance
|
| |
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Argentina grapples with fierce drought
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| Sep.28 |
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Correa heads toward charter win
|
| |
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Chavez interested in Russian nuke help |
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| Sep.29 |
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Brazil government 'worst logger' |
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|
| Oct.10 |
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Venezuela shuts down McDonald's |
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| |
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Oil row brings down cabinet |
|
| Oct.26 |
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Congressman kidnapped by FARC freed |
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|
| Nov. 3 |
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Itaś and Unibanco to merge operations
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| Nov. 4 |
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Argentina confirm Maradona as new coach
|
| |
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Army chief resigns in wake of scandal |
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| Nov. 5 |
|
Plan Colombia misses coca target |
|
| |
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U.S. suspends some aid to Colombia |
|
| Nov. 10 |
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Autoworkers hit hard by downturn
|
| Nov. 12 |
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Riot over pyramid scam
|
| Nov. 13 |
 |
3 million bilked in pyramid schemes Millions of Colombians deposited their life savings after being promised short-term returns of as much as 150%
|
| Nov. 14 |
|
Tribe wins legal battle over loggers A small tribe of Indians who have had virtually no contact with the outside world won a legal battle over a Brazilian company from bulldozing...
|
| Nov. 17 |
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Public workers' strike paralyzes Chile
|
| Nov. 18 |
|
Plane to monitor tribes
|
| Nov. 20 |
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Pension takeover passed
|
| Fri. |
|
Bush and Hu meet at Apec summit US President George W Bush has met his Chinese counterpart on the sidelines of an Asia-Pacific economic summit
|
| Sat. |
|
Man kills himself on TV
|
| |
|
Apec leaders make free-trade vow| Leaders from Asia-Pacific countries have pledged not to respond to the global financial crisis by raising trade barriers over 2009. In a statement the leaders said protectionism would only worsen a difficult situation. It endorses the d... | |
|
| Sun. |
|
Apec upbeat over global downturn Leaders of Asia-Pacific nations have closed annual summit by declaring their belief that the global economic crisis can be overcome by 2010
|
| |
|
Landslides kill 6
|
| Mon. |
|
Chavez passes election test| Candidates from President Chavez's party won a majority of the seats in local elections that were seen as a test of Chavez's influence | |
|
| |
|
Flooding leaves thousands homeless
|
| |
|
Uribe tells military: Probe abuse reports
|
| Tue. |
|
Flooding blamed for 84 deaths The rain-fueled flooding has brought disaster declarations in 6 municipalities. The flooding has left more than 20,000 people homeless
|
| Yesterday |
|
Russia-Venezuela nuclear accord During a visit by Medvedev, Russia and Venezuela have signed an agreement to promote the development of nuclear energy for civilian use
|
|
| 2008 |
|
| Jan.4 |
FARC admit 'hostage boy' not held |
|
| Jan.11 |
Chavez makes Colombia rebel call |
|
| Mar.1 |
Top FARC leader killed by Colombians Raul Reyes, the top commander of left-wing guerrillas was killed in an air raid followed by a ground operation
| Ecuador has protested to Colombia over the incursion. Raul Reyes died along with at least 16 other rebels and one Colombian soldier
|
| |
|
| Mar.2 |
Venezuela 'sends tanks to border' |
|
| Mar.7 |
Leaders say Colombia crisis over The presidents of Ecuador, Venezuela and Colombia have shaken hands at a summit, marking the end of a crisis triggered by a cross-border raid
|
| Mar.23 |
Ecuadorean death report confirmed |
|
| Apr.8 |
Rebels reject French aid to hostage |
|
| May.15 |
Farc rebel link files 'genuine'
|
| May.18 |
Rebel leader surrenders Nelly Avila Moreno, also known as 'Karina' surrendered, the latest major blow for insurgents who have waged war against the state for 40 years
|
| May.19 |
U.S. plane strays into Venezuela A U.S. anti-drug aircraft strayed into Venezuelan airspace, ratcheting up tensions between the two nations. Venezuela has demanded an explan...
|
| May.19 |
FARC commander calls for dialogue |
|
| Jun.8 |
End struggle, Chavez urges Farc
|
| Jul.2 |
Betancourt rescued from FARC In a secret operation the Colombian military infiltrated rebel group and deceived its members into giving up 15 hostages
| Along with French-Colombian politician, 3 American contractors and 11 other hostages who were Colombian police were rescued. Appearing healthy after being held for 6 years in the jungle, Betancourt walked down from a military jet in Bogota and hugged her mother and husband
|
| |
|
| Jul.10 |
FARC 'don't recognize humanity' |
|
| Jul.14 |
SS doctor 'still alive in Chile' |
|
| Jul.17 |
Nazi hunter: Closing in on 'Dr. Death' |
|
| Jul.20 |
Betancourt in plea to FARC rebels |
|
| Jul.22 |
Chavez to spend big on Russian weapons |
|
| Sep.6 |
Venezuela plans Russia navy visit |
|
| Sep.9 |
Anti-Morales insurgents threaten pipeline |
|
| Sep.10 |
2 Russian bombers land in Venezuela Map of Libertador Venezuela| The Tupolev Tu-160 strategic bombers have landed at a Venezuelan airfield, from which they will carry out training flights for several day. NATO fighters followed the bombers on 13-hour... | |
|
| Sep.11 |
Deadly clashes strike Bolivia's east |
|
| Sep.22 |
Colombia seizes 'key Farc data' |
|
| Sep.25 |
Russia shows off military for U.S. |
|
| Sep.28 |
Chavez interested in Russian nuke help |
|
| Nov. 4 |
Army chief resigns in wake of scandal |
|
| Nov. 5 |
U.S. suspends some aid to Colombia |
|
| Mon. |
Uribe tells military: Probe abuse reports
|
|
| 2008 |
|
| Feb.12 |
Bolivia declares flooding disaster |
|
| Feb.21 |
Jetliner reported missing |
|
| Feb.21 |
Jetliner crashes in mountains A plane that was reported missing with 46 people aboard has crashed in the Andes. Emergency crews have launched rescue attempts
|
| Feb.22 |
No survivors in plane crash |
|
| Apr.3 |
Thousands hit by outbreak of dengue
|
| Apr.18 |
Bolivia struggles with floods |
|
| May.29 |
Chile's federal police chief killed in crash |
|
| Aug.9 |
38 Warao Indians dead from rabies |
|
| Aug.15 |
Thousands join quake protest |
|
| Sep.26 |
Argentina grapples with fierce drought
|
| Sep.29 |
Brazil government 'worst logger' |
|
| Sat. |
Man kills himself on TV
|
| Sun. |
Landslides kill 6
|
| Mon. |
Flooding leaves thousands homeless
|
| Tue. |
Flooding blamed for 84 deaths The rain-fueled flooding has brought disaster declarations in 6 municipalities. The flooding has left more than 20,000 people homeless
|
|
| 2008 |
|
| Aug.22 |
Argentina - second straight soccer gold Angel di Maria has fired Argentina to its second Olympic title in a row in a 1-0 victory over Nigeria
|
| Nov. 4 |
Argentina confirm Maradona as new coach
|
|
| 2008 |
|
| Feb.12 |
Exxon Mobil cut off from Venezuela's oil |
|
| Mar.25 |
Farmers strike leaves shelves bare |
|
| Mar.31 |
Striking farmers resume blockades |
|
| Apr.21 |
Leaders warn on biofuels and food |
|
| May.29 |
Latin Americans to discuss cost of food |
|
| Jun.4 |
Traffic snarls latest bump in farm crisis |
|
| Jun.15 |
Farmers renew protests |
|
| Jul.13 |
Miss Venezuela crowned Miss Universe |
|
| Jul.18 |
President drops farm tax after protests Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner is dropping an agricultural export tax that has provoked months of protests from farmers
|
| Jul.22 |
Chavez to spend big on Russian weapons |
|
| Jul.30 |
Musician leaves government |
|
| Jul.31 |
Brazil revives nuclear power plant |
|
| Sep.3 |
Argentina endorses $3B Andes tunnel |
|
| Sep.9 |
Anti-Morales insurgents threaten pipeline |
|
| Sep.17 |
Paraguay, Brazil discuss energy treaty |
|
| Oct.10 |
Venezuela shuts down McDonald's |
|
| Oct.10 |
Oil row brings down cabinet |
|
| Nov. 3 |
Itaś and Unibanco to merge operations
|
| Nov. 10 |
Autoworkers hit hard by downturn
|
| Nov. 17 |
Public workers' strike paralyzes Chile
|
| Nov. 20 |
Pension takeover passed
|
| Sat. |
Man kills himself on TV
|
| Sat. |
Apec leaders make free-trade vow| Leaders from Asia-Pacific countries have pledged not to respond to the global financial crisis by raising trade barriers over 2009. In a statement the leaders said protectionism would only worsen a difficult situation. It endorses the d... | |
|
| Sun. |
Apec upbeat over global downturn Leaders of Asia-Pacific nations have closed annual summit by declaring their belief that the global economic crisis can be overcome by 2010
|
|
| 2008 |
|
| Jan.4 |
FARC admit 'hostage boy' not held |
|
| Jan.10 |
Freed hostages reunited with families 2 hostages freed by Colombian rebels have landed in Caracas, where their friends and family carrying flowers clapped and embraced them
|
| Jan.13 |
Freed hostage sees son |
|
| Mar.14 |
Venezuela dares US to put it on terror list |
|
| Mar.25 |
Chavez: Little chance to free Betancourt |
|
| Apr.8 |
Rebels reject French aid to hostage |
|
| May.26 |
Pinochet suspects arrests ordered |
|
| May.26 |
FARC leader's death brings hostage hope |
|
| Jul.2 |
Betancourt rescued from FARC In a secret operation the Colombian military infiltrated rebel group and deceived its members into giving up 15 hostages
| Along with French-Colombian politician, 3 American contractors and 11 other hostages who were Colombian police were rescued. Appearing healthy after being held for 6 years in the jungle, Betancourt walked down from a military jet in Bogota and hugged her mother and husband
|
| |
|
| Jul.3 |
Betancourt reunited with family |
|
| Jul.4 |
Video shows orderly hostage rescue |
|
| Jul.7 |
Ex-jungle captive: 'We fought each other' |
|
| Jul.10 |
FARC 'don't recognize humanity' |
|
| Jul.14 |
SS doctor 'still alive in Chile' |
|
| Jul.15 |
Colombia used Red Cross logo in rescue
|
| Jul.17 |
Nazi hunter: Closing in on 'Dr. Death' |
|
| Jul.20 |
World rallies for FARC hostages' freedom
|
| Aug.22 |
Brazil hands 'drug baron' to US |
|
| Aug.28 |
Former generals sentenced to life |
|
| Oct.26 |
Congressman kidnapped by FARC freed |
|
| Nov. 5 |
Plan Colombia misses coca target |
|
| Nov. 12 |
Riot over pyramid scam
|
| Nov. 13 |
3 million bilked in pyramid schemes Millions of Colombians deposited their life savings after being promised short-term returns of as much as 150%
|
|
| 2008 |
|
| Jan.11 |
Chavez makes Colombia rebel call |
|
| Jan.31 |
Rio judge bans float on Holocaust
|
| Mar.2 |
Ecuador leader 'linked to rebels' |
|
| Mar.3 |
Ecuador cuts ties with Colombia
|
| Mar.7 |
Leaders say Colombia crisis over The presidents of Ecuador, Venezuela and Colombia have shaken hands at a summit, marking the end of a crisis triggered by a cross-border raid
|
| Mar.7 |
Chavez urges unity after summit |
|
| Mar.8 |
Europe's rocket launches to space
|
| Mar.14 |
Venezuela dares US to put it on terror list |
|
| Mar.31 |
Striking farmers resume blockades |
|
| Apr.11 |
Argentina braced for torch relay |
|
| Apr.20 |
Exit polls projected Lugo winning Exit polls projected former Roman Catholic Bishop Fernando Lugo winning enough votes in to end six decades of one-party rule
|
| Apr.21 |
Leaders warn on biofuels and food |
|
| May.4 |
State backs autonomy Thousands of people in the state of Santa Cruz celebrated the success of a referendum on autonomy, but the president said the measure failed
|
| May.15 |
Farc rebel link files 'genuine'
|
| May.19 |
FARC commander calls for dialogue |
|
| May.24 |
FARC leader dead Defense ministry: Pedro Antonio Marin, known as Manuel Marulanda Vilez and nicknamed Tirofijo, is believed to have died of a heart attack
|
| May.29 |
Isolated tribe spotted
|
| May.29 |
Latin Americans to discuss cost of food |
|
| Jun.15 |
Farmers renew protests |
|
| Jul.4 |
Betancourt joy at French return
|
| Jul.10 |
FARC 'don't recognize humanity' |
|
| Jul.11 |
Uribe and Chavez hail 'new era' |
|
| Jul.15 |
Rallies divide Buenos Aires before tax vote |
|
| Jul.18 |
President drops farm tax after protests Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner is dropping an agricultural export tax that has provoked months of protests from farmers
|
| Jul.20 |
Betancourt in plea to FARC rebels |
|
| Jul.20 |
World rallies for FARC hostages' freedom
|
| Jul.22 |
Chavez to spend big on Russian weapons |
|
| Jul.24 |
Assembly backs draft charter |
|
| Jul.30 |
Musician leaves government |
|
| Aug.1 |
Brazil launches rainforest fund |
|
| Aug.6 |
Red Cross probes emblem 'misuse' |
|
| Aug.10 |
Morales won a decisive mandate
|
| Aug.15 |
Thousands join quake protest |
|
| Aug.28 |
Former generals sentenced to life |
|
| Sep.11 |
Venezuela to expel U.S. ambassador President Hugo Chavez said he is recalling his own ambassador from Washington and expelling the U.S. ambassador from Venezuela
|
| Sep.11 |
Washington expels Bolivian envoy |
|
| Sep.12 |
US sanctions Venezuela officials |
|
| Sep.12 |
'State of siege' declared |
|
| Sep.13 |
Move to tackle Bolivian turmoil |
|
| Sep.14 |
Morales struggling to control Bolivia President Morales struggled to assert control as protesters set fire to a town hall and blockaded highways in opposition-controlled province...
|
| Sep.15 |
Morales attends crisis summit on Bolivia |
|
| Sep.16 |
Governor arressted after 30 killed
|
| Sep.16 |
Opposition agrees to talks
|
| Sep.17 |
Norway joins fight to save Amazon |
|
| Sep.17 |
Paraguay, Brazil discuss energy treaty |
|
| Sep.18 |
Rights group slams Chavez |
|
| Sep.20 |
Peace talks aim at easing tension |
|
| Sep.23 |
Venezuelan president arrives in China |
|
| Sep.26 |
Chavez reaffirms Russia alliance
|
| Sep.28 |
Correa heads toward charter win
|
| Sep.29 |
Brazil government 'worst logger' |
|
| Oct.10 |
Oil row brings down cabinet |
|
| Nov. 4 |
Army chief resigns in wake of scandal |
|
| Nov. 5 |
Plan Colombia misses coca target |
|
| Nov. 5 |
U.S. suspends some aid to Colombia |
|
| Nov. 12 |
Riot over pyramid scam
|
| Nov. 14 |
Tribe wins legal battle over loggers A small tribe of Indians who have had virtually no contact with the outside world won a legal battle over a Brazilian company from bulldozing...
|
| Nov. 18 |
Plane to monitor tribes
|
| Nov. 20 |
Pension takeover passed
|
| Fri. |
Bush and Hu meet at Apec summit US President George W Bush has met his Chinese counterpart on the sidelines of an Asia-Pacific economic summit
|
| Sat. |
Apec leaders make free-trade vow| Leaders from Asia-Pacific countries have pledged not to respond to the global financial crisis by raising trade barriers over 2009. In a statement the leaders said protectionism would only worsen a difficult situation. It endorses the d... | |
|
| Sun. |
Apec upbeat over global downturn Leaders of Asia-Pacific nations have closed annual summit by declaring their belief that the global economic crisis can be overcome by 2010
|
| Mon. |
Chavez passes election test| Candidates from President Chavez's party won a majority of the seats in local elections that were seen as a test of Chavez's influence | |
|
| Mon. |
Uribe tells military: Probe abuse reports
|
| Yesterday |
Russia-Venezuela nuclear accord During a visit by Medvedev, Russia and Venezuela have signed an agreement to promote the development of nuclear energy for civilian use
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