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Peru anti-mining protests halted until after election

Aymara Indian activists opposed to mining operations in Peru's southeastern Puno region agreed in an open meeting Tuesday to halt protests until after the June 5 presidential run-off vote.

Iranian wanted by Argentina visits Bolivia

The defense minister of Iran, whose extradition is sought by neighboring Argentina for the 1994 bombing of a Jewish center, is in Bolivia participating in the dedication of a military academy,

Argentina concentrate on England in WC preparation

Argentina have rugby World Cup foes England in their sights as they seek to emulate the heroics of the 2007 Pumas, who shocked the world by finishing third at the last tournament in France.

Los Grobo, Shareholders Plan Share Sale in Farmland Unit in Brazilian IPO

Los Grobo SA, Argentina’s second- biggest soybean producer, plans to transfer some assets to a new company and sell shares of the business in an initial public offering in Brazil.

Venezuela Bans Indoor Smoking In Public and At Work

CARACAS -(Dow Jones)- An antismoking law took effect in Venezuela Tuesday that bans the use of tobacco products in public, indoor spaces like nightclubs and restaurants as well as offices and other work areas.

Argentina soccer: Drug tests not needed in 1993

Argentina's soccer federation says it was not required to have drug testing for a 1993 World Cup playoff against Australia. Former national coach Diego Maradona said last week in a TV interview that Argentine players were given "speedy coffee" to perform better, and that FIFA Vice President Julio Grondona did away with doping controls for the games.

Japan and Peru sign free-trade agreement

Japan and Peru signed a free-trade agreement Tuesday evening that will eliminate tariffs on goods accounting for about 99 percent of trade between the two countries in 10 years. Foreign Minister Takeaki Matsumoto met with Peruvian Foreign Trade and Tourism Minister Eduardo Ferreyros Kuppers at the Foreign Ministry, where the two signed off on the economic partnership agreement, making Peru the ...

Venezuela oil industry performance on the slide amid corruption

CARACAS, Venezuela, May 31 (UPI) -- Venezuela's oil industry showed renewed signs of decline in this year's performance so far amid fresh scandals over abuse of the country's oil revenues.

Japan and Peru sign free trade deal

Japan and Peru signed a free trade and investment agreement on Tuesday under which they will scrap tariffs on more than 99 percent of the value of goods traded between them within a decade.