Stories for January 2010

Thursday, January 7th 2010 - 17:00 UTC
Honduras Micheletti refuses to resign and tells the US he will stay on until Jan 27

Honduras de facto leader Roberto Micheletti responded harshly to US suggestions that he resign weeks before a new president takes office on January 27.
Thursday, January 7th 2010 - 16:56 UTC
Japanese whalers and environmentalist ram vessels in the high seas

Anti-whaling activists have accused a Japanese vessel of ramming their high-tech speed boat during a confrontation in the Southern Ocean. Video of the incident appeared to show the Japanese ship severely damaging the Ady Gil, but all six crew were rescued.
Thursday, January 7th 2010 - 16:51 UTC
Latest data show Chilean economy rebounding from recession

Chile’s economic activity index, the IMACEC, rose a bigger-than-expected 3.1% in November from a year earlier, the central bank announced this week, the first monthly increase in a year. The market expected the economy of the world's top copper producer to expand by 2.5%, according to a median forecast from a Reuters’ survey.
Thursday, January 7th 2010 - 16:47 UTC
Puerto Madryn cruise industry faces bleak future

Puerto Madryn in Argentine Patagonia expects a considerable fall in the number of cruise calls following Norwegian Cruise Lines decision to stop operating in the Valparaíso/Buenos Aires tour in the next 2010/2011 season.
Thursday, January 7th 2010 - 16:45 UTC
Paraguay’s Vice-president contrary to Venezuela joining Mercosur

Paraguay’s Vice-president Federico Franco said he was contrary to Venezuela’s incorporation to Mercosur as long as Hugo Chavez is president accusing him of having “imperial attitudes” towards the land-locked country.
Thursday, January 7th 2010 - 16:38 UTC
All luxury cruise ship suffers accident in Antarctic Peninsula

One of the most elegant expedition vessels operating in Antarctica, the Clelia II, has been withdrawn from service during January for repairs following an accident that occurred over Christmas week but is only now coming to light.
Wednesday, January 6th 2010 - 13:08 UTC
Brazil consolidates position a world leader in meat markets

Even when Brazilian meat and chicken exports are recovering at a slower pace than anticipated, representatives from the industry and market analysts anticipate that overseas sales should retake pre-crisis levels by the end of 2010, if not in price, in volume.
Wednesday, January 6th 2010 - 13:04 UTC
Air Tahiti confirms MOD contract for Falklands’ airbridge

French Polynesia’s flag carrier has signed a deal with the British Defense Ministry to fly military personnel from England to the Falkland Islands in the South Atlantic, according to Radio New Zealand International.
Wednesday, January 6th 2010 - 11:20 UTC
Brazil car sales grew 11% in 2009 and another 10% increase is forecasted for 2010

Brazil’s new car sales could rise 10% this year as Latinamerica’s largest economy expands the most since 2007, the country’s dealership federation said on Tuesday. Sales in 2009 increased 11% to 3.14 million units.
Wednesday, January 6th 2010 - 11:18 UTC
Buenos Aires Mayor tossed his hat into the Argentine presidential ring

Buenos Aires City Mayor Mauricio Macri tossed his hat into the 2011 Argentine presidential ring by saying that it would be a “boyhood dream” to face off against ex-president Néstor Kirchner next year. “We are building a candidacy” he underlined.