South America

Venezuela denounces new effects of US blockade

5 de febrero de 2020, 10:15Caracas, Feb 5 (Prensa Latina) The Latin American Foundation for Human Rights and Social Development (FUNDALATIN) denounced the suspension of medical treatments for children who have undergone transplants, due to the financial blockade imposed by the United States on Venezuela.

Referendum on constituent assembly for President of Peru proposed

5 de febrero de 2020, 10:0Lima, Feb 5 (Prensa Latina) The Peruvian progressive 'Frente Amplio' proposed to President Martin Vizcarra the need of a referendum on the summons to a constituent assembly and the nullity of decrees it considers anti-labor.

Six Argentine Navy officials tried for ARA San Juan case

5 de febrero de 2020, 8:59Buenos Aires, Feb 5 (Prensa Latina) Six senior commanders of the Argentine Navy were tried for the sinking of submarine ARA San Juan, which disappeared in November 2017 with 44 crew on board and was found a year later.

Most Chileans support a new constitution

5 de febrero de 2020, 8:53By Rafael Calcines Armas

Venezuelan prosecutor requests trial against ex Colombian senator

5 de febrero de 2020, 8:23Caracas, Feb 5 (Prensa Latina) The Venezuelan Public Ministry requested to file in Caracas the political trial against former Colombian senator Aida Merlano, Attorney General Tarek William Saab reported.

Venezuela's minister suggests legal proceeding against Guaido

4 de febrero de 2020, 16:52Caracas, Feb 4 (Prensa Latina) Venezuela's Minister for Penitentiary Services Iris Varela suggested on Tuesday to initiate a legal proceeding and apply the maximum penalty to opposition lawmaker Juan Guaido for requesting sanctions against the Homeland.

Russian Foreign Minister to make official visit to Venezuela

4 de febrero de 2020, 15:41Caracas, Feb 4 (Prensa Latina) Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov will arrive on February 7 in this nation on an official visit to strengthen the solid ties between Caracas and Moscow, the Venezuelan Foreign Ministry announced in this capital.

GWEC praises the rise in wind power plants in the Americas

4 de febrero de 2020, 13:55Brussels, Feb 4 (Prensa Latina) The Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) praised this Tuesday the rise in wind energy facilities in the Americas that grew by 13.4 GW in 2019.

Chile to propose consultation for early elections

4 de febrero de 2020, 13:14

Santiago, Chile, Feb 4 (Prensa Latina) Chilean opposition parties presented a proposal for conducting early elections not only for President but also senators and legislators.

Morales greets selection of MAS candidates for Bolivia's elections

4 de febrero de 2020, 11:47

Buenos Aires, Feb 4 (Prensa Latina) Bolivia's former president Evo Morales (2006-2019) greeted yesterday the leaders of the Movement for Socialism (MAS) and social movements for having selected the best men and women for the next term.

Brazilian judge rejects new complaint against Lula in Guaruja case

4 de febrero de 2020, 11:15

Brasilia, Feb 4 (Prensa Latina) Brazilian Judge Lisa Taubemblatt rejected a new complaint from the Federal Prosecutor's Office against former President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva in the so-called case of the luxurious triplex apartment in Guaruja, in Sao Paulo, Consultor Juridico website confirmed on Tuesday.