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NNN: Spanish Repsol YPF Sues Argentine Government on Takeover
May 16, 2012 – Repsol YPF SA the large Spanish oil and gas company has sued Argentina for seizing control of formerly state-owned energy company YPF SA, in which Repsol held a majority stake.... Read the rest NNN: Colombian Ex-Minister Stable after Assassination Attempt May 16, 2012 – Colombia's former Interior Minister Fernando Londono is in stable condition and his recovery looks good following an attempt on his life early yesterday, a hospital official said. Jorge Alberto Ospina,... Read the rest NNN: Peru to Remain a Priority for Spanish Cooperation May 16, 2012 – Peru's Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Jose Beraun has assured that Peru will remain a priority for Spanish development cooperation, which supports government-launched programmes aimed at alleviating poverty and promoting... Read the rest NNN: Over 3,000 Peruvian Cos Benefit From Govt Projects May 16, 2012 – More than 3,050 businesses across the country have benefited so far from Compras a MyPerú, a government-led initiative for stimulating production by micro and small-sized enterprises (MSEs) in Peru. Gladys... Read the rest 
NNN: Colombian Govt Offers to Facilitate French Journalist's Release
May 16, 2012 – The Colombian government yesterday announced it was willing to offer help to facilitate the handover of a French journalist who was kidnapped by the rebel Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia... Read the rest NNN: U.S.-Colombia trade promotion pact takes effect May 16, 2012 – The U.S.Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement (TPA) became effective yesterday officially, bringing more trade and economic opportunities for the two markets. As the TPA came into force, more than 80 percent... Read the rest NNN: Brazil, Argentina Agree to Resolve Trade Disputes May 16, 2012 – Foreign ministers from Brazil and Argentina agreed here yesterday to resolve the recent bilateral trade disputes between the two sides, especially those related to the restrictions as a consequence of... Read the rest NNN: Explosion Kills 3, Several Injured in Bogota Colombia's Capital May 16, 2012 – An explosion in Bogota yesterday killed three people and injured several including former Interior Minister Fernando Londono in the capital city's financial district, Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos said. Londono,... Read the rest 
McAfee Blogs: Information Security Within Emerging Markets: Brazil
Apr 26, 2012 – With the world’s 10th largest economy and 5th largest population, Brazil’s economic acceleration and technical growth are second only to China when it comes to emerging economies. Not unsurprisingly, this... Read the rest NNN: Peru's Fertiliser Imports to Grow 2.9 Pct Apr 24, 2012 – Peru's fertiliser imports is expected to increase 2.9 percent to US$538 million this year from last year in value terms, Peruvian consulting group Maximixe said yesterday. Import volume is expected... Read the rest NNN: Peru's Paita Port Has Regional Advantages Apr 24, 2012 – Fitch Ratings believes that Peru's Port of Paita stands to benefit from an array of local advantages but faces some global challenges. Terminales Potruarios Euroandinos Paita S.A. (Port of Paita)... Read the rest NNN: Peru's Q1 Exports Grow 10.7 Pct Apr 24, 2012 – Exports from Peru in the first quarter of this year were valued at US$11.17 billion, an increase of 10.7 percent over the same period last year, Peru's Foreign Trade Society,... Read the rest 
Global Voices Online: Guatemala: State of Siege Due to Hydroelectric Plant Conflict
May 8, 2012 – The Guatemalan government has declared a state of siege in Santa Cruz Barillas, following demonstrations and clashes sparked by the death of a community leader who opposed the construction of... Read the rest NNN: Argentina Retakes Energy Sovereignty Path May 5, 2012 – With the approval by a large majority of a law to expropriate 51 percent of the shares of the oil company YPF, Argentina will retake the path of energy sovereignty,... Read the rest NNN: Argentine Congress OKS Oil Co. Nationalisation May 4, 2012 – The Argentine congress yesterday overwhelmingly approved the controversial plan to nationalize previously Spanish-owned oil company YPF.... Read the rest NNN: Petroperu Seeks Rights to Develop Fitzcarrald Gas Block Apr 24, 2012 – Peru's state-owned Petroleos del Peru, or Petroperu, will seek the rights to develop the Fitzcarrald block in southern Peru, Energy and Mines Minister Jorge Merino said. Merino said in an... Read the rest 
NNN: Bolivian Summit to Draw Up New Health Policies
May 16, 2012 – A national summit in Bolivia will draw up a new health policy to improve service quality, infrastructure, financial resources and technology in the sector, Government Minister Juan Ramon Quintana said.... Read the rest US Embassy - Mexico: Ambassador Wayne’s Remarks at the Save the Children Event May 8, 2012 – Ms. Margarita Zavala, President of the DIF; Sra. Martha Erika Alonso, President of the DIF Puebla; María Cecilia Landerreche Gómez, Director General of the DIF; Luis Peña Kegel, Director General of... Read the rest NNN: International Seminar in Cuba on Senior Citizens May 5, 2012 – The 16th International Seminar of the Caribbean Medical Association (AMECA), to run in Havana from May 2nd to 4th, will talk active longevity and extending lifespan to 120 years. In... Read the rest NNN: Unasur Venezuelan FM Asks to Stop Rumors on Chavez's Health May 5, 2012 – Venezuelan Foreign Minister Nicolas Maduro, asked today to stop speculations and rumors about the health of President Hugo Chavez. Maduro said that in spite of the treatment of Chavez, Venezuelan... Read the rest 
NNN: Peru’s Exports Grow 5% to $3.91BLN in March
May 5, 2012 – Peru’s exports in March 2012 were valued at $3.91 billion, a 5 percent increase compared to the same month last year, according to Trade and Tourism Minister Jose Luis Silva.... Read the rest US Embassy - Mexico: U.S. Ambassador Tours Federal District’s Emergency Center May 3, 2012 – U.S. Ambassador Anthony Wayne today toured the Federal District’s recently opened Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Integration, Information, and Investigation (C4-I4) Center with its Director General, Fausto Lugo, and with... Read the rest NNN: Nearly 70,000 Tourists Visit Peru Museums in Q1 Apr 24, 2012 – A total of 69,780 tourists visited the six museums in northern Peru's Lambayeque region between Jan and March this year, up 5.3 percent from the same period a year ago.... Read the rest NNN: Over 30,000 Tourists Visit Peru's Colca Valley This Year Apr 23, 2012 – Some 32,000 domestic and foreign people arrived so far this year in Colca valley, located in Peru’s southern region of Arequipa, head of Colca Autonomous Authority, Fredy Jimenez said yesterday.... Read the rest 
NNN: Earthquakes Jolt Chile and Peru, Aftershocks in Bolivia
May 15, 2012 – An earthquake measuring 6.4 on the Richter scale shook northern Chile yesterday, causing panic. According to the Seismological Service of the University of Chile, the quake occurred at 06:00 local... Read the rest US Embassy - Honduras: U.S. Launches USAID ProParque Project May 2, 2012 – U.S. Ambassador Lisa Kubiske, USAID ProParque representatives, and officials from five Honduran ministries signed a memorandum of understanding May 2, agreeing to work together to meet goals set by USAID... Read the rest US Embassy - Honduras: U.S. Embassy Co-sponsors 2012 Earth Day Sustainable Technology Information Fair Apr 27, 2012 – The U.S. Embassy, in partnership with the Firefighters of Honduras, the Tegucigalpa Municipality, and the participation of the Honduran Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (SERNA), is proud to sponsor... Read the rest NNN: Uruguay Recycles Phones, Batteries to Save Environment Apr 24, 2012 – Uruguay is holding a campaign to recycle mobile phones, batteries and chargers in disuse, as part of its commitment to the environment, the government announced today. For this purpose, the... Read the rest 
NNN: Peru to Celebrate National Potato Day on May 30
May 16, 2012 – Peru's central Junin region will feature a food festival and an exhibition of potato varieties to mark celebrations for the National Potato Day on May 30. The festival, which is... Read the rest Indigenous Celebrities: Actress - Stacey Dash (Aztec Indian) May 1, 2012 – Many people don't hear about Native people because we're so underrepresented. So this is us recognizing and supporting our very own indigenous celebrities that haven't gotten all the recognition that... Read the rest US Embassy - Honduras: “See the USA” at Buenos Aires Book Fair Apr 24, 2012 – Under the theme "See You in the USA," the U.S. Embassy in Argentina is hosting a booth at the prestigious International Buenos Aires Book Fair April 19 through May 7.... Read the rest NNN: Former Beatle Paul Mccartney Breaks Show Biz Tax Records in Uruguay Apr 24, 2012 – Former Beatle Paul McCartney paid almost US$2.3 million in national and municipal taxes during his only performance in Uruguay on April 15 - considered by far the most spectacular concert... Read the rest 
NNN: Brazil Beat Peru to Ensure London Olympics Volley Ball Qualification
May 15, 2012 – The Brazilian women's team earned a ticket to defend their title at this summer's Olympic Games in London after beating Peru 3-0 (15-12, 25-16, 25-9) in the final of the... Read the rest Global Voices Online: Panama: Baseball Fans React to Mariano Rivera's Injury May 8, 2012 – Mariano Rivera entered his name amongst the greatest baseball professionals when he broke the the saves record in major league baseball [es] last year. The Panamanian pitcher achieved 602 saves last year, breaking the... Read the rest NNN: IOC Criticizes Argentina for Involving the Games with Politics and Falklands’ Dispute May 5, 2012 – The International Olympic Committee, IOC, criticized on Friday an Argentine television spot that links the London Games to Argentina's sovereignty dispute with Britain over the Falkland Islands, calling it a... Read the rest US Embassy-Bolivia: Team Delivers Soccer Jersey to Chargé Creamer Apr 20, 2012 – The U.S. Embassy soccer team presented a jersey with the number one printed on its back to Charge d'Affaires John Creamer and highlighted the warm reception the team enjoys every... Read the rest 
MarketWatch Tax Watch: Got money offshore? IRS Starts New Amnesty Program; Similar penalties to 2011 program, but no deadline
Jan 9, 2012 – If you’ve got money stashed in overseas accounts that you’ve failed to report to the Internal Revenue Service, the tax agency wants to give you another chance to come forward.... Read the rest Writers (Still) Wanted! Mar 31, 2008 – Attention aspiring writers, storytellers, diarists, reviewers, and bloggers, we're seeking columnists, commentators, analysts, and freelance reporters for all our sites at ObscurityPress! - If you live in the far chilly North of... Read the rest Largest Importation of Venezuelan Oil So Far Arrives in Port Sandino Feb 19, 2008 – The largest importation of Venezuelan crude oil since Nicaragua signed an agreement to import oil from the South American country under preferential payment conditions arrived in Port Sandino on Feb.... Read the rest Getting Back to Paradise: Journeys throughout Central America, Chapter 1 Dec 3, 2007 – After a long time traveling from Minnesota, we have arrived!!! My three year old son and I have taken the path less chosen. I bought a ticket to Costa... Read the rest NNN: Paraguay Peasants Submit Food Sovereignty Law to President Apr 19, 2012 – Peasant organisations in Paraguay have submitted a bill on food sovereignty to President Fernando Lugo and asked him to send it quickly to Congress for approval. The document was prepared... Read the rest NNN: Rescused Peruvian Miners Likely to be Discharged From Hospital Today Apr 13, 2012 – LIMA, April 13 (NNN-ANDINA) - The nine miners rescued from the Cabeza de Negro copper mine in the southern Ica region probably will be discharged today from EsSalud’s Augusto Hernandez... Read the rest 
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Jan 22, 2007 – All that Jazz Toni Scott writes: Re: Jazz Las Casas - A Post Mortem by Philip Edwards (Aug 7, 2005) Will there be an article on the 2006 Jazz Las... Read the rest Indigenous Celebrities: Actress - Stacey Dash (Aztec Indian) May 1, 2012 – Many people don't hear about Native people because we're so underrepresented. So this is us recognizing and supporting our very own indigenous celebrities that haven't gotten all the recognition that... Read the rest US Embassy Bolivia: U.S. Musicians Offer Free Concert at Orphanage Apr 25, 2012 – On April 25th, American Violinists Vanessa and Veronica Cedillos performed at Aldeas Infantiles S.O.S. to the delight of the boys and girls who reside in this Orphanage. Vanessa and Veronica... Read the rest BizNewser: Meet Dania Suarez, the stunning escort at the center of the secret service storm Apr 21, 2012 – Meet Dania Suarez, the 24-year old Colombian escort at the center of the US secret service storm that erupted after she satisfied the agent with the agreed upon services after... Read the rest LA Late: Colombia Sexcapade Agent Linked to Palin: Facebook Photos Prompt Further Secret Service Fallout Apr 20, 2012 – LOS ANGELES (LALATE) – David Chaney posted Facebook photos of him protecting Sarah Palin as a Secret Service agent. David Chaney, allegedly linked to the Dania Suarez Colombia matter (photos... Read the rest Search TheGringo
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