Stories for August 2008

Monday, August 25th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Indigenous Brazilians still suffering inequalities, says UN

Brazil's indigenous peoples still struggle to exercise real control over their lives and lands, despite some advances in their conditions and the Government's commitment to improve the situation, a United Nations human rights expert said on Monday after wrapping up a 12-day visit to the South American country.
Monday, August 25th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Obama tells Latam he'll act as partner, “not as a savior”

White House Democrat presidential candidate Barack Obama is proposing a drastic change in US policy towards Latinamerica turning it into an “active policy” which includes Venezuela and Cuba, said the US Senator main advisor for the region.
Monday, August 25th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Central bankers can only agree that storm is not over

World central bankers and scholars at the United States Federal Reserve's annual retreat in Wyoming, last weekend couldn't agree on how to prevent a repeat of the current financial crisis and credit crunch.
Sunday, August 24th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Brazilian government will manage pre-salt mega oil deposits

Brazilian president Lula da Silva proposed the review of the current oil exploitation model and the creation of another company to manage the so called pre-salt oil fields which are believed to hold anywhere from 50 to 70 billion barrels of light crude.
Sunday, August 24th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Bolivia strikers plan gas supply cuts to neighbor countries

Bolivian president Evo Morales has ordered the Army to protect oil and gas installations amid growing protests from gas producing provinces which are demanding the full return of oil taxes.
Sunday, August 24th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
“Time is running out” warn impatient Argentine farmers

Under the banner of “time is running out” Argentine farm leaders gathered in a rally to call for action from President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner administration or they will be forced to resume the protests that they staged for four months until mid-July and that forced the government to roll back higher grain export duties.
Sunday, August 24th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Formidable challenge and countdown to London 2012 Games

The Olympic Games have drawn to a close with a glittering ceremony inside Beijing's Bird's Nest Stadium. Spectacular fireworks kicked off the proceedings, while a beautifully choreographed drumming and dancing display recalled the opening ceremony.
Sunday, August 24th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Madonna's tour “Sticky & Sweet” in Chile December 10

The guessing is over: Madonna will perform in Santiago de Chile on Wednesday December 10th according to the “Sticky & Sweet” tour official site www.madonna.com. A devoted fan club presale of tickets will start on midnight Wednesday 27 until September 5. Regular tickets sale goes on Wednesday September 10.
Sunday, August 24th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Ecuador's Correa inching closer to pass new constitution

Thousands marched on Saturday to back Ecuadorian President Rafael Correa who public opinion polls show is inching closer to winning a September 28 vote to pass a new constitution that would expand the Executive's authority.
Sunday, August 24th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Chile announces one billion US dollars tax-cut package

Chile announced Friday a one billion US dollars tax-cutting package aimed at curbing inflation, which is running at 14 year highs, and boosting growth. Measures include temporary reduction of tax on fuel and tax cuts on checks and electronic transfers.