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In late April Ecuadorian President Rafael Correa announced six changes to his cabinet, in what appears to be a response to protests by indigenous groups, which marched on the capital... 2012-05-04

Tension between Bolivia and Brazil flared up in early May after several Brazilian farmers were chased over the border from Bolivia to Brazil and their land was seized. The Brazilian... 2012-05-04

Following recent headlines of increased insecurity in Peru's coca-growing Apurimac and Ene river area, President Ollanta Humala came out and officially recognized that 'terrorist groups'... 2012-05-04

In early May Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez named the five members of the inaugural council, whose official function is to advise the executive on issues of 'national interest'.... 2012-05-04

A recent poll from Gallup reveals a 64% approval rate of Colombia's President Juan Manuel Santos, and given a positive economic outlook and improved security environment in the country,... 2012-05-04

Ecuadorean President Rafael Correa is currently fighting opposition movements on several fronts, although as yet none represent a significant risk to his popularity. In late March the... 2012-03-28

Colombia will play host to the Summit of the Americas in mid-April. In light of the current debate over drug legalization in Central and South America, it is very likely to be a topic... 2012-03-28

According to China's ambassador to Bolivia, Shen Zhi Liang, the Chinese government is seeking possible investments into Bolivia to help develop its lithium and other mineral reserves.... 2012-03-28

BMI 's Mining team expects Venezuelan coal production to grow slowly in the coming years, by an average 0.8% between 2012 and 2016. With no new projects expected to come online and... 2012-03-28

Peruvian President Ollanta Humala's goal of pushing ahead with the controversial Conga mining project, in the country's northeastern Cajamarca region, received a boost in mid-March,... 2012-03-27