South America

U.S. is Not Planning to Detain Peru’s Former President, Wanted for Corruption

U.S. authorities told Peru that they won't detain Peruvian former President, Alejandro Toledo who is...

Feb 14, 2017 08:35 AM EST

Brazil's embattled president Dlima Rousseff fights to keep her position

Brazil's first female president Dlima Rousseff vows to fight for her position after an impeachment d...

Apr 20, 2016 11:50 AM EDT

NY Executive, Caught Fleeing to South America Ordered Held Without Bail

A New York real estate executive who tried to escape the crime he committed was caught trying to fle...

Jan 27, 2016 06:12 AM EST

Venezuelan Opposition-Led Congress Denies Emergency Powers to President Nicolas Maduro Despite 700% Inflation Signaling Economic Breakdown

President Nicolas Maduro was not given the emrgency powers he wanted. Opposition says he will not so...

Jan 25, 2016 12:05 AM EST

Argentine president met Edward Snowden in Moscow: lawyer

Argentina's President Cristina Fernandez held talks with U.S. whistleblower Edward Snowden during a ...

Jun 05, 2015 09:27 AM EDT

U.S. court authorizes Citigroup to process Argentine bond payments

Citigroup Inc said it has been authorized by a U.S. judge to process two Argentine debt payments, th...

Mar 23, 2015 03:29 AM EDT

Brazil dictatorship probe urges prosecuting military, companies

A "truth commission" investigating abuses during Brazil's 1964-85 dictatorship called for the prosec...

Dec 10, 2014 07:37 PM EST

WTO rules against Argentina in import restrictions case

A World Trade Organization dispute panel ruled against Argentina on Friday in a 2012 case brought by...

Aug 24, 2014 10:56 AM EDT