Stories for April 2011

Friday, April 29th 2011 - 05:34 UTC
Menem forecasts Cristina’s re-election in October but also the end of Kirchnerism

Former Argentine president Carlos Menem (1989/1999) forecasted ‘a hands-down’ victory for President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner next October, although he also forecasted that when her four years are up “it will be the end of Kirchnerism”.
Friday, April 29th 2011 - 05:31 UTC
Argentina arrests the alleged brains behind submarines used to smuggle cocaine

Authorities in Argentina say they have detained a Colombian man they accuse of being the brains behind the submarines used to smuggle drugs to the United States.
Friday, April 29th 2011 - 05:21 UTC
Oil soars to its highest in 31 months and US dollar plunges to three year low

United States crude oil futures rose Thursday to hit a 31-month high settlement after a volatile trading session while the US dollar fell to a three-year low against major currencies following on the Federal Reserve's intention to keep interest rates near zero.
Friday, April 29th 2011 - 05:10 UTC
French Navy state of the art space tracking floating lab calls in Montevideo

A French navy vessel equipped with state of the art systems for tracking missile launchings and other space objects called in Montevideo as part of its tour of the South Atlantic.
Friday, April 29th 2011 - 05:06 UTC
Lima Declaration seals the Pacific Alliance of Peru, Chile, Colombia and Mexico

The presidents of Latin America's most pro-business countries, Peru, Chile, Colombia and Mexico agreed on Thursday to deepen their existing commercial ties and further open doors to lucrative Asian markets.
Thursday, April 28th 2011 - 18:48 UTC
EU report quantifies losses for farmers from a trade accord with Mercosur

A week before the next round of negotiations for an ambitious association and trade agreement between the European Union and Mercosur, a paper from the EU Joint Research Study centre, JRS, quantifies the alleged losses of such a deal for European farmers.
Thursday, April 28th 2011 - 18:13 UTC
Falklands’ lawmaker resigns; lacks time to share Legislative agenda work

The government of the Falkland Islands confirmed Thursday morning that Glenn Ross has resigned from the Legislative Assembly. A release from Gilbert House states that Members of the Legislative Assembly regret his resignation which with immediate effect, was accepted by His Excellency the Governor.
Thursday, April 28th 2011 - 18:11 UTC
Thatcher’s pays tribute to admiral who persuaded her to send Task Force to the Falklands

Former Prime Minister Lady Thatcher has paid tribute to one of the Royal Navy's most senior commanders during the 1982 Falklands conflict following his death. Former Admiral of the Fleet, Sir Henry Leach, died on Tuesday aged 87.
Thursday, April 28th 2011 - 18:09 UTC
How do Falklands and Argentina youngsters learn about history of their countries

A British university research project is being conducted which will examine how youth from the Falkland Islands (or the Islas Malvinas as defined in Argentina) and Argentina learn about the history of their territories and nation-state. The study will also reflect on the perspectives of youth in the region regarding the ongoing tensions between the UK and Argentina.
Thursday, April 28th 2011 - 06:49 UTC
Venezuelan industry says it’s the “worst possible moment” to join Mercosur

While for the Venezuelan government Mercosur has become the main priority following its recent exit from the Community of Andean Nations, CAN, the country’s private sector claims it is the worst moment possible for such a move.