Stories for January 2010

Friday, January 22nd 2010 - 05:07 UTC
First repercussions of Mrs Kirchner cancelled visit to China

Argentine President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner's postponement of her trip to China is still causing repercussions. Argentine ambassador to China, César Mayoral, tried to minimize her absence, although he regretted that “domestic affairs seem to be given more importance than foreign affairs.”
Friday, January 22nd 2010 - 04:54 UTC
East Asia and Pacific region growth rate forecasted to double Latinamerica’s

According to the World Bank Global Economic Prospects 2010, regional outlook, the East Asia and Pacific region led the rebound in the global economy last year, reflecting robust fiscal policy steps and strong domestic demand.
Friday, January 22nd 2010 - 04:52 UTC
Mozzarella fudge shocks Italian farmers and pride

Italian buffalo mozzarella producers fear their reputation could be undermined after it was revealed some were using cow's milk in production. An investigation is under way after random tests found about a quarter of sampled cheese were adulterated.
Friday, January 22nd 2010 - 04:48 UTC
Forcibly closed Peruvian press accuses government of “political revenge”

Reporters Without Borders, RSF, condemned on Thursday as an act of political revenge from the Peruvian government the cancellation of a television station license, seven months after the same action was taken against radio La Voz de Bagua Grande, also in the Amazonas region
Friday, January 22nd 2010 - 04:41 UTC
Honduras closer to normality: Zelaya leaves when Lobo takes office

Honduras president elect Porfirio Lobo said that as soon as the takes office, (next January 27) he will sign a safe-conduct for ousted Honduran President Manuel Zelaya who will then be authorized to travel to the Dominican Republic.
Friday, January 22nd 2010 - 04:36 UTC
Gibraltar government and private operators at Tourism Fair in Madrid

The Gibraltar Tourist Board is currently exhibiting at the 30th edition of FITUR (Feria Internacional de Turismo) in Madrid which officially opened this week. It is being held over four days until 24 January. The exhibition is targeted at tourism industry professionals for the first three days, and then opens to the general public for the final two days, at the weekend, and is always very well supported.
Friday, January 22nd 2010 - 04:32 UTC
First Seaweed-Based Biofuel Plant Goes Ahead In Chile

The ugly swarms of algae that plague Chile's beaches may be an alternative energy blessing in disguise. Chilean economic development corporation (CORFO) announced an investment of 7 million US dollars towards a seaweed-based bio-ethanol project spearheaded by Chile and U.S. scientists.
Friday, January 22nd 2010 - 04:14 UTC
German company wants Dakar Rally to stay in South America

Winners Volkswagen wants the Dakar Rally to stay in South America and not to move back to Africa, the spokesman of the carmaker's motor-sport division said late Wednesday. Spokesman Stefan Moser raved about large and enthusiastic crowds at the two editions in Chile and Argentina and named security another aspect in favour of South America.
Thursday, January 21st 2010 - 12:23 UTC
Uruguay had a record tourism industry year in 2009

Uruguay had a very good tourist year in 2009 when the number of visitors climbed to 2.1 million and income reached 1.5 billion US dollars which is considered a record, according to Tourism Minister Hector Lescano.
Thursday, January 21st 2010 - 12:20 UTC
Argentine analysts fear diplomatic fallout following CFK China visit cancellation

Argentine president Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner, CFK, last minute decision to cancel next week’s ten day official visit to China alleging she did not trust Vice-president Julio Cobos in her post, has sent shockwaves across Buenos Aires foreign policy circles that fear the political consequences of such an action.