Stories for November 25th 2009

Thursday, November 26th 2009 - 07:53 UTC
Spain promises tangible results from EU/Mercosur trade talks

Spain wants to boost trade negotiations between the European Union and Mercosur when it takes over the pro tempore presidency of the block next January, according to Spanish diplomats quoted by Madrid’s main daily El Pais.
Thursday, November 26th 2009 - 07:51 UTC
Argentina contracts icebreaker for Antarctic 2009/2010 campaign

Argentina’s Ministry of Defence announced the contract of an icebreaker and a helicopter for the coming 2009/2010 Antarctic campaign. The news was published in the government’s official bulletin and involves almost 8 million US dollars.
Thursday, November 26th 2009 - 05:33 UTC
FAO approves treaty to close ports to ships involved in illegal, unreported fishing

A new treaty that aims to close fishing ports to ships involved in illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing has been approved by FAO governing Conference. Once it enters into force, it will be the first ever legally binding international treaty focused specifically on this problem.
Thursday, November 26th 2009 - 05:31 UTC
First Argentine marine commander to land in Falklands in April 1982 arrested

Three Argentine retired naval officers including Rear Admiral Carlos Busser who in April 1982 commanded the first group of Argentines marines to land in the Falkland Islands, have been arrested for alleged human rights abuses during the last military government.
Thursday, November 26th 2009 - 05:28 UTC
Future algae bio-fuel production confirmed in southern Chile

United States corporation Bio Architecture Lab (BAL) has founded a subsidiary, BAL Chile, through which the company has already begun cultivating 100 hectares of seaweed on the island of Chiloé, with the aim of producing bio-fuel.
Wednesday, November 25th 2009 - 15:02 UTC
Distinguished academic next Argentine ambassador in London

A distinguished solicitor who has dedicated his life to social and political sciences and promoting culture, Jose Nun is tipped as the next Argentine ambassador in Britain.
Wednesday, November 25th 2009 - 13:24 UTC
Paraguayan president allegedly also has a 22-year old daughter, claims relative

Paraguayan president Fernando Lugo, a former Catholic bishop that is facing at least two paternity demands was again involved in a similar controversy when his niece claimed his uncle had a non recognized 22 year old daughter who married over the weekend.
Wednesday, November 25th 2009 - 11:00 UTC
Argentina’s recovery will lag other regional countries, forecasts Roubini

Argentina's economy will lag other countries in the region, expanding between 2% and 2.5% next year and recovery will be “much slower” in the post 2008 crisis than in previous years when the country got used to rates of 6% to 7%, said economist Nouriel Roubini.
Wednesday, November 25th 2009 - 10:07 UTC
Venezuela’s Chavez steps up program to confiscate “idle land”

Venezuela’s Landholdings Institute and the National Guard occupied in the last few days at least 31 farms in different states including one belonging to opposition leader Manuel Rosales, currently exiled in Peru.
Wednesday, November 25th 2009 - 10:05 UTC
Oil rig “Ocean Guardian” leaves on 62-day journey to the Falklands

A tug boat is to haul a North Sea oil and gas exploration rig from a Highlands deep water port on a 62-day journey to the Falkland Islands. The “Ocean Guardian” rig will be used by Desire Petroleum to explore reserves in the North Falkland Basin.