Venezuela’s Alcasa to Get $403 Million Investment From Government, China

A joint development fund between China and Venezuela will invest $403 million in CVG Alumino del Caroni SA after the state-run aluminum producer declared an operational and financial emergency, Venezuela Basic Industries and Mining Minister Jose Khan said.

Argentine writer Ernesto Sabato, who led probe of dirty war crimes, dies at 99

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — Writer Ernesto Sabato, who led the government’s probe of crimes committed by Argentina’s dictatorship, has died at 99.

Argentina’s GDP Will Expand by At Least 6.5% This Year, Central Bank Says

Argentina’s economy may expand by 6.5 percent or more this year, and unemployment may hover at the lowest level in two decades, the central bank said.

Argentina Pension Agency Names Second Member to TGS Board, La Nacion Says

Argentina’s pensions agency named a second representative to the board of energy company Transportadora de Gas del Sur SA (TGS) yesterday, newspaper La Nacion reported.

Moore, Martineau power Peru

Peru edged AuSable Valley in CVAC softball; Saranac Lake, PHS and Ti also won.

Venezuela slams Sweden over FARC deportee

The Venezuelan foreign minister is counterattacking Sweden in the Venezuelan press over Swedish criticism after it arrested and deported a Swedish citizen to Colombia.

Ollanta Humala, Peruvian Candidate, Tacks Toward Brazil’s Course

Ollanta Humala rejects talk of seizing private companies and celebrates Brazil’s market-oriented economic model.

Peru, Chile, Colombia and Mexico form new economic alliance

Peru, Chile, Colombia, and Mexico on Friday signed and agreed to form a `deep integration` area to boost the countries` development and economic growth. The countries` four presidents met in Peru`s capital of Lima to sign the `Pacific Alliance,` which is aimed at increasing the region`s integration, promote further growth and development, improve economic competitiveness, and advance in opening ...

Peru State clings to hope in case of missing student

PERU -- Blue sky and sun chased off cold and gray right on cue as the Peru State College Jazz Band kicked off an outdoor concert in the center of campus.

Venezuela: Sweden should explain in FARC case

Sweden should explain why a Swedish citizen accused of being a FARC rebel agent was allowed to leave the European country even though Colombia had an order out for his arrest, Venezuela's foreign minister said Friday.