Argentina, Bolivia Cut Ribbon On Natural Gas Pipeline

Argentina, Bolivia Cut Ribbon On Natural Gas Pipeline

Venezuela launches probe of TV channel’s coverage

Venezuela's telecommunications agency began a new investigation of the TV channel Globovision on Thursday, this time for its coverage of violence at two prisons where inmates have battled troops.

Argentina considers OPEC-like deal for lithium

Argentina is promoting the idea of an OPEC-like cartel for itself, Bolivia and Chile, which together control 85 percent of the world's reserves of lithium, a key component in electric car batteries.

Argentina expect Messi, team to deliver

Hosts Argentina feel it is their “obligation” to win the Copa America with a team built around Lionel Messi and cannot stomach the idea of finishing behind arch rivals Brazil for a third time in a row.

Argentina loses its love of beef

Argentina's consumption of the country's world renowned beef has slumped after President Cristina Kirchner claimed that chicken is healthier and pork can improve your sex life.

Peru suspect faces new rape charge

Joshua Keadle, a suspect in the disappearance of a Peru State College freshman, faces a new sexual assault charge.

NY court hands Argentina setback over bond default

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Argentina suffered a setback over its $100 billion debt default in 2002 when New York's highest court said the country should keep paying interest on some bonds even after they mature or investors demand their principal back early.

Argentina ready for the big Copa kickoff

Argentina hope to take the first step Friday to ending a trophy drought of almost two decades when they meet Bolivia in their opening Copa America pool match at La Plata outside Buenos Aires.

Argentina’s Carlos Bilardo: River Plate relegation will hurt the Copa America

Argentina general manager and former World Cup-winning coach Carlos Bilardo has expressed his fear that the historic relegation of River Plate could have a negative impact on the Copa America, and encourage fans to stay away.

Venezuela Cancels Summit as Chavez Health Questions Escalate

The Venezuelan government, citing Hugo Chavez’s health problems, canceled a July 5-6 regional summit just hours after broadcasting images of an apparently fit president in Havana, a move that raised fresh questions about the gravity of the socialist leader’s ailments.