Latin America

Peru Catholic society admits sex abuse probe against founder

A secretive Roman Catholic society with chapters across South America and in the US has revealed under pressure that a Vatican investigator is looking into allegations that its founder sexually molested young recruits.

Nov 01, 2015, 06:44 AM IST

Lupin appoints Martin Mercer as head of Latin American biz

Drug major Lupin Monday appointed Martin Mercer as President of its Latin American business with immediate effect.

Oct 26, 2015, 18:21 PM IST

IMF meets in hostile territory of Latin America

There is loaded history lingering in the air in Peru as IMF Managing Director Christine Lagarde and her team jet into Lima for the annual meetings of the IMF and World Bank from Friday to Sunday.

Oct 06, 2015, 05:32 AM IST

Sushma Swaraj meets Caribbean, Latin American ministers to push for UNSC reform

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj met with two groups of Caribbean and Latin American foreign ministers Wednesday as part of India's campaign to win support for Security Council reform.

Oct 01, 2015, 14:46 PM IST

Peace with FARC rebels brings cheers, cynicism from weary Colombians

A pledge from Colombia`s government and FARC rebels to end Latin America`s longest war by next March brought both applause and doubts among a people bruised by 51 years of death, disappearances and damage to the economy.

Sep 24, 2015, 15:50 PM IST

Colombia-FARC peace deal `within six months`: President

The Colombian government and FARC rebels will sign a definitive peace deal within six months to end their half-century conflict, President Juan Manuel Santos said Wednesday as the two sides announced a major breakthrough.

Sep 24, 2015, 05:29 AM IST

Obama, pope unite for action on migrants, climate

President Barack Obama and Pope Francis married their political and spiritual power to urge action on immigration and the environment Wednesday, during the popular pontiff`s maiden White House visit.

Sep 24, 2015, 02:14 AM IST

IOC raises oil import from Latin America to cut costs

IOC, the nation's biggest oil firm, spent Rs 1.65 lakh crore on import of 43.9 million tons of crude oil in 2014-15.

Aug 27, 2015, 17:17 PM IST

Lupin acquires Brazilian drug firm Medquimica

Drug major Lupin Wednesday announced acquisition of Brazil's Medquimica Industria Farmaceutica SA, marking its foray into the Latin American nation.

May 13, 2015, 21:31 PM IST

Brazil posts 2014 inflation rate of 6.41%

Inflation in Brazil hit 6.41 percent in 2014, marginally below a government ceiling of 6.5 percent but still the highest annual figure since 2011, the National Statistical Institute (IBGE) said Friday.

Jan 10, 2015, 00:11 AM IST

Brazil posts first trade deficit in 14 years

Brazil posted its first annual trade deficit in 14 years on Monday, as bad news piled up for the once-booming Latin American giant, the world`s seventh biggest economy.

Jan 06, 2015, 02:32 AM IST

'Plans to export Alto K10 to Africa,Latin America,Middle East'

India's largest car maker, Maruti Suzuki, plans to export its next generation small car Alto K10 to Africa, Latin America and the Middle East, a top official said here today.

Nov 04, 2014, 16:26 PM IST

Indian pharma cos should tap Latin American markets: Barclays

Indian pharmaceutical companies need to focus on the Latin American markets namely Brazil and Mexico, British brokerage firm Barclays has said.

Oct 09, 2014, 21:31 PM IST

Brazil falls into recession as election looms

Brazil's GDP shrank 0.6 per cent in the second quarter.

Aug 30, 2014, 10:56 AM IST

Russian food embargo smells like opportunity for Latin America

Russia`s embargo on US and EU food products has opened a window of opportunity for Latin America, which could capitalize on the Ukraine crisis to become a major food supplier to Moscow.

Aug 17, 2014, 09:49 AM IST

Royal Enfield to enter new markets in Latin America, SE Asia

The company is in the process of investing Rs 600 crore on various activities including capacity expansion and development of new global product platforms over 2014 and 2015.

Aug 12, 2014, 15:47 PM IST