Latin America

5 soldiers killed in bomb attack in southwestern Colombia

TEHRAN, Mar. 12 (MNA) – A bomb attack in southwestern Colombia has left five soldiers dead and six others wounded, according to local media reports.

Iran prioritizes ties with Latin America: Pezeshkian

TEHRAN, Feb. 12 (MNA) – President Masoud Pezeshkian has stressed Tehran's insistence on expanding relations with Latin American nations as a priority of his administration’s foreign policy.

VIDEO: Explosion in gas company in Venezuela

TEHRAN, Nov. 11 (MNA) – A powerful explosion and fire occurred at a gas processing plant of Venezuela's state-run oil firm PDVSA in the state of Monagas, according to La Verdad de Monagas. At least three people were injured.

Iran’s exports to Latin America up 680% in 4 mos yr/yr

TEHRAN, Aug. 13 (MNA) – Iran exported 436 million tons of goods worth $136 million to Latin American countries in the first four months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 20-July 21), registering a 680-percent rise year on year.

Nicaragua in negotiations to join BRICS

TEHRAN, Jun. 09 (MNA) – The government of Nicaragua has set a goal to join BRICS and is negotiating this with the member countries, Adviser to the President of Nicaragua on Investment Laureano Ortega said.

Cuban ambassador:

Cuban companies keen on signing energy contracts with Iran

TEHRAN, May 08 (MNA) – The ambassador of the Republic of Cuba to the Islamic republic of Iran said on Wednesday that “We are trying to pave the ground for the investment of Iranian companies in the field of oil and gas in Cuba.”

Latin American envoys blast Israeli attack on Iran consulate

TEHRAN, Apr. 03 (MNA) – Latin American ambassadors in Tehran sent a message to Iran's Foreign Minister describing Israeli attack on Iran's consulate in Syria as a violation of international laws that endangers the peace and security of the region.

5.1-magnitude quake hits near coast of Venezuela

TEHRAN, Feb. 06 (MNA) – An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.1 has been registered in the northern Venezuelan state of Sucre, the European Mediterranean Seismological Center reported.

Iran condemns US decision to renew Venezuela sanctions

TEHRAN, Feb. 01 (MNA) – Nasser Kan'ani, the spokesman of Iran's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, condemned the US threats to resume sanctions against Venezuela.

Culture Min.:

Iran praises L. America's countering against colonialism

TEHRAN, Dec. 09 (MNA) – Iran's Culture and Islamic Guidance Minister said that Iranians have always praised L. America's countering against colonialism and unilateralism.

Raeisi:

Iran, Cuba can neutralize impact of sanctions through coop.

TEHRAN, Dec. 04 (MNA) – The Iranian president has told his Cuban counterpart that the bilateral cooperation and sharing of the two countries' capabilities can neutralize the oppressive sanctions imposed by the United States on both nations.

Cuba president leads anti-Israel rally in front of US embassy

TEHRAN, Nov. 24 (MNA) – Tens of thousands of Cubans have staged a demonstration in front of the US embassy in Havana condemning Israel for committing “genocide” against Palestinians in Gaza.

Belize suspends diplomatic ties with Israel regime

TEHRAN, Nov. 15 (MNA) – The government of Belize will suspend diplomatic ties with the Zionist regime of Israel over its refusal to implement a ceasefire in Gaza.

India in talks with Latin American countries for trade pacts

TEHRAN, Aug. 05 (MNA) – India is in talks with Latin American countries such as Cuba, the Dominican Republic, and Peru to increase its trade footprint in the global south, according to Commerce Secretary Sunil Barthwal.

Iran eyes expanding ties with Africa as a stable market

TEHRAN, Jul. 31 (MNA) – Iranian Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs for Economic Diplomacy said that Iran looks at African countries as a stable market to develop its trade exchanges in the future.

Bolivia interested in obtaining Iranian drone technology

TEHRAN, Jul. 26 (MNA) – Bolivian Defense Minister Edmundo Novillo says that his country is interested in obtaining Iranian drone technology to protect its borders and confront smuggling and drug trafficking.

Russia, Brazil on course to boost mutual trade: official

TEHRAN, Jul. 23 (MNA) – Brazil is looking forward to scaling up its trade with Russia, Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira said in an interview with Russian media.

Iran reacts to US decision to send carrier to Persian Gulf

TEHRAN, Jul. 19 (MNA) – Iranian defense minister Gharaei Ashtiani reacted to the media reports on the US decision to send a carrier to the Persian Gulf and Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday, saying Iran has grown so powerful that nobody can threaten it.

Argentina, Brazil, Mexico condemn Israeli aggression on Jenin

TEHRAN, Jul. 05 (MNA) – The governments of Argentina, Brazil, and Mexico have called for an immediate cessation of hostilities in Palestine and urged the involved sides to prevent the escalation of violence.

Iran, Brazil have huge potentials to develop relations

TEHRAN, Jun. 27 (MNA) – Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has said that Iran and Brazil have many potentials and a lot in common that they can use to develop their bilateral relations.

Cleric:

Raeisi's Latin America visit has decisive achievements

TEHRAN, Jun. 23 (MNA) – President Raeisi's recent visit to Latin America has had decisive political, cultural, and economic effects and achievements, Tehran’s interim Friday said.

Iran oil minister:

Iran inked ‘very good’ oil deals with Latin American states

TEHRAN, Jun. 21 (MNA) – Iran’s Oil Minister Javad Owji says Tehran has recently signed “very good” agreements in the upstream and downstream sectors of the oil industry with the three Latin American countries of Venezuela, Cuba, and Nicaragua.

Pres. Raeisi hails hospitality of Latin American countries

TEHRAN, Jun. 21 (MNA) – Iranian President Ebrahim Raeisi thanked his counterparts in the Latin American countries including Venezuela, Nicaragua, and Cuba for their hospitality during his five-day tour.

Raeisi

"We developed ties with both Western and Eastern countries"

TEHRAN, Jun. 20 (MNA) – Speaking to National Iranian TV on Tuesday night, President Ebrahim Raeisi defended his administration's foreign relations record, saying he has developed ties in a balanced way between West and East.

Iran, Venezuela prominent actors in new world order: FM

TEHRAN, Jun. 17 (MNA) – Venezuelan Foreign Minister Yvan Gil Pinto has said that his Latin American country and Iran have a significant role in the emerging new world order, adding that the hegemonic power of the United States is waning.

Raeisi:

35 cooperation documents signed during trip to Latin America

TEHRAN, Jun. 16 (MNA) – After returning home from a 5-day tour to South America, President Raeisi said that as many as 36 cooperation documents were signed between Iran and the three South American states during trip.

Deputy FM:

Iran export to Venezuela exceeds $3.5 billion

TEHRAN, Jun. 14 (MNA) – Iranian Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs for Economic Diplomacy says that Iran's exports to Venezuela have increased to more than $3.5 billion.