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Erupting Chilean Volcano Could Spew Ash for MonthsWednesday, May 07, 2008 8:19:00 PM Experts believe Chile's Chaiten volcano could continue belching out vast clouds of ash for months but distraught residents evacuated from nearby towns say they yearn to return as soon as possible. Full Story
Bolivia Debates Validity of Autonomy VoteMonday, May 05, 2008 8:27:00 PM Local authorities in Bolivia's wealthiest region claimed victory Monday in their unprecedented weekend vote for autonomy, but the central government said abstentions made the vote invalid. Full Story
Peru Putting Human Rights at Risk, Groups SayMonday, May 05, 2008 8:22:00 PM President Alan Garcia is jeopardizing Peru's human rights gains in his drive to turn the economy into a regional powerhouse through free-market reforms, activists say. Full Story
Three Chile Codelco Units Vote to End Copper StrikeMonday, May 05, 2008 8:02:00 PM SANTIAGO—Subcontractor miners at Chilean copper giant Codelco's three smallest divisions on Monday accepted a government proposal to end a strike in its 20th day that has pushed prices to new life ... Full Story
Bolivia's Richest Region Votes 'Yes' on AutonomyMonday, May 05, 2008 8:17:00 AM Bolivia's richest region of Santa Cruz voted overwhelmingly for autonomy on Sunday in a referendum widely seen as a rejection of President Evo Morales' leftist reforms, exit polls showed. Full Story
Strike Shuts Chile Teniente Copper Mine AgainMonday, May 05, 2008 8:11:00 AM SANTIAGO—Chile's Codelco said Monday its Teniente division, home to the world's largest underground copper mine, remained shut due to a continued subcontractor strike, helping drive U.S. futur ... Full Story
Tremors as Volcano Spews Ash in Chilean PatagoniaFriday, May 02, 2008 8:07:00 AM A volcano in southern Chile spewed ash before dawn on Friday, triggering tremors 12 miles (20 km) away and prompting evacuations, officials said. Full Story
Bolivia Takes Over Four Energy CompaniesThursday, May 01, 2008 8:17:00 PM Bolivia took controlling stakes in four energy companies on Thursday, one in an agreement with Spanish oil company Repsol and others through state decrees. Full Story
Argentine Farmers Cautious Over Last-Ditch TalksWednesday, April 30, 2008 8:33:00 PM Argentine farm leaders were cautious on Wednesday before starting talks with the government aimed at averting a fresh strike by the key agricultural sector as a deadline for negotiations draws near.
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Colombian Opposition Calls for Uribe Bribery ProbeTuesday, April 29, 2008 10:00:00 PM BOGOTA—Colombian President Alvaro Uribe should be investigated for bribery, an opposition party said Tuesday, as a former Congress member testified that the government offered her illegal favors in ex ... Full Story
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