Turks and Caicos recovers cash, land amid probe
Danica Coto, Associated Press |
posted May 23rd - 1:15pm
Officials in the Turks and Caicos Islands have recovered $19.5 million and more than 2,500 acres (1,000 hectares) of real estate as they continue to seize assets improperly obtained by corrupt politicians.
Cayman opposition will lead coalition gov't
David Mcfadden, Associated Press |
posted May 23rd - 11:10am
Election officials in the Cayman Islands say the opposition party has won nine of 18 seats, one short of a majority needed to control the British territory's legislature.
Canada businessman's corruption trial on in Cuba
Peter Orsi, Associated Press |
posted May 23rd - 10:53am
A Canadian businessman caught up in a corruption probe in Cuba apparently went on trial Thursday, nearly two years after he was detained and his import company, Tri-Star Caribbean, was shuttered.
Massive fuel-depot fire breaks out in Brazil
Associated Press |
posted May 23rd - 10:15am
A massive fire broke out Thursday at a fuel depot on the northern outskirts of Rio de Janeiro, sending bright orange flames leaping high into the air and thick black smoking rolling upward and enveloping the area.
Globovision owners hint at toned-down news stance
Frank Bajak and Jorge Rueda, Associated Press |
posted May 22nd - 9:57pm
The new owners of Venezuela's only television channel to take critical stands against the government say they will, in their words, "contribute to a climate of peace and not of conflict."
Boxes of cash seized in Mexico corruption probe
E. Eduardo Castillo, Associated Press |
posted May 22nd - 9:05pm
Mexican authorities on Wednesday seized five boxes filled with cash as part of an investigation into alleged embezzlement by a former governor of southern Tabasco state, in what could become the latest test for President Enrique Pena Nieto to act against corruption.
Canada sets new aid for Peru linked to mining
Associated Press |
posted May 22nd - 5:42pm
Canada's prime minister has announced a new package of development aid for Peru that environmentalists are viewing warily because it is closely tied to Canadian mining investments in the South American country.
Argentine leader raises cash handouts 35 percent
Michael Warren, Associated Press |
posted May 22nd - 5:38pm
Argentina's president announced a $3.2 billion annual increase in cash handouts for the poor, students and pregnant women Wednesday, saying the programs will reach nearly 700,000 additional children, pay their families 35 percent more and encourage consumer spending in what is an election year.
Mexico cartel dominates, torches western state
Mark Stevenson, Associated Press |
posted May 22nd - 5:05pm
The farm state of Michoacan is burning. A drug cartel that takes its name from an ancient monastic order has set fire to lumber yards, packing plants and passenger buses in a medieval-like reign of terror.
Little done in Brazil to improve safety after fire
Stan Lehman, Associated Press |
posted May 22nd - 4:36pm
Little has been done to improve the safety of public gathering places since a nightclub fire killed 242 people earlier this year in southern Brazil, relatives of the victims said Wednesday.
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