September 5, 2008
Former generals get life sentence
Two former Argentine generals have been sentenced to life in prison for murder, torture and other crimes, a major page-turner in the country´s fight against impunity for acts committed during it...
Nicaragua Recognizes Independence Of 2 Georgian Regions
conflict, by recognizing the independence of the two regions in a speech Tuesday. He also accused the North Atlantic Treaty Organization of "building a military fence against
Lan Cargo Adds in Central America
The Moon moves through Scorpio, turning up the heat in your eighth house of sex, money and power. This can be a day full of intrigue, especially as Pluto adds intensity to the mix. A friend may be dec...
September 4, 2008
Indecision ahead of constitution vote
Ecuador´s draft constitution includes breakthrough legislation on the protection of the environment and indigenous rights, issues that were omitted from the country´s past constitutions, b...
Historic legal victory for Mapuche
Argentina´s Supreme Court made history on July 15 when it ruled in favor of a Mapuche community in the southern Rio Negro province, forcing a provincial tribunal to hear the residents´ sui...
Oil projects threaten western Amazonia
The western Amazon Rainforest, home to the most biologically diverse virgin forests on the planet, will soon be overrun with oil wells and gas pipelines amid increasing international demands for fuel,...
Reasons to take a Costa Rica Vacation | Costa Rica Travel News
I confess that I take bizarre delight in following the U.S. Presidential race. Every four years we get to hear both parties discuss the same old stuff: Constant talk about how much we need "chang...
Bond Purchase By China Full Of Controversy
The purchase by China of us$300 million dollars in Costa Rican bonds has stirred controversy with the discovery that the bonds are being held at the BCT bank tied to the country's current ambassador t...
September 3, 2008
Candidates Stay the Course on Latin America
WASHINGTON, Sep 3 (IPS) - With an election to replace an immensely unpopular president just weeks away, Republican nominee John McCain and Democratic candidate Barack Obama have both sought to distanc...
Latin American Minerals Retains Consultants and Expands Exploration Program to Include Drill-Testing a Resource at Paso Yobai, Paraguay
TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Sept. 3, 2008) - Latin American Minerals Inc. (TSX VENTURE:LAT) announces that it has retained Hedenquist Consulting, Inc. and Smee & Associates Consulting Ltd. to prov...







