By Admin Thursday, February 18, 2010
A group of physician graduates of the Latin American School of Medicine in Cuba (ELAM) joined the vaccination campaign developed by the island’s collaborators in devastated Haiti.
The young doctors from many countries in Latin America began their work here in one of the largest improvised camps for the victims of the quake assisted by Cuban physicians.
Rice prices are expected to strengthen in the coming weeksBy Admin Friday, February 12, 2010
The costly but necessary initiatives currently being undertaken by our government to irrigate rice fields within the drought-stricken rice belt may soon pay dividend as global rice prices continue to strengthen and climb and local farmers are in line to receive far better prices for their paddy than they did in 2009.
Though world rice prices are not yet expected to return to the record levels of 2008 when our farmers received as much as $5,000 per bag of paddy, international rice production and consumption forecasts are pointing in the direction of imminent significant price gains for rice exporting countries.
By Admin Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Decapitated bodies dumped on the streets, drug-war shootings and regular attacks on police have obscured a significant fact: A falling homicide rate means people in Mexico are less likely to die violently now than they were more than a decade ago.
It also means tourists as well as locals may be safer than many believe.
The Return of the Living DeadBy Admin Thursday, January 28, 2010
The president-elect of Chile, Sebastián Piñera, criticized the decision of President Hugo Chávez of Venezuela to nationalize a French supermarket chain. Chavez took the attitude of policy redial and systematic abuse of prices.
It’s a small sample of what will be the new government of Uribe, the Chilean. Pinochet out of the grave to haunt the country. Piñera has a role to play in politics in Latin America. It is the reaction of the forces of right and with broad support from the United States government. The siege of popular governments like Venezuela, Ecuador, Bolivia, Paraguay and Uruguay in South America and Daniel Ortega, and Raul Castro, Cuba and Nicaragua in Central America.
Haiti quake is a new warning of Latin America’s faultlineBy Admin Friday, January 22, 2010
BOGOTA — The earthquake that devastated Haiti last week has reminded many Latin Americans of the perilous ground they stand on.
A map of the world’s faultlines makes the danger clear: A red line running from the frigid tip of South America, along the continent’s spine, to the warm waters of the Caribbean.
Peru’s Sol Gains on Higher Inflow Bets; Chilean Peso DeclinesBy Admin Friday, January 22, 2010
Peru’s sol rose the most in almost two weeks as bets the economy will post higher growth this year compared to other Latin American countries boosted appetite for the nation’s financial assets.
The sol gained the most since Jan. 8, climbing 0.2 percent to 2.8495 per dollar, from 2.8545 yesterday.
News from Latin AmericaBy Admin Thursday, January 21, 2010
Well, it has been a long time since I let you into my world far far away. And eventful it was eventful.
After Christmas I went to Playa Blanca again to regain power after a very party-intense Christmas Time. The first of my three days in the caribbean white sand paradise began very relaxed - as I wanted it - but ended very adventurous. During an afternoon swim with the American Guy and the two Australian Girls who went with me to Playa Blanca I got stung by a Sting Ray (german: Rochen, espanol: raya). Its poison caused me the greatest pain I ever suffered.
Mexico and Peru: Latin America Bond and Currency PreviewBy Admin Monday, January 18, 2010
The following events and economic reports may influence trading in Latin American local bonds and currencies today. Bond yields and exchange rates are from the previous day’s session.
Timeline: Key events in U.S. war on drugs in Latin AmericaBy Admin Friday, January 15, 2010
(Reuters) - Following is a timeline of the key events in the U.S. war on drugs in Latin America.
1970 - The United States passes laws prohibiting narcotics use under the Controlled Substances Act.
1971 - U.S. President Richard Nixon declares a war on drugs and says drug abuse is the country’s biggest threat.
1973 - Nixon sets up the Drug Enforcement Administration, or DEA.
Latin American presidential elections tilting rightBy Admin Thursday, January 7, 2010
LIMA, Peru — There has been abundant talk of Latin America’s tilt to the left this past decade. But such chatter will soon become highly antiquated. Presidential contests in key countries are almost certain to move the region in the opposite direction.
