Stories for August 2015

Saturday, August 8th 2015 - 08:30 UTC
Argentine mandatory primaries on Sunday: 32 million entitled to vote

Electoral silence has started ahead of the PASO primary elections (Open Simultaneous, Mandatory Primaries) that will take place on Sunday when Argentines will cast their ballots to choose their candidates to compete in October’s general run, including the successor of president Cristina Fernandez.
Saturday, August 8th 2015 - 08:22 UTC
Bank of England keeps rates unchanged; little talk of rise because of China and Greece

UK interest rates have been held at 0.5% again by the Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC). Members voted 8-1 to keep rates on hold - the first time for months the decision has not been unanimous, with Ian McCafferty voting for an increase.
Friday, August 7th 2015 - 08:17 UTC
Countdown for Dilma: two thirds of Brazilians support impeachment; 16 August 'D' day

Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff's approval ratings have struck rock bottom with nearly seven out of ten Brazilians in favor of having Congress begin impeachment proceedings against the beleaguered leader of Latin America's largest economy, according to the latest opinion poll release. A nationwide rally calling her for resignation is planned for August 16.
Friday, August 7th 2015 - 07:54 UTC
Falklands-born candidate says he has sufficient credentials to be a Mercosur parliament member

Falkland Islands born and pre-candidate for the Mercosur Parliament in representation of a Tierra del Fuego political party, Alejandro Betts, underlined his diplomatic experience in international forums and meetings with 30 presentations, including those at the annual UN Decolonization Committee or C24 in New York.
Friday, August 7th 2015 - 07:38 UTC
Argentina's worst terrorist (AMIA, 1994) attack trial takes off

Argentina's Cabinet Chief Anibal Fernández hoped the AMIA cover-up trial that began on Thursday in Buenos Aires enables to find a “hint on the local connection” that paved the way for Argentina’s worst terrorist attack to take place 21 years ago.
Friday, August 7th 2015 - 07:18 UTC
Trump dominates the Republican race for US president following the debate among ten contenders

Donald Trump continued to dominate the Republican race for US president by causing further controversies in the first debate. The tycoon's refusal to rule out a third-party run drew boos from the audience on Thursday night. And he stood by offensive comments he has made in the past about women.
Friday, August 7th 2015 - 07:10 UTC
UK embassy farewell for Uruguay's rugby team Los Teros that will be disputing the World Cup

British Ambassador, Ben Lyster-Binns, gave a farewell for the Uruguayan Rugby Team, Los Teros, before they leave for the World Cup in England and Wales from 18 September.
Friday, August 7th 2015 - 06:53 UTC
YPF profits up, but no new joint-ventures in sight to develop Patagonia shale

Argentina's state-managed energy firm YPF posted a second quarter net income of 2.297 billion pesos ($252.8 million) on Wednesday, a 50.5% increase on the same period last year. YPF earnings have been cushioned from the collapse of international oil prices by a government-controlled price for oil produced in the country, which sits at about $78 dollars per barrel.
Friday, August 7th 2015 - 06:37 UTC
“Malvinas March” compulsory singing after the Argentine anthem in Salta province

As of this week it is official in the Argentine province of Salta: after playing the Argentine national anthem, the “Malvinas March” is compulsory in all school, civilian and military events in that provincial territory. The bill approved by the provincial Senate was signed and put into effect last 30 June by governor Juan Manuel Uturbey.
Friday, August 7th 2015 - 06:19 UTC
Falklands' claim and sea access for Bolivia in the same package for Evo Morales

The Argentine government should support with 'determination' Bolivia's sea outlet claim to Chile, because if successful it will be so much easier for Argentina to recover the Falklands/Malvinas Islands, said Bolivian president Evo Morales in an interview.