Stories for September 2011

Tuesday, September 20th 2011 - 08:58 UTC
Five Uruguayan marines sentenced to jail for ‘gross misconduct’ in Haiti

Five Uruguayan marines from the UN peacekeeping mission in Haiti accused of abusing a young Haitian were sentenced to jail by military justice for serious misconduct and omissions while on duty.
Tuesday, September 20th 2011 - 08:53 UTC
Best Angus bull at Uruguay’s Prado Show sold for 45.000 dollars to Argentina

Sales in Uruguay’s main livestock show, --the 2011 edition of Expo-Prado--, totalled 765.000 dollars and 245.5 animals which is a significant improvement over the previous year (in numbers and dollars) but also because Uruguayan genetics was exported to Mercosur neighbours.
Tuesday, September 20th 2011 - 08:42 UTC
‘Falklands Sea’ could fall hostage to South Korea/Japan sea names dispute

South Korea is considering using the Argentine name for waters around the British-Overseas Territory Falkland Islands, in retaliation for Britain's refusal to use Seoul's name for the sea off the east of the Korean peninsula, according to Seoul newspaper reports
Tuesday, September 20th 2011 - 08:39 UTC
UN launches all-out attack on non-communicable diseases such as diabetes and cancer

The United Nations launched on Monday an all-out attack on non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as cancer and diabetes with a summit meeting devoted to curbing the factors, like tobacco and alcohol use, behind the often preventable scourge that causes 63% of all deaths.
Tuesday, September 20th 2011 - 01:12 UTC
US diplomatic measures to make Iceland desist of its whaling activities

US President Barack Obama announced diplomatic measures to be taken by the United States against Iceland in condemnation of its whaling activities.
Tuesday, September 20th 2011 - 00:58 UTC
Hundreds of brooms in Rio’s beaches to protest Brazilian rampant corruption

A total of 594 brooms representing Brazil’s 81 senators and 513 members of the Lower House have been planted in the famous Copacabana beach of Rio do Janeiro by a non government organization demanding for action against rampant corruption.
Tuesday, September 20th 2011 - 00:46 UTC
Petrobras begins pumping natural gas from first pre-salt field of Santos Basin

Brazil's energy giant Petrobras began pumping natural gas from the offshore Santos Basin on the new 216-kilometer Lula-Mexilhao pipeline Friday, the company said Monday in a statement.
Tuesday, September 20th 2011 - 00:42 UTC
Brazil sponsors “forex anti-dumping” import barriers to compensate US dollar devaluation

The Brazilian government will propose before the World Trade Organization the implementation of import barriers to compensate for the growing penetration of foreign produce spurred by the sustained devaluation of the US dollars in recent years, said Industry Minister Fernando Pimentel.
Monday, September 19th 2011 - 23:14 UTC
Argentina and China agree on tax transparency and exchange information

Argentina and China launched an agreement to exchange tax information involving physical persons, business associations, trust funds, foundations and any entity liable of fiscal responsibility.
Monday, September 19th 2011 - 22:07 UTC
Bolivian president blasts the UN and the “Insecurity Council” on Libya

Bolivian president Evo Morales blasted United Nations and the Security Council for having approved military actions against Libya, an issue which he promised to consider when he addresses the General Assembly in New Your.