Valpara - Chileans began returning to their homes in the port city of Valparaiso on Monday as firefighters got the upper hand over a massive fire that killed at least 15 and torched entire neighborhoods over the weekend.

Buenos Aires - US oil giant Chevron and state-controlled YPF unveiled plans to spend another $1.6 billion to develop Argentina's Vaca Muerta shale formation for oil and gas projects.The investment comes on top of $1.

Buenos Aires - A general strike called to protest against the government of Argentina's President Cristina Kirchner disrupted public transport Thursday amid growing public anger over price rises and crime.

Buenos Aires - A strike against the policies of Argentinian President Cristina Kirchner halted trains and buses on Thursday amid growing public discontent over high inflation and crime.

Buenos Aires - Argentina braced Wednesday for a major strike in a fresh challenge to President Cristina Kirchner amid growing public discontent over high inflation and crime.

Buenos Aires - Argentine police are hunting for a man who whipped two passersby while riding a horse in the middle of a busy city street and attempted to rob them, before galloping off.

If you live in the North and South American regions then expect a total lunar eclipse to come your way in the wee hours or April 15. Safe to view with the naked eye, if there's a clear sky you'll see the moon in various shades of red and orange.

Buenos Aires - Argentine President Cristina Kirchner claimed Wednesday that the Falkland Islands serve as a nuclear base for the NATO alliance in the South Atlantic.

Buenos Aires - About 2.5 million primary and middle school students will return to class in Argentina's biggest province Monday after 17 days of teacher strikes over pay.The teachers union said Saturday it had reached agreement on a 30 percent salary hike.

Salta - Three men went on trial in Argentina Tuesday for the rape and murder of two young French tourists whose bodies were found in a scenic park overlooking the city.About 200 people are to testify before three judges in the trial, which is expected to concl...

Buenos Aires - Moody's lowered its credit rating for Argentina by one step Monday, citing a sharp fall in the country's reserves and inconsistent economic policies.The fresh blow to the country came as Buenos Aires reported that prices rose 3.4 percent in February ov...

Buenos Aires - Argentina saw inflation of 3.4% in February, 0.3% lower than January, under a new price index drawn up with IMF advice, Economy Minister Axel Kicillof said Monday.Private analysts were expecting a rate around 4.3%.Kicillof, in a press briefing, linked ...

Unbeaten boxer Floyd Mayweather could suffer his first loss in his career against Marcos Maidana of Argentina because of potential training distraction brought about by possible attempted murder charges stemming from a reported attack on his employees

Buenos Aires - Lawmakers in Argentina are considering a bill that would ban plastic surgery for patients under the age of 18.The measure aims to stem the popularity of cosmetic surgery among Argentina's youth, in a beauty-obsessed nation where the popularity of such ...

British boxing sensation Amir Khan has not given up on his quest for a lucrative fight with Floyd Mayweather despite being junked by the unbeaten champion in favor of Marcos Maidana of Argentina.

London - We live in a time when protests take place in Ukraine, Venezuela, Thailand, Brazil and many other countries in the world because of dictatorship, corruption, rogue politicians and presidents.

After months of speculations on who will Floyd Mayweather fight following his majority decision win over Saul Alvarez of Mexico last Sept. 14, the unbeaten boxing champion has finally chosen Marcos Maidana of Argentina as his next opponent.

I've always wanted to set off on the Mother of All Roadtrips, starting in northern Alaska and driving all the way down to the tip of South America.

Unbeaten professional boxer and five-division world champion Floyd Mayweather has junked British aspiring boxer Amir Khan in favor of Marcos Maidana of Argentina as his opponent for his May 3 scheduled fight.

Buenos Aires - Argentina's economy showed signs of weakness in January, posting its lowest trade surplus since March 2001, the national statistics agency said Friday as it also reported solid 4.9 percent growth last year.The trade balance dropped 88 percent to $35 mi...