Stories for 2008

Sunday, November 16th 2008 - 20:00 UTC
Lula da Silva, rated most outstanding leader of the region

Brazil's president Lula da Silva is considered the most outstanding leader of the region according to the latest edition of the public opinion poll Latinbarometer 2008 which was released this week in Chile.
Sunday, November 16th 2008 - 20:00 UTC
Venezuela opposition candidates “tapped and intimidated”

With only a week left for regional elections in Venezuela, which could be decisive for President Hugo Chavez Socialism XXI project, leaders of the opposition claim they are constantly intimidated and watched by government that fears loosing several important states and cities.
Sunday, November 16th 2008 - 20:00 UTC
Mercosur forum on new international financial architecture

The global financial crunch, rapidly becoming a threatening full fledged international recession will be addressed Monday in Montevideo, Uruguay by Mercosur leaders.
Sunday, November 16th 2008 - 20:00 UTC
Uruguay officials travel to assess troops in Congo

Uruguay Defence's minister and top military leaders leave Monday for Congo to asses in situ the situation of the 1.600 Uruguayan troops from the United Nations peace contingent, most of them in the battle front of Goma, said the government in Montevideo.
Saturday, November 15th 2008 - 20:00 UTC
“Medusa operation” busts corruption ring in Montevideo port

A corruption network which operated in the port of Montevideo has seen three more Customs officials and a businessman sent to jail. The four and possibly others, because it's an ongoing investigation, are linked to the fish export industry.
Saturday, November 15th 2008 - 20:00 UTC
Uruguay Plays Hardball Politics Against Argentina's Kirchner

Pulp Mill Dispute Threatens to Do Grave Damage to MERCOSUR, Which Could Then Spread to Newly-Formed UNASUR
Saturday, November 15th 2008 - 20:00 UTC
Air turbulence likely caused Mexican jet crash

The turbulent wake of a larger plane likely caused the crash of a government jet that killed Mexico's second-most powerful official, investigators said Friday, as they released a recording transcript showing the frantic pilots struggling to regain control of the plane.
Saturday, November 15th 2008 - 20:00 UTC
Actress Charlize Theron named UN Messenger of Peace

The Academy Award-winning actress and activist Charlize Theron has been designated by UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon as a United Nations Messenger of Peace, with a special focus on ending violence against women.
Saturday, November 15th 2008 - 20:00 UTC
G20 summit vow to restore global economic growth

Leaders of the world's 20 largest economies have agreed to work together to restore economic growth and reform the world's financial system.
Friday, November 14th 2008 - 20:00 UTC
Falkland Islands: Weekly Penguin News update

Headlines: '82 veterans bond on Falklands visit; Some difficult choices before the next budget; Former governor fined.