Topic: Bolivia

In Pictures Don't Fear the Leaper: A world of frogs

Global News Blog Mexico hijacker claims mission from God

José Flores, a Bolivian, threatened to blow up a plane so he could warn the president about an earthquake. The incident ended safely but could deal another blow to tourism.
09/10/2009 01:00 am

Managing a faster pace of change

Upset with how slow public-health initiatives moved in poor countries, Josh Ruxin decided to treat them like the private sector.
09/07/2009 01:00 am

Is Colombia's Uribe pulling a Chávez on term limits?

Colombian lawmakers voted Tuesday to call a referendum on whether the conservative US ally should be allowed to seek a third straight term.
09/02/2009 01:00 am

Difference Maker People making a difference: Alberto Yanosky

This bridge-building conservationist tries to save forests by lending a hand to Paraguay's government.
08/24/2009 01:00 am

Mediation stalls in Honduras as leaders refuse Zelaya's return

One month after Costa Rica's president arrived to negotiate an end to the standoff, most of Honduras's top leaders are steadfastly opposed to the return of deposed president Zelaya.
08/14/2009 01:00 am

Latin American Jews contend with spike in anti-Semitism

Derogatory political statements and attacks on synagogues have increased since Israel's January war in Gaza.
08/11/2009 01:00 am

Chávez stirs anxiety over US military deal in Colombia

Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez sought a region-wide censure of the pending agreement at a summit Monday in Quito, Ecuador. But other leaders were declined to condemn it outright.
08/10/2009 01:00 am

Want cell service abroad? Try a cheap local phone

Not all phones will work abroad, and even if yours does, you could end up with roaming charges unless you sign up for an international calling plan before you go.
08/04/2009 01:00 am

Honduras crisis: Critics from both sides slam US

Chief mediator Oscar Arias asked for a 72-hour extension and warned of civil war after talks broke down Sunday.
07/20/2009 01:00 am

How the Honduras crisis boosts Venezuela's Chávez

President Hugo Chávez, an avowed socialist and critic of the United States, has emerged in the unlikely role as the leading champion of democracy for Honduras.
07/08/2009 01:00 am

Honduran coup tests waning US clout in Latin America

The coup happened apparently against US wishes, showing the erosion of America’s influence in a region it once controlled.
06/30/2009 01:00 am

World condemns coup in Honduras

Venezuela's populist leader Hugo Chávez has put his armed forces on alert in response to Sunday's ouster of leftist President Manuel Zelaya of Honduras. 'We will bring them down,' Mr. Chávez said of the new military junta.
06/28/2009 01:00 am

Coup in Honduras?

Soldiers arrested leftist President Manuel Zelaya Sunday as he planned to carry out a controversial referendum to extend presidential term limits, despite a Supreme Court ruling that the vote would be illegal.
06/28/2009 01:00 am

Global News Blog The United States and Venezuela begin to make nice

An exchange of ambassadors is part of Obama's policy of engagement over confrontation.
06/27/2009 01:00 am

Ahmadinejad's new best friend: Hugo Chávez?

Chávez has announced his support for the Iranian president's claim of election victory. The two leaders have developed close ties based on mutual animosity to the US.
06/18/2009 01:00 am

Indigenous Peruvians vow more attacks over control of the Amazon

Clashes with government forces left more than 30 dead last week, sparking concerns about a full-scale revolt. Protesters are fighting laws that would open their rainforest home to energy and agribusiness development.
06/11/2009 01:00 am

The challenge of fair-trade chocolate

Fair trade brought sweet success to Dominican cacao farmers. Why more demand might take profits away.
06/09/2009 01:00 am

Will OAS decision to readmit Cuba change US-Latin America relations?

Cuba has shown no desire to rejoin. Socialist states like Venezuela and Nicaragua say they want to form an association that excludes the US.
06/04/2009 01:00 am

The 'land art' of Andrew Rogers

Australian sculptor brings a rare civic vision to his geoglyphs the world over.
05/12/2009 01:00 am

Why Panama tilts right in presidential vote

Most Latin American nations are electing leftists, but supermarket tycoon Ricardo Martinelli's message of change gives him an edge going into Sunday's election.
05/03/2009 01:00 am

Global News Blog Ecuador's Correa wins second term, vows 'socialist revolution'

Exit polls show that President Rafael Correa won by a wide margin over his nearest competitor in an eight-candidate field.
04/27/2009 01:00 am

Ecuador's populist leader still strong

President Rafael Correa is expected to win big in today's vote. He talks like a leftist, but many say he doesn't act like one.
04/26/2009 01:00 am

Will the Obama-Chávez thaw last?

Watch for new US and Venezuelan ambassadors and cooperation on the drug war.
04/21/2009 01:00 am

US reaches out to Latin America – with help from Spain

Ahead of the Summit of the Americas, Spain has been quietly bolstering a common transatlantic agenda.
04/17/2009 01:00 am