Trains collide in Venezuela, about 30 hurt

Two commuter trains collided outside Caracas on Thursday, injuring about 30 people, the country's transportation minister said.

Workers At Peru Miner Cerro Verde Begin Strike – Union

LIMA -(Dow Jones)- Workers at Peruvian copper producer Sociedad Minera Cerro Verde SA (CVERDEC1.VL) walked off the job Thursday morning, a union official said.

Venezuela’s Chavez scoffs at health emergency rumors

CARACAS (Reuters) - Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez on Thursday mocked a U.S. media report that he had been rushed to a hospital with kidney failure linked to the socialist leader's ongoing treatment for cancer.

Venezuela’s Chavez denies rumors of health setback

Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez is denying rumors of a setback in his health.

Trains collide in Venezuela, toll unclear

Venezuela's transportation minister says two trains have collided outside Caracas and that officials are headed to the site.

Hugo Chavez reportedly in hospital with kidney failure, Venezuela slams newspaper

CARACAS, Venezuela -- Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez, who has been fighting cancer, was rushed to a Caracas military hospital after suffering kidney failure, according to a report late Wednesday -- which sparked an angry response from the government. The leftist, staunchly anti-US stalwart Chavez went into the Military Hospital in...

Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez reportedly in hospital with kidney failure, Venezuela government slams newspaper

CARACAS, Venezuela -- Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez, who has been fighting cancer, was rushed to a Caracas military hospital after suffering kidney failure, according to a report late Wednesday -- which sparked an angry response from the government. The leftist, staunchly anti-US stalwart Chavez went into the Military Hospital in...

Peru enacts new mining tax to raise $5.5 bn

Peru's new leftwing President Ollanta Humala has passed three new mining laws containing a tax hike aimed at raising $5.5 billion over the next five years to be used for social spending.

Lucas, Neymar push Brazil to win over Argentina

BELEM, Brazil (AP) -- Young stars Lucas and Neymar scored in the second half as Brazil defeated Argentina 2-0 on Wednesday in an international friendly which featured only domestic players.

Lucas, Neymar give Brazil win over Argentina

BELEM, Brazil (AP) -- Young stars Lucas and Neymar scored in the second half as Brazil defeated Argentina 2-0 on Wednesday in an international friendly which featured only domestic players.