Russian President Vladimir Putintook advantage of his trip to the World Cup final in Rio de Janeiro to strengthen his country’s alliance with Latin American countries moving out of the traditional orbit of influence from Washington. 

The European Union (EU) and the countries of the Commonwealth of American and Caribbean States (CELAC) have reviewed the implementation of its action plan. 

The director of the National Library of China emphasized that Chinese readers can now access better knowledge of a distant country. 

President Enrique Peña Nieto says that his country must face its challenges with determination, and dare to change, but that change will bring opportunities.   

A report by the Real Instituto Elcano stated that in 2008 Latin America had become part of the “soft power” empire of Spain, while an economic report in 2011 predicted that Latin America could become the salvation of Spanish companies. 

More than 100 British Members of Parliament signed a resolution of support for Argentina in the fight against the “Vulture Fund” holdout investors, and warned that if the United States Justice System ruled against the nation it could fall into default.  

Argentine President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner had strong words for the UK government as she headed to the inauguration of the Malvinas Museum at the ex-ESMA detention centre, where thousands were illegally held prisoners and tortured during Argentina’s 1976-1983 military dictatorship. 

The Michelin guide will have its first Latin American edition in 2015. 

Morales says it’s important to strive for integration between South America and Africa. 

The Brazilian, Argentine, and Chilean presidents figure among the list of the 25 most powerful women in the world according to the latest release from Forbes.