Americas News

Raul Castro to step down as Cuba’s president in 2018

Cuba’s President Raul Castro has announced he will stand down at the end of his second term in 2018, following…

12 years ago

Haiti cholera compensation claims rejected by UN

The United Nations has formally rejected compensation claims by victims of a cholera outbreak in Haiti that has killed almost…

12 years ago

Hugo Chavez still suffers breathing problems

Venezuela’s President Hugo Chavez is still suffering breathing problems after returning from Cuba where he was treated for cancer, officials…

12 years ago

Hugo Chavez returns to Venezuela after cancer treatment in Cuba

Venezuela’s President Hugo Chavez says he has returned home after receiving treatment for cancer in Cuba. In three messages posted…

12 years ago

Rafael Correa re-elected for a third term as Ecuador’s president

Rafael Correa has been re-elected for a third term as Ecuador's president with more than 50% of the vote. His…

12 years ago

Hugo Chavez first images after cancer surgery revealed

The first images of President Hugo Chavez after cancer surgery have been broadcast by the Venezuelan government. Hugo Chavez, 58,…

12 years ago

Rio Carnival 2013 draws more than 1.5 million revellers

As Brazil's annual carnival gets under way, Rio de Janeiro’s oldest street parade has drawn an estimated 1.5 million revellers.…

12 years ago

Venezuela devalues bolivar by 32% against US dollar

Venezuela has cut the value of its currency against the US dollar by 32%, in an effort to boost the…

12 years ago

Rio Carnival 2013 kicks off in Brazil

Rio annual carnival has kicked off in Brazil, but the parades and street parties have a sombre tinge coming after…

12 years ago

Baby Doc Duvalier: Haiti urged to pursue Jean-Claude Duvalier trial over crimes against humanity

Amnesty International and the Open Society Justice Initiative have urged the Haitian authorities not to drop a rights case against…

12 years ago