Lagos calls for dialogue with the US and admits disappointment with Mercosur
Former Chilean president Ricardo LagosFormer Chilean president Ricardo Lagos called for a closer dialogue between Latinamerica and Washington while de-mystifying the alleged negative influence of Venezuelan president Hugo Chavez in the region. He also admitted he expected “much more from Mercosur”.
Latinamerican poor to reach 189 million (9 million more) because of recession
The current global crisis will cause the number of poor people in Latin America to rise by nine million to 189 million this year, the UN Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (CEPAL) said in a report presented in Santiago de Chile.
UK apologizes to Spain for “lack of judgement” incident in Gibraltar waters
Giles Paxman, Britain’s ambassador to Madrid has apologized after the Royal Navy fired on a buoy bearing the red and yellow of the Spanish flag during target practice off Gibraltar.
Argentina reports a slight drop in hake landings
A slight drop in hake landings between January and November compared to the same period a year ago has been registered in Argentina according to official statistics released this week.
“Lack of political stability” weighs on Argentina’s credit ratings
Contentious politics and a lack of political stability are the main factors weighing on the outlook for Argentina’s credit ratings, Moody’s Investors Services said on Thursday.
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Chile’s presidential election: whoever wins, not much change
Chile has been Latin America’s success story since the 1980’s, boasting rapid economic growth, successful integration into the world economy, solid democratic institutions, an effective state bureaucracy, and low levels of crruption. By most standards, the country is far better off than the rest of the region.
