South America

Peruvian FM Confirms Venezuelan Request to Locate Fugitives

16 de agosto de 2018, 14:49Lima, Aug 16 (Prensa Latina) The Foreign Ministry of Peru confirmed, without any comment, a Venezuelan request to locate two fugitives accused of participating in a frustrated attack against President Nicolas Maduro.

Evo Morales Announces Investment to Drill in the Chuquisaca Gas Area

La Paz, Aug 16 (Prensa Latina) Bolivian President Evo Morales announced an initial investment of 20 million dollars, of 588 million in total, to drill the Sauce Mayo area located in the Chuquisaca department (south).

Migrant Detained Children Face Major Trauma, UNICEF Warns

United Nations, 16 Aug (Prensa Latina) A new report by the United Nations Children''s Fund (UNICEF) warns today about the aftermath and traumas facing migrant detained and separated children, as happened in the United States.

Falling Copper Prices Hurt Chile

Santiago de Chile, Aug 16 (Prensa Latina) The price of the pound of copper has continued its freefall on the London Stock Exchange, the lowest in the last 13 months, triggering alarms in the Chilean economy, the world''s largest exporter of the metal.

FARC Expects Dialogue with Colombian Government on ex-Combatants

Bogota, Aug 16 (Prensa Latina) The Common Alternative Revolutionary Force (FARC) party continues today waiting for a meeting with Colombian President Ivan Duque, to exchange views on the return of ex-combatants.

Income Growth of Bolivian Oil Revenues Highlighted

La Paz, Aug 16 (Prensa Latina) The revenue of Bolivia from its oil production increased its profits, from 4.5 billion dollars in 2006 to 36 billion dollars at present, informed the Ministry of Hydrocarbons. The Bolivian entity also documented that natural gas production doubled from 30 million cubic meters per day (MMmcd) in 2005 to over 60 MMmcd in 2017.

Andean Condor Immortalized in Argentinean Bill

Buenos Aires, Aug 16 (Prensa Latina) First it was the yaguareté (jaguar), after that the blue whale and now, the famous Andean Condor will be immortalized in one of the bills of Argentinean currency, that of 50 pesos, already in circulation.

Lula, Victim of a Judicial Persecution Already Seen in History

Brasilia, Aug 16 (Prensa Latina) ''I am victim of a judicial chase already registered in history'', denounced former president and now presidential candidate of Brazil, Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, now 132 days as a political prisoner.

Rebellion Hovers Over Chilean Government: appointed Official Vetoed (+Photos)

By Fausto Triana

Santiago de Chile, Aug 16 (Prensa Latina) Events have forced Chilean president, Sebastian Piñera, to deeply reflect, questioned now for the appointment of a Deputy Secretary.

Colombia Applies New Strategy in Coffee Picking to Reduce Costs

Bogota, Aug 16 (Prensa Latina) A strategy consisting of manual coffee picking with canvas on the floor was launched by the Federation of Coffee Growers of Colombia (FNC) to reduce production costs and increase the profitability of farmers.

Quito Will Host Forum on Smart, Sustainable Cities

Quito, Aug 16 (Prensa Latina) An International Forum on Smart and Sustainable Cities will take place in this capital on September 13, with the participation of municipal officials, professionals and promoters of the urbanism industry, according to its organizers.