Storm that spawns tornado kills as many as 15, injures dozens along Argentina-Brazil borderBUENOS AIRES, Argentina — A violent storm that spawned a tornado has killed as many as 15 people across northern Argentina, southern Brazil and Uruguay, authorities said Tuesday. Dozens were injured in the winds and hail as their homes were destroyed. Violent storm kills 14, injures dozens along Argentina-Brazil borderBUENOS AIRES, Argentina — A violent storm that spawned a tornado has killed 14 people across northern Argentina, southern Brazil and Uruguay, authorities said Tuesday. Dozens were injured in the winds and hail as their homes were destroyed. Brazil says its negotiating for purchase of 36 French fighter jetsBRASILIA — Brazil’s president said Monday his country is negotiating with France for the purchase of 36 Rafale combat jets, a sign that Dassault SA is the clear favorite over U.S. and Swedish companies to win the $2 billion-plus contract. France’s Sarkozy visits Brazil as competition for fighter jet contract nears culminationPARIS — French President Nicolas Sarkozy left Sunday for Brazil with hopes of persuading officials there to choose French-made fighter jets in a hot competition with U.S. and Swedish rivals. European countries press to put bonuses at top of agenda for G-20 talks in LondonLONDON — Top finance officials have debated the next steps for the recovering global economy, with European countries pushing for a crackdown on bankers’ bonuses while the U.S. stressed the need to boost bank reserves to prevent a repeat of the financial crisis. WTO ruling on Airbus-Boeing dispute could start to loosen planemakers’ lock on marketWASHINGTON — However the World Trade Organization rules Friday on a trade dispute between Boeing and Airbus, its decision could help slowly loosen the grip the two plane makers have held on the lucrative market for commercial planes. One day married, next day free? Brazil Senate passes speedy Internet divorce billBRASILIA, Brazil — The Brazilian Senate has approved a bill that would allow consensual divorces to be filed and resolved on the Internet. 4 cities bidding for 2016 Olympics, including Chicago, await IOC evaluation reportLONDON — Heading into the final month of the race, the four cities vying for the 2016 Summer Games are awaiting a key International Olympic Committee report assessing their technical bids. WTO: Brazil can put $295 million in annual sanctions on US goods because of cotton subsidiesGENEVA — American goods will face around $295 million in annual sanctions as a result of the United States’ failure to eliminate illegal subsidies to U.S. cotton growers, the World Trade Organization ruled Monday. Official: WTO allows Brazil to put sanctions on US products in cotton spat, but value unclearGENEVA — A Brazilian official said Monday that the World Trade Organization has authorized Brazil to target U.S. products in retaliation for the United States’ failure to eliminate illegal subsidies to American cotton growers. South American presidents call on Obama to explain US strategic interests in Latin AmericaBARILOCHE, Argentina — South American presidents wrangled for hours Friday over a pending deal to expand the U.S. troop presence in Colombia, closing their meeting with a statement that foreign troops should not be allowed to threaten any of the region’s nations. Secrecy surrounding Colombia-US military riles ‘Yankees go-home’ crowdBARILOCHE, Argentina — Secrecy surrounding a military agreement between the U.S. and Colombia has critics warning of a new Yankee menace to the continent. Leaders at Friday’s South American summit want assurances they won’t be targeted. Venezuela-Colombia dispute unsettles region where military spending is rising sharplyBARILOCHE, Argentina — Venezuela’s Hugo Chavez has raised the stakes for Friday’s meeting of South American presidents by threatening to break relations with Colombia over plans to give U.S. troops a 10-year lease on its bases. Grenade-shaped cologne stops rush-hour traffic in BrazilSAO PAULO — Talk about making a stink. Brazil may contribute up to $53B to Petrobras to bolster exploration strength-reportNEW YORK — The Brazilian federal government may pump up to 100 billion real ($53 billion) into the state-run oil company Petrobras to bolster the company’s exploration strength, a business newspaper reported Thursday. As military spending soars in South America, Venezuela-Colombia dispute is unwelcome newsBARILOCHE, Argentina — Venezuela’s Hugo Chavez has raised the stakes for Friday’s meeting of South American presidents by threatening to break relations with Colombia over plans to give U.S. troops a 10-year lease on its bases. Brazilian relatives of Air France crash victims request criminal investigationSAO PAULO — Relatives of Brazilian passengers who perished on an Air France jetliner that crashed over the Atlantic Ocean are demanding a criminal investigation. Police accuse Brazil TV crime show host of attempting to kill federal judgeBRASILIA, Brazil — A lead prosecutor on Wednesday accused a television crime show host of attempting to have a federal judge assassinated, adding to allegations that he set up killings to boost his TV ratings. Ferrari’s Massa to travel to US to undergo more tests with specialist in racing injuriesSAO PAULO — Formula One driver Felipe Massa will travel to the United States on Friday to undergo tests with a doctor renowned for treating injured race car drivers. On the verge of becoming an oil giant, some fear Brazil’s alt. energy advances will falterRIO DE JANEIRO — Brazil, long proud of its push to develop renewable energy and wean itself off oil, has a bad case of fossil-fuel fever. Brazil president urges Obama to explain Colombian bases plan to South AmericansRIO DE JANEIRO — Brazil’s leader is urging President Barack Obama to meet with South American nations and discuss the growing U.S. military presence in Colombia. You’ve got mail _ and possibly an STD: Brazil creates e-cards to inform partners of infectionRIO DE JANEIRO — You’ve got mail — and possibly an STD. French family sues Air France over plane crash investigationPARIS — A lawyer says the family of a French flight attendant who perished in an Air France plane crash on June 1 over the Atlantic Ocean is suing the airline to force it to release information on what caused the tragedy. French investigators halt underwater search in Atlantic for black boxes of Flight 447PARIS — French investigators said Thursday they have abandoned a second round of search efforts for the black box flight recorders from Air France Flight 447, believed to be resting in the depths of the Atlantic. Brazilian prosecutor accuses Italian priest who ran kids’ shelter of sexually abusing boysRIO DE JANEIRO — An Italian priest who ran an award-winning shelter for homeless children in Brazil has been charged with sexually abusing boys for years and allowing visiting foreigners to exploit the children, prosecutors said Wednesday. Amazon defender quits ruling party in Brazil, may run for presidencyBRASILIA, Brazil — A former Brazilian environment minister who is a famed campaigner to protect the Amazon rainforest from development says she is leaving the governing Workers Party and may run for president next year. Daughter of ousted Chilean leader Allende asks Brazil to open archives about Chile’s 1973 coupRIO DE JANEIRO — The daughter of overthrown Chilean President Salvador Allende requested via Twitter on Tuesday that Brazil open any secret archives that could shed light on any role it played in the 1973 coup that killed her father. Document says Nixon, Brazilian president discussed intervention in Chile, CubaWASHINGTON — Two years before the coup that toppled the leftist leader of Chile, President Richard Nixon and Brazilian President Emilio Medici discussed coordinated intervention in that nation and Cuba, according to a newly declassified document. US SouthCom: Troops in Honduras didn’t know about plane that took Zelaya to exile after coupTEGUCIGALPA, Honduras — The U.S. military said Sunday its troops in Honduras did not know of and played no role in a flight that took ousted President Manuel Zelaya to exile during a military coup. Mexico’s president supports idea of free trade deal with Brazil proposed by business sectorSAO PAULO — Mexican President Felipe Calderon says he supports the idea of a free trade agreement between Brazil and Mexico, the two biggest economies in Latin America. |
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