Stories for February 2010

Thursday, February 11th 2010 - 02:51 UTC
The Washington Post looks at Colombia and the OAS

It can be said without much margin of error that The Washington Post, or a summary of its main points, is on the breakfast table of the most powerful man on earth, the elected resident of the White House.
Wednesday, February 10th 2010 - 22:20 UTC
US officials confirmed the two F-5 engines were legally sold to Malaysia

United States officials confirmed before Uruguay’s Organized Crime Special Office that the two fighter planes F-5 engines found in a Uruguayan free zone had effectively been sold to the Malaysian government.
Wednesday, February 10th 2010 - 04:36 UTC
Technocrats and academics in Chilean president elect cabinet

Chilean president-elect Sebastian Piñera presented on Tuesday a cabinet of business leaders and academics, with economist Felipe Larrain as Finance minister and Juan Andres Fontaine as Economy minister.
Wednesday, February 10th 2010 - 04:30 UTC
US new ambassador anticipates continued excellent relations with Uruguay

The new United States ambassador in Uruguay David Nelson anticipated good opportunities to promote business and investment between the administrations of President Barack Obama and incoming president Jose Mujica. He mentioned specifically livestock, forestry and agriculture.
Wednesday, February 10th 2010 - 00:12 UTC
Former Colombian defence minister closer to becoming successor of Uribe

Colombia’s former Defence minister Juan Manuel Santos said that he will be the presidential candidate for the ruling (Unity) party in the coming May 30 election if President Alvaro Uribe is barred from bidding for a second consecutive re-election.
Wednesday, February 10th 2010 - 00:09 UTC
Japan airlines keeps partnership with American in Oneworld alliance

Japan Airlines said it would keep its partnership with American Airlines in the Oneworld alliance, ending an attempt by Delta Air Lines to entice the bankrupt carrier to its rival SkyTeam group.
Tuesday, February 9th 2010 - 23:58 UTC
Unasur pledges 300 m USD for Haiti; sees Ecuador and Colombia edging closer

The Union of South American Nations, Unasur, leaders agreed Tuesday to provide 300 million US dollars in aid to Haiti at a summit in Ecuador which left aside regional disputes that have undermined relations since 2008.
Tuesday, February 9th 2010 - 23:53 UTC
Norwegian company contracted for major Falklands’ drilling program

Norway’s AGR Petroleum Services (AGR) will begin a significant drilling campaign, valued at more than £2 million, off the Falklands Islands this month on behalf of two operators, announced the company in Oslo.
Tuesday, February 9th 2010 - 23:48 UTC
UK top financial regulator quits after three years in the job

The head of Britain’s Financial Services Authority, FSA, has announced he is to quit after three years at the helm. Chief executive Hector Sants is to stand down in summer 2010, the regulator said, adding that it would announce the process for replacing him in due course.
Tuesday, February 9th 2010 - 20:50 UTC
Costa Rican president-elect Laura Chinchilla victory was a landslide

Costa Rican president elect Laura Chinchilla victory last Sunday was a landslide having taken 46.76% of the vote according to the latest official data from the Electoral Tribunal with 95% of the vote count concluded.