* Former Brazilian president says war on drugs has failed Sep 7, 2009
Cardoso, a sociologist, said Argentina, Mexico, Colombia, Bolivia and Ecuador had all now taken steps toward drug law liberalization and that change was imminent in Brazil. The way forward worldwide would involve a strategy of reaching out, patiently and persistently, to the users and not the continued waging of a misguided and counterproductive war that makes the users, rather than the drug lords, the primary victims, he said. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Is Colombia's Uribe pulling a Chvez on term limits? Sep 3, 2009
Constitutions have been changed within the past few years to allow at least one reelection in Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, El Salvador, Nicaragua, and Venezuela. But the change is not welcomed everywhere. (Christian Science Monitor -- World)
Colombian House OKs vote on Uribe third term Sep 3, 2009
In Bolivia, leftist President Evo Morales won a constitutional referendum in January and congressional approval in April to run for re-election in December. Ecuadorian President Rafael Correa also won passage of a new constitution last year that could allow him to rule until 2017. (CNN -- World)
Chile, Bolivia Discuss Access To Pacific Aug 28, 2009
Chile Explores Bolivian Access To Pacific, Dismisses Peruvian Concerns ... (AP) Landlocked Bolivia is trying to regain the Pacific coastline it lost in a war with Chile more than a century ago, and the issue will come up again Friday on the sidelines of the South American presidents' summit ... Bolivia's Evo Morales and Chile's Michelle Bachelet plan a bilateral meeting on coastal access that the two presidents say will also cover water resources, economic integration, security and defense. (CBS News -- World)
The Health Care Debate the Media Missed Aug 21, 2009
It's despicable that Obama and his accomplices want us to adopt the FAILED socialized medicine practices of Canada and the U.K. and, worst yet, of Cuba, Venezuela, Nicaragua, Ecuador, Bolivia and the rest of the countries implementing "socialism of the XXI century.". At least the Canadians and the Europeans can complain. (CBS News -- Politics)
Leftists fear repeats ofHonduras coup Aug 20, 2009
Across the region, conservatives who long ruled Latin America and still own much of it are showing signs of unrest, with armed uprisings in Bolivia and marches in Guatemala where tens of thousands of protesters have demanded the president resign ... Many of the so-called "revolutionary" governments that have been voted into power from Nicaragua to Bolivia have not only tried to redistribute wealth but also remove limits on their time in power ... In Bolivia, opposition Gov. Ruben Costas... (MSNBC -- International)
Latin American Jews contend with spike in anti-Semitism Aug 12, 2009
From La Paz, Bolivia, to Panama City, political expressions have turned increasingly derogatory, with graffiti and banners equating the Israel conflict with Nazism. There have been bomb threats in synagogues throughout the region. (Christian Science Monitor)
Chavez berates Colombia 'incursion' Aug 10, 2009
So far, only Bolivia and Ecuador have condemned the plan, while other countries like Chile and Brazil have said they will respect whatever decision Colombia takes. Ecuadorean President Rafael Correa, who declined to renew the US lease of the Manta air base in Ecuador, said he was concerned about an increase in military activity across the border his country shares with Colombia. (BBC News)
Newsweek: Latin America tilting right, not left Aug 8, 2009
Yes, despite plunging oil prices, the Andean petrocrats of Bolivia, Ecuador, and Venezuela are still slouching toward 21st-century socialism, singing a hymn of anti-Washington invective ... This article heralds South America's relative immunity to the current global economic crisis and blindly gives credit to the region's "strict adherence to free market principles", ignoring the fact that many of these neoliberal schemes hurt millions of people in Argentina, Bolivia, and other countries in the... (MSNBC -- International)
Chavez fumes at Colombia Aug 7, 2009
Starting from scratch with a more 'Chavez-friendly' nation, such as Brazil, Ecuador or Bolivia, will take time. " Nevertheless, the Venezuelan government has a key card to play. Natural gas - exports of which have gradually risen to 8.5m cubic metres (300m cubic feet a day) - makes up a significant proportion of its exports to Colombia. The Venezuelan energy ministry recently released a statement saying that agreements over the supply of fuel to Colombia were "under evaluation" in accordance... (BBC News -- Americas)
Brazil in nod to Colombian leader Aug 7, 2009
Ecuador, Bolivia and Uruguay expressed disapproval. Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez has cut ties with Colombia over the plan. (BBC News -- Americas)
Ahmadinejad faces his toughest test Aug 5, 2009
There are also a host of foreign policy issues, such as Iran's US$280 million loan to Bolivia, which is opposed by a number of MPs. Ahmadinejad is caught between factional politics and an unstable environment at home, and an approaching foreign policy crisis over the nuclear standoff with the international community of Tehran's uranium-enrichment program. (Asia Times Online)
A Look At Efforts To Extend Term Limits Worldwide Aug 4, 2009
BOLIVIA: Voters approved a new constitution in January that gives President Evo Morales a shot at remaining in office through 2014 if he wins elections scheduled for December. CAMEROON: The National Assembly voted in 2008 to change the constitution to remove term limits despite a two-term limit in the 1996 constitution. (CBS News -- World)
Country profile: Bolivia Aug 3, 2009
A country of statistical extremes, landlocked Bolivia is the highest and most isolated country in South America ... Though rich in mineral and energy resources, Bolivia is one of South America's poorest countries ... Wealthy urban elites, who are mostly of Spanish ancestry, have traditionally dominated political and economic life, whereas most Bolivians are low-income subsistence farmers, miners, small traders or artisans. (BBC News -- Americas)
Regional battle Jul 22, 2009
The pattern of an incumbent president calling for a new constitution to strengthen the power of the presidency and permit a second term (or more) has also been adopted by Mr Chavez's main South American allies - Evo Morales in Bolivia and Rafael Correa in Ecuador. Now we have the crisis in Honduras, and Nicaragua's President Daniel Ortega has also just recently called for a change in the national constitution to permit presidential re-election. (BBC News -- Americas)
Honduras crisis: Critics from both sides slam US Jul 21, 2009
"The Honduran Army wouldn't have gone forward without the approval of the State Department. I don't think they told Obama, but there's an empire behind Obama," Chvez said during a visit last week to Bolivia. Others leftist leaders in the region have also accused the US of having a hand in Zelaya's ouster. (Christian Science Monitor)
Bolivia Coca Growers Back Morales Re-election Jul 20, 2009
LA PAZ, Bolivia, Jul ... Bolivia Coca Growers Say They'll Contribute Crop To Help Morales' Re-election ... (AP) A leader of coca growers in Central Bolivia says the farmers are putting their controversial crop behind President Evo Morales' campaign for re-election. (CBS News -- World)
Paraguay Pushes `Imperialist' Brazil to Pay More for Hydroelectric Power Jul 20, 2009
None of the diplomatic feuds with Bolivia, over President nationalization of Petroleo Brasileiro SAs refineries, or in Ecuador, where threatened to stop payment on $243 million in loans linked to a Brazil-built power plant, match Itaipu for its economic or symbolic weight. Its our Panama Canal, said , a former ambassador to the U.S. and president of the Sao Paulo Industrial Federations foreign trade council. (Bloomberg -- Latin America)
Swine Flu Threat Not Gone, U.S. Warns Jul 13, 2009
Bolivia announced its first two swine flu deaths today. "When exactly the flu season starts, we can't predict, but we will have a vaccination ready by mid-October, assuming we have a safe, effective strain that's been identified," Sebelius said. (CBS News)
The Chavez Adventure in Honduras: From Coup d’ Etat to Coup d’ Grace? Jul 13, 2009
But just as important is to understand that this Honduran would-be dictator was only following a strategy that had already worked in Venezuela, Bolivia and Ecuador ... Honduras was to be the next pawn in this hegemonic project that already counts Cuba, Venezuela, Bolivia, Nicaragua and Ecuador among its members ... Some leaders, like Nicaragua s Ortega and Bolivia s Morales, were already ideologically predisposed, while the seduction of Ecuador s Correa took a little more time. (Human Events Online)
* The Caesar temptation in Latin politics makes a comeback Jul 11, 2009
In Bolivia and Ecuador, immediate re-election is already possible. In short, Latin America appears to be becoming a region of democracy by plebiscite. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
A soldier's duty Jul 10, 2009
Castro, Daniel Ortega, Ecuador s Rafael Correa, and Bolivia s Evo Morales (all left-leaning Latin leaders) also rallied to Zelaya s defense, calling the action a military coup. Chavez, Correa and Morales had all used similar referendums to remain in power. (Cameron Observer, MO)
US Extradites Former Coup Leader To Bolivia Jul 10, 2009
LA PAZ, Bolivia, Jul ... US Extradites 'Minister Of Cocaine' To Bolivia To Serve Time For Political Killings ... (AP) The United States deported a key fi 00004000 gure in Bolivia's last military dictatorship back home Thursday to serve a 30-year prison sentence for crimes including genocide and political assassinations. (CBS News -- World)
S&P Says `Time Is Running Out' for Argentina as Growth Slows, Prices Rise Jul 9, 2009
S&P rates Argentinas long-term foreign currency debt as B- , six levels below investment grade, the same as Bolivia and Jamaica. Briozzo said in an interview July 2 that the current rating is quite low and unlikely to face a downgrade barring a default. (Bloomberg -- Latin America)
How the Honduras crisis boosts Venezuela's Chvez Jul 9, 2009
"Chvez has been showing a great level of influence" in the Honduras crisis, former Bolivian President Jorge Quiroga said by telephone from La Paz ... His influence also has been declining in Latin America as he and his closest allies in Ecuador, Bolivia, Cuba, Nicaragua, Argentina, and Honduras have been suffering from political and economic troubles ... Eduardo Gamarra, a professor at Florida International University from Bolivia, said Chvez had orchestrated a split in the OAS.. (Christian Science Monitor -- World)
Digital champion targets the poor Jul 7, 2009
Page last updated at 13:43 GMT, Monday, 6 July 2009 14:43 UK. Those without web access risk getting left behind, warned Ms Lane-Fox. (BBC News -- Technology)
Algerian suicide bomb kills four Jul 7, 2009
Bolivia raids 'huge cocaine lab. Unveiling for 7 July memorial. (Yahoo News -- Algeria)
Honduras Is Right About Zelaya Jul 7, 2009
It is happening right now in Bolivia where Evo Morales has done the same thing and is well on the way to replicating Venezuela. In Ecuador, Mr. Correa is doing exactly the same thing, though it is not as far advanced as Chavez and Morales are in their respective nations. (Human Events Online)
Armstrong enigma Jul 7, 2009
Page last updated at 10:16 GMT, Monday, 6 July 2009 11:16 UK. Who is Neil Armstrong. (BBC News -- Science)
Potter tribute to murdered actor Jul 7, 2009
Page last updated at 17:38 GMT, Monday, 6 July 2009 18:38 UK. Rob Knox (right) had a small part in the latest Harry Potter film. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Profile: Liberia's 'Iron Lady' Jul 7, 2009
Bolivia raids 'huge cocaine lab. FEATURES, VIEWS, ANALYSIS. (BBC News -- Africa)
Tugging out tufts Jul 7, 2009
Page last updated at 23:35 GMT, Monday, 6 July 2009 00:35 UK. Women who tear their hair out. (BBC News -- UK)
Town's tears Jul 7, 2009
Page last updated at 17:15 GMT, Monday, 6 July 2009 18:15 UK. Tears fall as town salutes fallen. (BBC News -- UK)
Dead UK soldiers named by MoD Jul 7, 2009
Page last updated at 19:28 GMT, Monday, 6 July 2009 20:28 UK. Both men were killed while taking part in a major offensive. (BBC News -- UK)
ID scheme is 'without a purpose' Jul 7, 2009
Page last updated at 21:42 GMT, Monday, 6 July 2009 22:42 UK. ID scheme is 'without a purpose. (BBC News -- UK)
Three more swine flu victims die Jul 7, 2009
Page last updated at 19:26 GMT, Monday, 6 July 2009 20:26 UK. Asmaa Hussain died shortly after an epileptic seizure. (BBC News -- UK)
Osprey chicks tagged for tracking Jul 7, 2009
Page last updated at 23:13 GMT, Monday, 6 July 2009 00:13 UK. Ospreys migrate between Scotland and Africa. (BBC News -- UK)
Tower of strength Jul 7, 2009
Page last updated at 00:47 GMT, Tuesday, 7 July 2009 01:47 UK. Families key to creating memorial. (BBC News -- UK)
MI5 accused over 'torture deal' Jul 7, 2009
Page last updated at 07:14 GMT, Tuesday, 7 July 2009 08:14 UK. MI5 accused over 'torture deal. (BBC News -- UK)
UK soldier killed in Afghan crash Jul 7, 2009
Page last updated at 07:47 GMT, Tuesday, 7 July 2009 08:47 UK. The three soldiers had been on board a Canadian army Griffon helicopter. (BBC News -- UK)
Accountants deny 'new tax dodge' Jul 7, 2009
Page last updated at 14:30 GMT, Monday, 6 July 2009 15:30 UK. Accountants deny 'new tax dodge. (BBC News -- Business)
Tough choices Jul 7, 2009
Page last updated at 23:01 GMT, Monday, 6 July 2009 00:01 UK. Economy dominates Indonesia election. (BBC News -- Business)
Bolivia raids 'huge cocaine lab' Jul 7, 2009
Bolivia raids 'huge cocaine lab ... Drug enforcement officials have raided what they call the biggest cocaine laboratory ever found in Bolivia ... A senior Bolivian anti-narcotics officer, Oscar Nina, said five Colombians were arrested. (BBC News -- Americas)
Cancer gene test 'for all women' Jul 7, 2009
Page last updated at 12:23 GMT, Thursday, 26 June 2008 13:23 UK. Cancer gene test 'for all women. (BBC News -- Health)
Gene tests 'create undue stress' Jul 7, 2009
Page last updated at 09:07 GMT, Monday, 15 September 2008 10:07 UK. Gene tests 'create undue stress. (BBC News -- Health)
Laser 'cure' for blindness tested Jul 7, 2009
Page last updated at 09:07 GMT, Monday, 6 July 2009 10:07 UK. A ground-breaking laser treatment could prevent millions of older people from going blind, experts believe. (BBC News -- Health)
Host burdens Jul 7, 2009
Page last updated at 05:46 GMT, Tuesday, 7 July 2009 06:46 UK. Swabi families shoulder refugee burden. (BBC News -- South Asia)
UK concedes new Basra death probe Jul 7, 2009
Page last updated at 16:07 GMT, Monday, 6 July 2009 17:07 UK. The Ministry of Defence denies wrongdoing by British soldiers. (BBC News -- Africa)
Fears over advert system privacy Jul 7, 2009
Page last updated at 23:01 GMT, Tuesday, 15 April 2008 00:01 UK. By Darren Waters Technology editor, BBC News website. (BBC News -- Technology)
China clampdown Jul 7, 2009
Page last updated at 16:52 GMT, Monday, 6 July 2009 17:52 UK. By Mark Ward Technology correspondent, BBC News. (BBC News -- Technology)
Phorm down 43% as BT goes on hold Jul 7, 2009
Page last updated at 10:44 GMT, Monday, 6 July 2009 11:44 UK. Phorm shares fall as BT opts out. (BBC News -- Technology)
A week after Honduras coup Jul 5, 2009
"In Ecuador, Bolivia, Honduras, they are ... in a situation where the constitution creates institutional obstacles to sweeping away the old political class and removing an obstacle to change," Hellinger said. "But in the Honduras case, we are dealing with a president who was not elected on a platform of change unlike in these other cases.". (iAfrica.com)
Scaling glaciers in Colombia Jul 5, 2009
In Bolivia, no one has skied the 17,000-foot Chacaltaya glacier, once the world's highest ski slope, since melting ice exposed a gash of solid rock across its midsection in 1998; just. 2 percent of its original size, the glacier is expected to disappear within 15 years. (San Francisco Chronicle)
President Obama Wrong Again Jul 3, 2009
Messer s Chavez, Ortega, Castro, and Bolivia s Evo Morales immediately condemned the coup and demanded that Mr. Zelaya be restored to power. Mr. Chavez went so far as to threaten military action. (Human Events Online)
Obama Should Support Honduras Coup Jul 2, 2009
To date, leftist regimes in Bolivia, Ecuador, and Venezuela have scrapped constitutional presidential term limits, each time using extralegal ploys to do so. Most recently, Washingtons best friend in the region, lvaro Uribe of Colombia, has sought a constitutional change to extend his presidency for a third term, but so far he is working within the law. (CBS News)
Honduran coup tests waning US clout in Latin America Jun 30, 2009
"The referendum is the primary vehicle through which change has occurred in countries like Venezuela, Ecuador, and Bolivia, and the elites know it," says Tinker Salas. "They wanted to nip this thing in the bud.". (Christian Science Monitor)
World condemns coup in Honduras Jun 29, 2009
Bolivia President Evo Morales condemned the military action. "To allow people to participate and decide the future of their country through their vote, it is not possible that some groups ignore this, including the military," President Morales said. (Christian Science Monitor)
Coup in Honduras? Jun 29, 2009
But while Mr. Chvez, Evo Morales in Bolivia, and Rafael Correa in Ecuador have successfully modified their charters to elongate their rule, it seems Zelaya miscalculated his institutional backing. "Zelaya confused himself with (other) governments by assuming that he had a constituency when he didn't really," says Larry Birns, head of the Council on Hemispheric Affairs in Washington. (Christian Science Monitor)
THE PRO-TEHRAN 'WORLD COMMUNITY' Jun 27, 2009
With his Bolivian ally, Evo Morales, Chavez is also reportedly mining uranium for Iran ... Why should their country, amid a huge economic downturn, be sending up to 1 billion in aid to Bolivia. (New York Post -- Opinions)
NorCal attorneys, interpreters convicted Jun 26, 2009
Correction: Peru-Bolivia. In stories May 11 and May 12 about Peru granting asylum to two Bolivian officials, The Associated Press erroneously reported that genocide charges were not filed against former President Gonzalo Sanchez de Lozada and members of his cabinet until after Evo Morales became president in 2006 ... Bolivia's congress ratified charges against Sanchez de Lozada and the cabinet members in 2004, and prosecutors added five former senior military officials as defendants after... (Fresno Bee -- State)
Venezuela, US Move To Restore Expelled Ambassadors Jun 25, 2009
Chavez acted then to show solidarity with Bolivia after Bolivian President Evo Morales ordered out the top U.S. diplomat in his country, accusing him of helping the opposition incite violence. Washington denied the allegation and reacted by expelling both the envoys of both Venezuela and Brazil. (CBS News -- World)
Ahmadinejad's new best friend: Hugo Chvez? Jun 19, 2009
Bolivia has become a particularly favored nation, getting a visit from Ahmadinejad in 2007 and millions of dollars in aid to build hospitals and milk factories. Bolivian President Evo Morales visited Iran in 2008 ... Earlier this month, Iran's envoy to Bolivia denied a leaked report from Israel's foreign ministry that said that Bolivia and Venezuela are supplying uranium to Iran with the likely goal of building nuclear weapons. (Christian Science Monitor -- World)
Indigenous anger in Peru Jun 16, 2009
The president has blamed foreign forces - widely understood to mean Bolivia and Venezuela - for inciting unrest. Disappearances. (BBC News -- Americas)
Opinion: Funes is chance for fresh start Jun 5, 2009
Issue date: 6/5/09 Section. Earlier this week, Mauricio Funes officially became president of El Salvador, making him the country's first leftist leader. (Ohio State University -- The Lantern, OH)
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