Peru Emerging As World's No.1 Exporter Of Fruits, Vegetables

LIMA, May 16 (BERNAMA-NNN- ANDINA) - Peru will become the largest exporter of fruits and vegetables in the world, underpinned by rising global demand and increased sales, the country's Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism (Mincetur) said yesterday.

Dam Project Would Displace Villages in Jungle Valley of Peru

A hydroelectric dam supported by the country’s president would send thousands of people to live elsewhere.

Argentina's Seizure Of YPF May Come Back To Hurt Country's Energy Ambitions

Argentina's nationalization of YPF, the country's largest oil and natural gas producer, may come back to hurt its energy ambitions, said this month's International Energy Agency oil market report.

Argentina Gives Vale, Xstrata, Anglo Local Content Deadline

Argentina has given mining companies Vale SA (VALE3) , Xstrata Plc (XTA) and Barrick Gold Corp.

Argentina takes over oil firm YPF

Argentina’s Congress nationalised the country’s biggest oil company, YPF, by an overwhelming lower house vote that underscored broad popular support for a measure that threatens to scare off foreign investment.

Argentina's Congress votes for YPF nationalisation

Argentina's Congress has nationalised the country's biggest oil company, YPF, by an overwhelming lower house vote that highlighted broad support for a measure that threatens to scare off foreign investment....

Argentina nationalizes oil company YPF

BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) - Argentina's Congress nationalized the country's biggest oil company, YPF, by an overwhelming lower house vote on Thursday that underscored broad popular support for a measure that threatens to scare off foreign investment. The Chamber of Deputies voted 207-32 in favor of expropriating YPF, clearing the way for President Cristina Fernandez to sign the bill into law

Argentina nationalizes YPF with house vote

BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) - Argentina's Congress nationalized the country's biggest oil company, YPF, by an overwhelming lower house vote that underscored wide popular support for a measure that has rattled foreign investors and trade partners.

Venezuela spending spree clouds future

CARACAS, Venezuela, May 3 (UPI) -- As Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez clings to power while battling cancer, the country's future is further clouded by unbridled government spending.

Argentine oil takeover heads toward final vote

Argentina's takeover of Spanish-owned oil company YPF headed for a final vote in Congress, sealing a measure that has roiled the country's trade ties with Europe.