Stories for September 2009

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.
Wednesday, September 16th 2009 - 08:19 UTC
Chavez regime holds at least 40 political prisoners claim human rights groups

Venezuelan human rights organizations estimate the regime of President Hugo Chavez is holding at least 40 political prisoners and over 2.000 people have been sentenced for participating in rallies organized by the opposition to protest “Bolivarian revolution” legislation and initiatives.
Wednesday, September 16th 2009 - 08:15 UTC
Lula da Silva tells BBC: “rich countries to blame for the financial crisis”

Brazilian President Lula da Silva has heavily criticised the “rich countries”, the G8 and other international bodies over the global economic crisis.
Wednesday, September 16th 2009 - 08:12 UTC
UK opinion poll suggests most voters feel “anyone” is better than PM Brown

A United Kingdom public opinion poll has suggested nearly half of voters believe any Labour figure could do a better job as leader than Prime Minister Gordon Brown. According to a Populus survey for The Times, 48% think that “literally anyone” from within the party would be an improvement.
Wednesday, September 16th 2009 - 07:54 UTC
Recession for “some time” to come predicts Bank of England

Households and businesses will be hit by the recession for “some time” despite recent signs of growth, Bank of England Governor Mervyn King has warned. Mr King said the impact of dampened demand and soaring unemployment would linger long after the ailing UK economy began its slow recovery from the worst slump in almost 30 years.