05/03/2013 | Argentina

'Cóndor Plan' Trial begins

The historic trial that will shed light on the “Cóndor Plan” –a joint, repressive strategy by South American dictatorships to suppress opposition in the 70s and 80s - began today at the Federal Court building of Comodoro Py.

18/01/2011 | Argentina

Argentine dinosaur paved way for T. rex

A small predator that hunted in South America 230 million years ago represents one of the earliest-known dinosaurs and foreshadowed later meat-eating beasts like Tyrannosaurus rex, according to scientists from Argentina and the United States.

28/05/2011 | Argentina

Libertad training ship sets sail on 42nd mission

The Libertad training ship (Fragata Libertad in Spanish) set sail today from the northern dock of Buenos Aires’ port at Retiro, for it’s 42nd navy training mission, with its eye set on South American countries.

21/07/2012 | Argentina

Gov't says BA City is 'one of the safest cities in South America'

National Security secretary Sergio Berni assured that Buenos Aires City "is one of the safest cities in South America" and stated that it is "a responsibility area" of the Ministry headed by Nilda Garré.

06/03/2012 | World

US watchful for ‘potential turbulence’ in Venezuela

United States Air Force Commander, General Douglas Fraser, in charge of the US Southern Command, stated before Congress that the Department of Defence is “watchful for potential geopolitical turbulence that could impact US citizens,” and highlighted the uncertainties of Venezuela’s President Hugo Chávez health and economic instability.

16/12/2010 | Latin America

Mercosur agrees plan for investment, trade growth

South American trade bloc Mercosur launched a plan to adopt common trade, investment and immigration policies to help underpin unprecedented economic growth in the region.

29/11/2011 | Latin America

Ecuador issues orange alert, Tungurahua hisses

Authorities in Ecuador upgraded today an eruption warning for the Tungurahua volcano, on the eve of a possible eruption. The warning was upgraded from yellow to orange when volcanic activity was seen to have risen suddenly.

07/12/2012 | Latin America

Mercosur accepts Bolivia's membership during Summit in Brasilia

20/09/2012 | Entertainment

‘I’ve lied to you,’ the bitter sweet music of Karina Buhr

By Gabriela G. Antunes
"Patti Smith with eyeliner," is how American MTV defines the Brazil rock 'n' roll scene's new phenomenon Karina Buhr. Seen as the heiress of legendary Brazilian rocker Rita Lee, Buhr is the newest sensation on the country’s alternative scene.

20/11/2012 | Entertainment

Fiona Apple cancels tour dates to be with ailing dog

Grammy award-winning singer Fiona Apple said in a handwritten letter posted on her website today that she has cancelled upcoming tour dates in North and South America to be with her ailing dog.