Stories for 2010

Thursday, June 3rd 2010 - 06:30 UTC
Mujica and CFK agree to implement bilateral monitoring of the River Uruguay

Uruguay and Argentina pledged Wednesday to advance in a wide ranging 27-point agenda but most important to work within a 60-day scheme to perform a bilateral monitoring of the shared river Uruguay, where the construction of a pulp mill on the Uruguayan side soured bilateral relations for several years.
Thursday, June 3rd 2010 - 06:28 UTC
Argentina unable to lift Chinese ban on soy-oil imports in first round of talks

The Argentine trade mission sent to Beijing was unable to lift the ban on soy-oil imports imposed by China on Argentina. The Argentine delegation returned with the promise that further talks will be taking place but no dates were revealed.
Thursday, June 3rd 2010 - 06:26 UTC
Evo Morales hopeful of restabilising full relations with Washington

Bolivian president Evo Morales said he was hopeful an agreement could be reached for the full reestablishment of diplomatic, trade and investment relations with Washington.
Thursday, June 3rd 2010 - 06:21 UTC
Oliver Stone and film “South of the Border” greeted by thousands of Bolivians

Noted US political firebrand and film director Oliver Stone attended the Bolivian premiere of his documentary “South of the Border” Tuesday night at El Coliseo La Coronilla, an enormous indoor sports stadium in Cochabamba.
Thursday, June 3rd 2010 - 06:16 UTC
Spanish unemployment slightly down at start of summer season

Spanish registered unemployment declined for a second month in May as the start of the tourist season spurred hiring. The number of people registering for unemployment benefits fell by 76,223, or 1.84%, from April to 4.07 million, the Labor Ministry said Wednesday.
Thursday, June 3rd 2010 - 06:13 UTC
Cuban political prisoners’ families hopeful of further positive signs

The families of Cuban political prisoners expressed their hope Wednesday that those who are sick may be released. On Tuesday, Cuban authorities began the first transfers of political prisoners to jails near their homes, Catholic Church officials and the opposition said.
Thursday, June 3rd 2010 - 06:05 UTC
Colombia’s Santos sends ‘peace and respect message” to Chavez

Colombian presidential candidate and favourite to win this month’s run-off Juan Manuel Santos anticipated he would be proposing Venezuelan leader Hugo Chavez a “rebuilding of bilateral links”, if he is finally elected.
Thursday, June 3rd 2010 - 06:02 UTC
EU plans for financial markets watchdog to regulate credit rating agencies

Plans for a European Union-wide financial markets watchdog have been put forward by the European Commission. The proposed “European Security Markets Authority” would initially regulate credit rating agencies, but could be given broader powers at a later date.
Thursday, June 3rd 2010 - 05:55 UTC
Euro zone unemployment reaches all-time high in April, 10.1%

The Euro zone (EZ16) seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate was 10.1% in April 2010, compared with 10.0% in March. It was 9.2% in April 2009. The EU 27 unemployment rate was 9.7% in April 2010, unchanged compared with March while a year ago it stood at 8.7% (April 2009).
Thursday, June 3rd 2010 - 05:52 UTC
Mrs Kirchner defends ‘imports’ restrictions’; blames the media for the coverage

President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner once again rejected that Argentina has adopted restrictions on imports, although she admitted “there isn't a country in the world that, through fiscal promotions or tariffs, doesn't have those mechanisms” of barriers for the entry of foreign products.