Stories for August 2009

Thursday, August 27th 2009 - 15:56 UTC
Uruguayan Independence Day in New York City

For many Uruguayans living in the New York area, the 25th August is not only an important day to remember their origins, but also a day to meet old and new friends, alike.
Thursday, August 27th 2009 - 15:43 UTC
Latam foreign trade forecasted to plunge a record 13% this year

Latin American and Caribbean countries total volume of trade is expected to fall 13% in 2009 from the previous year due to the impact of the global economic crisis, according to a report from the United Nations' economic commission for the region, Cepal.
Thursday, August 27th 2009 - 15:39 UTC
Paraguay interested in discussing “arms race” at the Unasur summit

Conflict hypothesis and arms race in the region must also be included in the context of the controversy over US forces in Colombian bases during the coming Unasur (Union of South American Nations) summit in Argentina, according to the Paraguayan government official position.
Thursday, August 27th 2009 - 15:36 UTC
Obama envoy: “US not interested in having bases in Colombia”

A top official from President Obama’s administration touring South America said on Wednesday that “the US is not interested in military bases in Colombia” and suggested Venezuela’s President Hugo Chavez “is not acting responsibly” when he talks of “winds of war” in the region because of a security agreement between United States and Colombia
Thursday, August 27th 2009 - 15:33 UTC
Colombia calls for open, live TV debate on all regional military issues

Colombia wants the coming Unasur (Union of South American nations) summit in Argentina to be open to all media and televised live said Colombian Foreign Affairs minister Jaime Bermúdez.
Thursday, August 27th 2009 - 15:29 UTC
Colombia files complaint against Venezuela with OAS

Colombia fled a formal complaint against Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez with the Organization of American States, accusing the populist leader of interfering in domestic affairs
Thursday, August 27th 2009 - 15:25 UTC
Spanish company wins contract for Panama Canal third set of locks

Work began Wednesday on a new set of locks to allow giant cargo vessels to pass through the inter-oceanic Panama Canal, according to the group leading the project.
Thursday, August 27th 2009 - 15:19 UTC
An “eternally grateful” Chile mourns Ted Kennedy’s death

Chilean President Michelle Bachelet gave her condolences on Wednesday to the family of the late Massachusetts Senator, Edward Kennedy, whom she called “A great politician who supported a democratic Chile during hard times for our country.”
Thursday, August 27th 2009 - 08:45 UTC
China has come to the rescue of Latinamerican exports, says Cepal

China’s sustained demand for food, energy and minerals has helped Latinamerican countries to stimulate their economies and contain the negative impact of the current global recession, according to the latest report from the United Nations Economic Commission for Latinamerica and the Caribbean, Cepal.
Thursday, August 27th 2009 - 08:38 UTC
South Georgia attracted 7.700 tour visitors during the 2008/09 season

The annual Tourism and Visitor report for the 2008/9 season shows that despite more tour ships than ever visiting South Georgia Island last season, overall cruise passenger numbers fell slightly.