Stories for December 5th 2009
Argentine opposition takes over control of the Lower House
An unexpected alliance of all opposition forces in the Argentine Lower House (144 out of 257) defeated this week President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner’s congressional block on the crucial vote of authorities and committees for the incoming congress which officially begins December 10.
South Africa kicks off with the magic 11 colours of Jubilani
”Jubilani” or “celebration” in Zulu is the name of the ball for the month-long World Soccer Cup that begins next June in South Africa, first time ever in Africa.
OAS commemorates 25th anniversary of Argentine/Chile peace treaty
During its regular session Friday at OAS headquarters in Washington, the Permanent Council of the Organization of American States (OAS) commemorated the 25th anniversary of the signing of the Peace and Friendship Treaty between the Republics of Argentina and Chile.
President-elect Lobo “best positioned” to return democratic rule to Honduras
Washington based Organization of American States Secretary General Jose Miguel Insulza said on Friday that Honduras president –elect Porfirio Lobo is the person “best positioned” to boost the restoration of democratic rule in the Central American country.
Brazil and Peru create integrated border area in Amazon states
Brazilian president Lula da Silva will be signing with his Peruvian peer Alan García next week in Lima the creation of an integrated zone in the Amazon.
President-elect Mujica calls on Uruguayans “to talk less and work more”
President elect Jose Pepe Mujica said that Uruguay has a strategic position in the region with a great future and he conceives the country not as a “wedge” but as a “bridge”.
