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| Jul.1 |
Venezuela |
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Chavez illness sparks power struggle With no heir-apparent to presidency waiting in the wings, politicians are jockeying for power as Chavez undergoes medical treatment in Cuba
| Jul.3 |
Argentina |
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Brazil held by Venezuela Brazil arrived at Copa America tournament in Argentina with a disappointing goal-less draw against Venezuela
| Jul.4 |
Venezuela |
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Hugo Chavez returns to Venezuela Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez has arrived back in his country after receiving medical treatment in Cuba | |
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Venezuela |
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Chavez addresses Caracas crowds Map of Caracas Venezuela Venezuelan President has addressed thousands in Caracas from his palace's balcony after receiving medical treatment in Cuba | |
| Jul.9 |
Guatemala |
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Argentina singer Cabral shot dead Map of Guatemala City Guatemala One of Latin America's most famous folk singers, Facundo Cabral, 74, has been shot dead in the capital of Guatemala | |
| Jul.15 |
Venezuela |
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Chavez plans more Cuba treatment Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez says he will return to Cuba on Saturday to resume cancer treatment, including chemotherapy | |
| Jul.16 |
Argentina |
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Peru shock Colombia in Copa Peru is claiming a shock 2-0 last eight victory. After a goalless 90 minutes, Peru scored the opening goal 11 minuites into extra time
| Jul.17 |
Argentina |
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Argentina crash out of Copa by Uruguay Fernando Muslera saved a spot-kick by striker Carlos Tevez to earn 'La Celeste' a clash with Peru, who beat Colombia 2-0 after extra-time
| Jul.18 |
Argentina |
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Brazil out of Copa America by Paraguay The star-studded Brazilians missed all 4 of their spot-kicks as Paraguay went on to win 2-0 and earn a place in the last four of the competi...
| Jul.19 |
Chile |
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Ex-Chilean president's death was suicide Chile's Legal Medical Service confirmed Tuesday that the cause of Salvador Allende's death in 1973 was suicide
| Jul.20 |
Argentina |
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Uruguay seal Copa final berth A second-half brace from striker Luis Suarez secured Uruguay a 2-0 win over Peru and a place in the 2011 Copa America final
| Jul.21 |
Argentina |
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Paraguay reach Copa final over Venezuela Paraguay will meet Uruguay in Sunday's Copa America final in Argentina after a dramatic 5-3 penalty shoot-out
| Jul.24 |
Argentina |
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Uruguay seal Copa America title Map of Buenos Aires Argentina Diego Forlan grabbed two goals as Uruguay thrashed Paraguay 3-0 in Buenos Aires to secure a record 15th Copa America title
| Jul.26 |
Argentina |
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Argentina coach sacked Coach Sergio Batista has paid the price for unsuccessful 2011 Copa America campaign after having his contract canceled
| Jul.29 |
Venezuela |
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Chavez in appeal to middle class The Venezuelan President, Hugo Chavez, says he wants to open up his socialist political project to the middle classes and private sector
| Jul.30 |
Guyana |
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Plane crashes at Guyana airport Map of Georgetown Guyana A plane has crashed and broken in two on landing at Guyana's main airport in the capital, causing injuries but no deaths | |
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