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Thu, 2 Jul 2009 21:43:00 GMT

Human rights experts join chorus of UN condemnation over coup in Honduras

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Thu, 2 Jul 2009 21:43:00 GMT

'Business as Usual' Days After Peru Crisis

OneWorld US, Amazon Watch, Amnesty International, Survival International, Indian Country Today, Latinamerica Press, Los Angeles Times WASHINGTON, Jul 2 (OneWorld.net) - The Peruvian government has given a company permission to drill for oil in Amazon
Thu, 2 Jul 2009 21:42:00 GMT

WORLDNOTES: Canada, Russia, Iraq, Japan, Latin America and Cuba

Canada: Trade pact approved The Canadian Senate approved a Canada-Peru Free Trade Agreement June 17 as Canada's first bilateral trade agreement ratified since 2002. Critics contrasted that action with the government's reluctance to approve a
Thu, 2 Jul 2009 21:39:00 GMT

CNPC to bid $17 bln for Repsol YPF's Argentinian unit: report

Hong Kong - China National Petroleum Corp. (CNPC), the country's largest oil company, plans to revive a $17 billion bid for the Argentinian unit of Spanish oil major Repsol-YPF, the South China Morning Post reported on Thursday, citing sources. CNPC, the
Thu, 2 Jul 2009 21:39:00 GMT

EU nations to withdraw Honduras envoys

All EU countries with embassies in Honduras have decided to withdraw their ambassadors following the coup last weekend that ousted President Manuel Zelaya, Spain's foreign minister said. 'I have just spoken to my European colleagues and I can tell you
Thu, 2 Jul 2009 21:38:00 GMT

Obama Sides With Marxists Over Honduras

The so-called 'military coup' in Honduras was a successful effort by Honduran patriots to preserve their constitutional system of government from an international alliance of communists and socialists backed by Iran. Not surprisingly, America's Marxist
Thu, 2 Jul 2009 21:36:00 GMT

CEO of Mexico conglomerate Alfa to step down

MEXICO CITY, July 2 (Reuters) - Mexican conglomerate Alfa said on Thursday its chairman and chief executive would retire next year. Dionisio Garza, a member of the family that controls the company, will remain a board member after leading Alfa (ALFAA.MX)
Thu, 2 Jul 2009 21:35:00 GMT

Honduras: Another "Failed State" South Of US Borders

What is it about democracy and rule of law that is so repulsive to third-world banana republics? Now the pitiful state of Honduras has officially joined the ranks as a 'failed state' next to Mexico, the swine flu center of the universe. As reported, in
Thu, 2 Jul 2009 21:35:00 GMT

OAS chief heading to Honduras

The head of the Organization of American States says he will travel to Honduras on Friday to demand Manuel Zelaya, who was ousted in a coup last weekend, be reinstated as president. But Jose Miguel Insulza admitted Thursday his mission would likely meet
Thu, 2 Jul 2009 21:34:00 GMT

Panama Canal North?

overnor Arnold Schwarzenegger, Senator Dianne Feinstein, corporate agribusiness and other supporters of the peripheral canal around the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta have carefully avoided discussing what an actual canal would look like, as well as
Thu, 2 Jul 2009 21:33:00 GMT

Obama Supports Honduran Dictator

In a stunning decision, Dictator Barack Hussein Obama and his State-run media?along with ObamaFriends Dictators Fidel Castro (Cuba) and Hugo Chavez (Venezuela)?announced that he supports Honduran President Manuel Zelaya against the democratic
Thu, 2 Jul 2009 21:29:00 GMT

Towards Sustainable Water Management in Peru US$10 Million World Bank Loan

Pilot projects will be developed in the Chancay (Lambayeque), Chili (Arequipa) and Alto Pampas (Ica-Huancavelica) river basins. Press Release No:2010/006/LAC Contact: In Lima: Sandra Arzubiaga (511) 615-0660 WASHINGTON D.C., July 2, 2009 ? The World
Thu, 2 Jul 2009 21:28:00 GMT

Brazil implements mandatory 4pc biodiesel blend

Brazil implements mandatory 4pc biodiesel blend
Thu, 2 Jul 2009 21:26:00 GMT

US Puts Honduras Aid on Hold Following Coup

The State Department said Thursday it has put much of the U.S. aid program to Honduras on hold pending a legal determination as to whether the overthrow of elected President Manuel Zelaya last Sunday requires an aid cut-off. The United States meanwhile
Thu, 2 Jul 2009 21:25:00 GMT

OAS chief heading to Honduras

Manuel Zelaya, right, the ousted Honduran president, and Organization of American States chief Jose Miguel Insulza laugh during a joint news conference at the end of the special general assembly of the OAS in Washington on Wednesday. (Yuri
Thu, 2 Jul 2009 21:24:00 GMT

CORRECT Argentina June Car Sales Rebound Sharply On Month (DJ)

(A report 'Argentina June Car Sales Rebound Sharply On Mo; Dn 11% On Yr' published at 3:56 p.m. misstated the day of the week the data were released. A corrected version follows.) BUENOS AIRES -(Dow Jones)- Argentina's new car sales in June totaled
Thu, 2 Jul 2009 21:20:00 GMT

Argentina June Car Sales Rebound Sharply On Mo; Down 11%... (DJ)

BUENOS AIRES -(Dow Jones)- Argentina's new car sales in June totaled 43,802, an 11% drop on the year, but a 9% gain from May, the car dealership association, Acara, said Tuesday. While still down sharply on the year, June's sales marked a significant
Thu, 2 Jul 2009 21:19:00 GMT

Mexico Housing Fund Infonavit Sells MXN2.6 Billion In... (DJ)

MEXICO CITY -(Dow Jones)- Mexico's government-run housing fund Infonavit said Thursday that it sold 2.6 billion pesos ($195.7 million) in mortgage-backed securities in its second issuance this year. Infonavit, the country's largest mortgage lender, said
Thu, 2 Jul 2009 21:19:00 GMT

Spain's Repsol Says Several Cos Want Stake in Argentine Unit YPF

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Thu, 2 Jul 2009 21:19:00 GMT

China's JAC Motors To Build Brazil Plant -Rio State... (DJ)

RIO DE JANEIRO -(Dow Jones)- China's JAC Motors is to build a vehicle plant at the Acu port complex in Rio de Janeiro State, the Rio state government said in a statement. The announcement came shortly after confirmation Wednesday China's Wuhan Iron &
Thu, 2 Jul 2009 21:17:00 GMT

OAS chief to visit Honduras to press message on coup

TEGUCIGALPA (Reuters) - The Organization of American States planned a mission to Honduras to seek the restoration of President Manuel Zelaya as interim leaders tried to shore up support for the coup that ousted him. 'We hope the coup leaders recognize
Thu, 2 Jul 2009 21:14:00 GMT

OAS chief to visit Honduras to press message on coup

TEGUCIGALPA (Reuters) - The Organisation of American States planned a mission to Honduras to seek the restoration of President Manuel Zelaya as interim leaders tried to shore up support for the coup that ousted him. 'We hope the coup leaders recognise
Thu, 2 Jul 2009 21:14:00 GMT

CLC condemns coup in Honduras

The Canadian Labour Congress (CLC) condemns the overthrow of democracy by the military in Honduras and supports the call of the Organization of American States (OAS) for the immediate, safe and unconditional return of its democratically-elected
Thu, 2 Jul 2009 21:13:00 GMT

Interim Government in Honduras Rejects Deadline Imposed by OAS

The interim government in Honduras has rejected a deadline imposed by the Organization of American States to reinstate President Manuel Zelaya, declaring there was no room for negotiation and if the overthrown leader returns to the country he will be
Thu, 2 Jul 2009 21:12:00 GMT

March Resources Corp. Announces Disposition of Chilean Subsidiaries

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Thu, 2 Jul 2009 21:10:00 GMT

Peru: Water Resources Management Modernization Project

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Thu, 2 Jul 2009 21:09:00 GMT

March Resources Corp. Announces Disposition of Chilean Subsidiaries

- March Resources Corp. (the 'Corporation') (TSX VENTURE:MCF - News) announces that the Corporation has signed a Purchase and Sale Agreement to dispose of all of the issued and outstanding securities of March South America Holdings Ltd. ('March South
Thu, 2 Jul 2009 21:08:00 GMT

U.S. to Provide Antiviral Medication to Latin America and the Caribbean for Novel H1N1 Influenza

The Secretary made the announcement while attending a series of high-level meetings for health ministers throughout the Americas in Cancun, Mexico. The U.S. is committed to supporting and enhancing the health security in the region by reducing
Thu, 2 Jul 2009 21:04:00 GMT

TI May Sell Stake in Telecom Argentina

nd There have been recent rumors regarding the possible sale of Telecom Italia's TI 28% stake in Telecom Argentina TEO , one of Argentina's largest telecom operators. TI controls 50% of Sofora, which is the controlling shareholder of Telecom Argentina.
Thu, 2 Jul 2009 21:01:00 GMT

OAS chief to visit Honduras to press message on coup

TEGUCIGALPA (Reuters) - The Organization of American States planned a mission to Honduras to seek the restoration of President Manuel Zelaya as interim leaders tried to shore up support for the coup that ousted him. 'We hope the coup leaders recognize
Thu, 2 Jul 2009 21:00:00 GMT