Stories for September 16th 2009

Thursday, September 17th 2009 - 04:31 UTC
Spanish apology to Argentina for “protocol error” involving Falklands’ delegation

Argentina formally accepted Wednesday apologies from the Spanish government which admitted having committed a “protocol error” on allowing the presence of a delegation from the Falkland Islands in an international fisheries sustainability conference, reports Efe, the Spanish government news agency quoting the head of Argentina’s Fisheries Department Norberto Yauhar.
Wednesday, September 16th 2009 - 21:58 UTC
Argentina protests Falklands participation in fishing summit

FALKLANDS delegates at an important fisheries conference in Spain were infuriated this morning by an Argentine protest against their participation. The First World Summit on Fishing Sustainability is taking place in Baiona, Pontevedra.
Wednesday, September 16th 2009 - 20:34 UTC
Uruguay farm-land sales down but prices pick up again

Farm land sales in Uruguay during the first half of 2009 dropped, but the average price for the hectare actually increased 25% compared to the same period a year ago, according to the latest release from the Ministry of Agriculture Statistics Office (DIEA).
Wednesday, September 16th 2009 - 12:36 UTC
Uruguay and US express concern over possible arms race in South America

Uruguay and the United States expressed concern Tuesday that recent weapons purchases could lead to an arms race in South America. In a joint appearance, Uruguayan President Tabare Vazquez and Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton also pledged co-operation on trade, scientific research and other fields.
Wednesday, September 16th 2009 - 12:30 UTC
Unasur could not reach consensus on regional military affairs

The Union of South American Nations, UNASUR, ministerial meeting in Ecuador ended Tuesday with no consensus on regional military issues reported Colombia’s Foreign Affairs minister Jaime Bermúdez.
Wednesday, September 16th 2009 - 12:15 UTC
US Senator introduced bill to extend trade benefits to Uruguay

United States Senator Richard Lugar, the ranking Republican on the Foreign Relations Committee, introduced a bill Tuesday to extend US trade benefits to Uruguay. The move he says would increase pressure on Brazil to deepen commercial ties.
Wednesday, September 16th 2009 - 11:03 UTC
Uruguayan economy recovers in the second quarter with 0.5% GDP growth

The Uruguayan economy performed better than expected in the second quarter of 2009, having advanced 0.5% over the previous quarter and 0.2% over the same period a year ago, according to the latest release from the Central Bank.
Wednesday, September 16th 2009 - 08:52 UTC
Buenos Aires optimistic about the coming cruise season

In spite of the global slowdown, the cruise industry in South America seems to be steaming ahead according to the latest estimates from Buenos Aires Port, which for the coming 2009/2010 season is expecting 143 calls.
Wednesday, September 16th 2009 - 08:43 UTC
Extension of US trade embargo on Cuba, “disappoints” Brazil and Latinamerica

President Barack Obama decision to extend for another twelve months the 47-year-long US trade embargo on Cuba has “disappointed” Brazil and Latinamerica” said President Lula da Silva’s main foreign policy advisors.
Wednesday, September 16th 2009 - 08:29 UTC
Lula da Silva supports unrestricted political campaigning in internet

Brazilian president Lula da Silva came out strongly in support of Internet for political campaigning when the Senate is ready to vote a bill which establishes serious restrictions to such a communications tool.