Latin America

Chilean President meets with trade ambassadors in Colombia

Thursday, 23 May 2013 18:15

Written by Olivia Page-Pollard

Leaders from Chile, Colombia, Peru and Mexico gathered Wednesday for a Pacific Alliance trade summit.

Representatives from the four Pacific Alliance nations — Chile, Colombia, Peru and Mexico — met in Santiago de Cali, Colombia, Thursday to discuss initiatives to strengthen ties within the trading bloc.Commerce, technology, social development and the future participation of other countries were all on the agenda in the seventh meeting of the alliance.

Chilean environmentalists praise Ecuador’s Dakar Rally rejection

Friday, 17 May 2013 19:11

Written by Ryan Johnson

Ecuador becomes the only South American country to reject the race, raising questions about its environmental and archaeological impact.

Ecuador rejected Amaury Sport Organization’s (ASO) offer to co-host the 2014 Dakar Rally on Wednesday, claiming the country would not benefit from the race.

LAN flights to Argentina face severe disruptions

Thursday, 16 May 2013 17:12

Written by Kieran McGrath

Negotiations break down between Chilean airline and Argentine company Intercargo.

More than 100 LAN flights have been disrupted this week as a result of an ongoing dispute between the airline and Intercargo, the company owned by the Argentine state that operates various maintenance services in the country’s airports.

Chile’s US ambassador to challenge Bolivian claims at The Hague

Monday, 06 May 2013 16:43

Written by Charlotte Karrlsson-Willis

Felipe Bulnes Serrano, Chilean lawyer and current ambassador to the United States to lead Chile’s legal team for maritime case with Bolivia.

Chile named current ambassador to the United States, Felipe Bulnes Serrano, as head of its legal team to meet Bolivia at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) and resolve its historic maritime dispute in which its landlocked neighbor is demanding access to the Pacific Ocean.

Infamous Chilean cult ringleader found dead, deemed suicide

Thursday, 02 May 2013 16:19

Written by Jordan Greene

Peruvian police discover Ramón Castillo hanged from the ceiling of an abandoned house. Evidence suggests Castillo had an accomplice while in Peru.

Peruvian police found the body of fugitive cult leader Ramón Castillo in an abandoned house on the outskirts of Cusco on Wednesday afternoon. Locals believe the house, frequented by drug addicts and prostitutes, to be haunted.

Manhunt in Peru for Chilean cult leader, wanted for human sacrifice

Tuesday, 30 April 2013 14:10

Written by Jordan Greene

Interpol and Peruvian police intensify search for cult leader Ramón Castillo in Cuzco after multiple unconfirmed sightings in Sacred Valley of the Incas.

On Monday, Peruvian police received information regarding the whereabouts of Ramón Castillo, leader of the now notorious Chilean cult, “Antaras de la Luz.”

Chile denounces Bolivian claims as maritime case goes to The Hague

Wednesday, 24 April 2013 17:48

Written by Charlotte Karrlsson-Willis

President Piñera promises to defend every inch of Chilean territory after Bolivia presents maritime case to the International Court of Justice.

Chilean officials denounced Bolivian claims on its territory as unfounded after its neighbor made good on threats to bring its maritime case to the International Court of Justice on Wednesday.

Chile congratulates new Paraguayan president

Wednesday, 24 April 2013 14:32

Written by Aleena Esmail

Millionaire businessman and president-elect of Paraguay, Horacio Cartes, may strengthen relations with Chile.

After only four years in politics, Horacio Cartes became Paraguay’s elected president April 22. Cartes, like Chile’s President Sebastián Piñera, is a successful businessman who studied abroad and entered conservative politics later in life. Cartes was not enrolled to vote until 2008.

Bolivia to finally bring Chilean dispute to Hague this Wednesday

Monday, 22 April 2013 16:48

Written by Charlotte Karrlsson-Willis

After years of threats and demonstrations, Bolivia is now officially presenting its maritime case against Chile at the ICJ.

Bolivia, an officially landlocked nation since 1904, is hoping to reach the sea once again by suing Chile at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) for the land it lost in the War of the Pacific.

Chile and other Unasur nations endorse Venezula’s president

Friday, 19 April 2013 19:27

Written by Aleena Esmail

South American union calls for Venezuelan citizens to respect the outcome of elections after disputed results.

Despite accusations of electoral fraud and post-election violence that left at least seven dead, dozens injured and more than 100 arrested, Venezuela’s new president has the support of the Union of South American Nations (Unasur).

Bolivia paves way for maritime case against Chile

Friday, 12 April 2013 15:59

Written by Charlotte Karrlsson-Willis

The Bolivian government seeks to amend an agreement with the Organization of American States to prepare for legal action against Chile at The Hague.

Bolivia retracted its reservations to a fundamental peace treaty at the Organization of American States (OAS) on Wednesday, a step that will allow the Bolivian government to bring a centuries-old maritime case against Chile to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) this month.

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