Argentina fisheries at risk from dispute over government tough line

BUENOS AIRES, May 9 (UPI) -- Argentina's fisheries industry is at risk from a tough government line that has blocked a possible compromise in a dispute with the labor unions.

EU mulls punishing Argentina over YPF

BUENOS AIRES, May 8 (UPI) -- Argentine government officials are beginning to count the cost of seizing Spanish-owned YPF with more backlash from Europe still to come.

Fire at Peru drug rehab center claims 14

LIMA, May 5 (UPI) -- Peruvian police said 14 people were killed Saturday in an early morning fire at a drug rehabilitation facility.

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.

Peru gas receives Brazilian cash boost

LIMA, April 27 (UPI) -- The Peruvian natural gas industry needs major investments and Brazil has come forward with cash injections aimed at moving the gas to international markets.

Venezuela imposes power rationing

CARACAS, Venezuela, April 25 (UPI) -- Venezuela imposed electrical power rationing nationwide this week, government officials said.

Peru investigates 877 dead dolphins

LIMA, April 22 (UPI) -- Scientists say they are investigating the mysterious deaths of 877 dolphins washed ashore in Peru this year, many in advanced states of decomposition.

Argentina faces isolation over YPF seizure

BUENOS AIRES, April 19 (UPI) -- Argentina faces international isolation over its seizure of Spanish-controlled national energy company YPF, a decision critics say the government will regret and pay heavily for.

Argentina faces isolation over YPF seizure

BUENOS AIRES, April 19 (UPI) -- Argentina faces international isolation over its seizure of Spanish-controlled national energy company YPF, a decision critics say the government will regret and pay heavily for.

Argentina plans more defense manufacturing

BUENOS AIRES, April 18 (UPI) -- Argentina is planning to expand defense manufacturing including joint production with Brazil of unmanned aircraft and air-to-air missiles.