Stories for December 2011

Friday, December 9th 2011 - 07:08 UTC
UN expert calls on Argentina to improve living conditions of indigenous groups

A United Nations expert urged Argentina to strengthen its measures to protect the human rights of indigenous groups as well as their rights to land ownership and education, adding that a mechanism to establish dialogue between them and the Government is urgently needed.
Friday, December 9th 2011 - 07:02 UTC
European Central bank cuts rate to record low 1% to fight recession and deflation

The European Central Bank cut interest rates by a quarter of a point Thursday to counter the twin threats of recession and deflation in the Euro zone, and is expected to unveil fresh measures to help banks hurt by the bloc's debt crisis.
Friday, December 9th 2011 - 06:58 UTC
European banks must increase capitalization to 114.7bn Euros by next June

Europe's banks must increase their capital by 114.7 billion Euros, more than predicted two months ago, to make them strong enough to withstand the Euro zone debt crisis and restore investor confidence, Europe's banking watchdog said.
Friday, December 9th 2011 - 06:56 UTC
Two major Brazilian corporations exchange assets in Argentina and Uruguay

Brasil Foods SA, the world’s largest poultry exporter, said it signed an asset-swap accord with Marfrig Alimentos SA after being ordered to shed some units as part of a regulatory approval for a 3.8 billion dollars takeover.
Friday, December 9th 2011 - 06:51 UTC
Mujica changes his mind and will be present for CFK taking office ceremony

Uruguayan President José Mujica changed his mind and will attend Argentine President Cristina Fernández inauguration ceremony next Saturday, official sources confirmed.
Friday, December 9th 2011 - 06:47 UTC
Brazilean minister, very close to President Rousseff on the corruption limelight

Brazil's Trade and Industry minister faced pressure Thursday to explain his personal wealth, becoming the latest and one of the most high-profile members of President Dilma Rousseff's cabinet to be targeted by the media over alleged ethics breaches.
Friday, December 9th 2011 - 06:41 UTC
Argentine fish exports stable at 365.372 tons during first ten months of 2011

Argentina exported 365.372 tons of fish and shellfish valued at 1.16 billion dollars in the first ten months of 2011, according to statistics from the National Health Service and Food Quality, Senasa. Hake, shrimp and squid were the three main items in that order.
Friday, December 9th 2011 - 06:35 UTC
UK “feeling uneasy” with Argentine diplomatic campaign to recover the Malvinas

Argentine Defence minister Arturo Puricelli rejected the announced UK plan to create a huge marine protection zone in South Georgia saying the British are feeling “uneasy” because of the Argentine diplomatic work displayed to claim the South Atlantic Islands.
Friday, December 9th 2011 - 06:32 UTC
Falklands’ oilfield development, Rockhopper Exploration next move

Rockhopper Exploration announced Thursday in its interim results statement that the Falkland Islands drilling campaign has been very successful as it has established the Sea Lion discovery as a world-class asset.
Friday, December 9th 2011 - 06:29 UTC
Peruvian group in support and solidarity with Argentine Falklands/Malvinas Islands

Peruvian diplomats, jurists and academia presented the Argentine ambassador in Lima Dario D’Alessandro a document formalizing the Peruvian Group in Support and Solidarity with Argentine Sovereignty over the Malvinas Islands