Stories for 2007

Thursday, March 29th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
“Latinamerica at the crossroads”, four possible scenarios by 2020

By Lord Triesman of Tottenham

British Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State with responsibilities for relations with Africa, Latin America, the Caribbean, Overseas Territories, the Commonwealth, UK visas, Migration policy, Consular policy, Public Diplomacy, including the British Council, the BBC World Service and the Chevening Scholarships Scheme.

The speech at the House of Commons, March 28, was the launching of FCO Latin America strategy paper
Thursday, March 29th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Comodoro Rivadavia port tempted by Asian jiggers

Asian jiggers operating in South Atlantic international waters could end unloading and exporting short-fin squid from the Patagonian port of Comodoro Rivadavia, according to local port authorities.
Thursday, March 29th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Bolivian massive exodus before Spain no visa deadline

Thousands of anxious Bolivians desperate to travel to Spain before Friday, when visas will begin to be required, flooded this week two of the country's main airports. In the middle of the chaos the government claims the massive exodus has been encouraged by travel agencies, some of which have swindled travelers.
Wednesday, March 28th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
High speed train in Argentina?

A French consortium headed by Alstom was the only candidate left in the race for the ambitious project of President Nestor Kirchner's administration of a high speed train linking the capital Buenos Aires with the country's main two cities, Rosario and Cordoba.
Wednesday, March 28th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Lan Chile Airbus has near miss from Russian Space Junk

Pieces of space junk from a Russian satellite coming out of orbit narrowly missed hitting a jetliner over the Pacific Ocean overnight.
Wednesday, March 28th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Malvinas war next of kin to visit Darwin cemetery

Argentine Malvinas war next of kin of Argentines combatants who died in the 1982 conflict will be visiting the Argentine Cemetery in Falklands Islands later this year it was officially announced Wednesday by the Falklands' elected government.
Wednesday, March 28th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Argentina's decision “in no way helps” with its Falklands claims

Argentina's decision to void a 1995 South Atlantic hydrocarbons cooperation joint declaration “in no way will it help” with Argentina's sovereignty claim over the Falkland Islands, it's a decision that the United Kingdom “regrets”.
Wednesday, March 28th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Scioli and Taiana to lead main Malvinas conflict commemoration

Argentina's vice president Daniel Scioli and Foreign Affairs minister Jorge Taiana will lead next Monday April 2 in Ushuaia the main commemorations of the 25th anniversary of the beginning of the South Atlantic conflict which in Argentina is remembered as Malvinas Veteran's Day.
Wednesday, March 28th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
UK National Trust calls for conservation of peat bogs

The United Kingdom government should conserve peat bogs as a way of curbing climate change, the National Trust is urging, reports BBC.
Wednesday, March 28th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Brazilian budget airline GOL takes over full control of Varig

Brazilian budget airline Gol announced it will buy struggling rival Varig for 275 million US dollars, (98 million cash), once Brazil's proud flag carrier.