President Bush announced Monday that he would send a free trade agreement between the U.S. and Colombia to Congress for approval. While the White House urged swift action, Democrats raised concerns over anti-union violence in Colombia and the deal's impact…
Dec 03

By PBS NewsHour
In a surprising move, Venezuelan voters defeated a referendum over the weekend that would have allowed President Hugo Chavez to run for re-election indefinitely and would have imposed a socialist system in the country.
May 01

By PBS NewsHour
In a move meant to advance and fund his nationalism agenda, Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez on Tuesday nationalized the remaining privately operated oil fields valued at $30 billion.
Mar 09

By Admin, PBS NewsHour
An agreement between the United States and Brazil, signed Friday, would promote alternative fuel technology in an effort to expand international production of ethanol and reduce reliance on oil imports.
President Bush arrived in Brazil on Thursday, the first stop on a five-country tour of Latin America aimed at improving U.S. standing in the region. Margaret Warner speaks with analysts about trip and the obstacles the president faces.
The war of words between the United States and Venezuela intensified this week after Secretary of State Condoleeza Rice said President Hugo Chavez is "destroying" his country politically and economically. From Caracas, Margaret Warner discusses the comments and reaction across…
Dec 04

By PBS NewsHour
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez swept to victory in Sunday's elections and pledged to increase socialist reforms in the South American country.
Nov 08

By PBS NewsHour
Confirmation that former Marxist rebel Daniel Ortega won Nicaragua's presidential election has raised concerns among American officials of a mounting anti-U.S. alliance in Latin America.
Aug 14

By PBS NewsHour
Cuba's Communist daily newspaper published photos of President Fidel Castro in his bed during a visit with his brother Raul and Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez in town for Fidel Castro's 80th birthday Sunday.
Bolivian President Evo Morales sent troops to gas fields on Monday after nationalizing the gas and oil industries. The European Union warned the move could put additional pressure on energy markets. Two policy researchers discuss the reasons behind the decree…
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