Stories for March 2008

Tuesday, March 11th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Chile, Uruguay, safest countries in South America

Costa Rica, Chile and Uruguay are the safest countries in Latin America, while Haiti remains the most dangerous country when it comes to security for business executives and multinationals, according to the latest Latin Security Index developed by FTI Consulting Ibero America for Latin Business Chronicle.
Tuesday, March 11th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Mercosur: Paraguay to consider Venezuela case after elections

Venezuela's incorporation to Mercosur will be considered by the Paraguayan congress following April 20 general elections, but the issue remains controversial and the outcome is uncertain anticipated the Senate's International affairs committee president.
Tuesday, March 11th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Magallanes co-sponsors reopening of Antarctic base

Magallanes Region in the extreme south of Chile will co-sponsor the reopening of a base in the Antarctic continent which was inaugurated in 1947 but closed down in 2006, allegedly for budget reasons.
Tuesday, March 11th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Cruise industry convention to address fuel prices

The major representatives from the world cruise industry are meeting this week in Miami to address the industry's problems that have significantly eroded profits and threaten even more, given the current prices of fuel.
Monday, March 10th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Spain PM Zapatero, majority short, faces test in second term

Spain's ruling Socialist party has claimed victory in the country's general elections. The conservative opposition conceded defeat on Sunday, saying the Socialist Workers party appeared to have won.
Monday, March 10th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Lord Pym's major and controversial part in Falklands' war

As Foreign Secretary in Margaret Thatcher's War Cabinet, Francis Pym played a major and controversial part in the conduct of the Falklands War and particularly in the various peace proposals seeking a settlement to avoid conflict.
Monday, March 10th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
OAS observers for Paraguayan election; former bishop leads

The Organization of American States, OAS, will be sending 50 observers to the coming Paraguayan general elections next April 20, announced on Sunday the head of an OAS delegation currently visiting the country.
Monday, March 10th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Mercosur ranks poorly in tourism competitiveness

Mercosur countries do not figure among the most attractive environments for developing the travel and tourism industry, according to the second annual Travel & Tourism Competitiveness Report 2008, released by the World Economic Forum. Top of the list figure Switzerland, Austria, Germany, Australia, Spain and the UK.
Monday, March 10th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
More powerful storms forecasted along west-south England

A powerful storm has hit the western and southern coasts of England and Wales over the weekend, with forecasters warning of more to come. There has been widespread disruption to roads, rail and air travel, while almost 12,000 homes are without power.
Monday, March 10th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Potential “cold war” with Russia over the Arctic in EU agenda

Climate change could lead Europe into a conflict with Russia, according to a report from Europe's foreign policy leaders. The report won't be officially presented to the European Council until Friday, but it's already all over the media.