Stories for February 10th 2010
US officials confirmed the two F-5 engines were legally sold to Malaysia
United States officials confirmed before Uruguay’s Organized Crime Special Office that the two fighter planes F-5 engines found in a Uruguayan free zone had effectively been sold to the Malaysian government.
Technocrats and academics in Chilean president elect cabinet
Chilean president-elect Sebastian Piñera presented on Tuesday a cabinet of business leaders and academics, with economist Felipe Larrain as Finance minister and Juan Andres Fontaine as Economy minister.
US new ambassador anticipates continued excellent relations with Uruguay
The new United States ambassador in Uruguay David Nelson anticipated good opportunities to promote business and investment between the administrations of President Barack Obama and incoming president Jose Mujica. He mentioned specifically livestock, forestry and agriculture.
Former Colombian defence minister closer to becoming successor of Uribe
Colombia’s former Defence minister Juan Manuel Santos said that he will be the presidential candidate for the ruling (Unity) party in the coming May 30 election if President Alvaro Uribe is barred from bidding for a second consecutive re-election.
Japan airlines keeps partnership with American in Oneworld alliance
Japan Airlines said it would keep its partnership with American Airlines in the Oneworld alliance, ending an attempt by Delta Air Lines to entice the bankrupt carrier to its rival SkyTeam group.
