Stories for September 2008

Sunday, September 28th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Pte. Correa claims “overwhelming” referendum victory

Ecuador's President Rafael Correa claimed on Sunday evening a “historic victory” in a referendum to give him new powers after exit polls said he easily won with 63 to 66% of the vote. Speaking from Guayaquil, an opposition stronghold, a jubilant Mr Correa said his constitutional reform proposals had been approved across the country.
Sunday, September 28th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Chilean vessel completes first Arctic cruise season

The Chilean cruise vessel “Antarctic Dream” is expected back in Punta Arenas next October 12 after having completed her first northern hemisphere summer season sailing in the Arctic.
Saturday, September 27th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
“Sooner or later” global financial crisis will reach Latam

Ibero-America Secretary General Enrique Iglesias said Latinamerica feels somehow frustrated because it is a “victim, not an actor” of the current global financial crisis, which sooner or later will reach the region.
Saturday, September 27th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Obama, McCain argue over war, taxes in 1st debate

John McCain accused Barack Obama of compiling “the most liberal voting record in the United States Senate” Friday night as the two rivals clashed over taxes, spending, the war in Iraq and more in an intense first debate of the White House campaign. “Mostly that's just me opposing George Bush's wrong-headed policies,” shot back the Democrat.
Friday, September 26th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Nazi suspect, Argentine immigrant tried in Serbia

Serbia's war crimes prosecutors launched proceedings this week against a Hungarian citizen, who had immigrated to Argentina after World War II and returned to Hungary in 1996, on charges that he participated in mass killings of Jews and Serbs during Nazi occupation.
Friday, September 26th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Argentine farmers plan 2 day strike and march on Bs. Aires

Argentine farmers announced this week they are back on the protest trail: a two-day strike has been programmed for next October 6 and two days later they will march on the capital Buenos Aires.
Friday, September 26th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
“Better later than never”, Economist on Cristina Kirchner

The recent announcement of Argentine President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner to consider a proposal for a settlement with defaulted sovereign bond holders and other orthodox approaches to economics have merited an article from The Economist, “Better later than never”.
Friday, September 26th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Falkland Islands: Weekly Penguin News Update

Headlines: 1312 Flight 'uphold the right'; World CO2 emissions increase while Falklands' carbon footprint shrinks; Appointment; Disappointment.
Friday, September 26th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
US: A bad day for the GOP on politics, bailout plan

Even for a party whose president suffers dismal approval ratings, whose legislative wing lost control of Congress and whose presidential nominee trails in the polls, it was a remarkably bad day for Republicans.
Friday, September 26th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
W Street, Bush and CFK: “Jazz effect” or “Alfonsin syndrome”

In her first speech before the United Nations General Assembly, Argentine president Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner with unabashed satisfaction added the “jazz effect” to a list of similar financial episodes of recent history: “caipirinha” effect; “tequila” effect; “rice” effect.