Stories for 2011

Monday, June 6th 2011 - 04:08 UTC
Chilean volcano ashes reach Atlantic coast; all flights cancelled and schools closed

Southern Chile's Puyehue volcano was calm Sunday, one day after raining down ash and forcing thousands to flee, although the cloud of ash it had belched out still darkened skies as far away as neighbouring Argentina and was heading to the Atlantic coast.
Sunday, June 5th 2011 - 12:29 UTC
Cristina Fernandez says Argentine is back in the world stage with ‘a bang’

President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner said that the restructuring of Argentina’s debt allowed the resumption of relations with Italy, and in human rights, art and culture Argentina was back in the world map with ‘a bang’.
Sunday, June 5th 2011 - 12:20 UTC
South Chile volcano eruption prompts evacuation; covers Argentine province with ash

Southern Chile's Puyehue volcano erupted on Saturday for the first time in half a century prompting evacuation orders for 3,500 people and turning into dark the Argentine Patagonian resort of San Carlos de Bariloche, 100 kilometres to the east as it was covered with ash.
Saturday, June 4th 2011 - 06:35 UTC
Raul Castro completes the octogenarian club to rejuvenate Cuban leadership

Cuban President Raul Castro turned 80 on Friday, vowing to rejuvenate the country's aging leadership and its sagging economy.
Saturday, June 4th 2011 - 06:31 UTC
Chile’s capital survives driest May in 43 years: respiratory diseases outbreak

As any Santiago de Chile resident could attest, it was all sun and no rain this past May, creating a hazardously dry environment and increasing already worrying levels of pollution.
Saturday, June 4th 2011 - 06:23 UTC
Punta Arenas included in Chile’s 285 million USD program to improve air travel

In response to increased air traffic this past decade, the Ministry of Public Works has formed a plan to improve and expand the airports of Chile including Punta Arenas.
Saturday, June 4th 2011 - 02:40 UTC
Hard times, even closure for some Uruguayan abattoirs, anticipated Mujica

Uruguayan president Jose Mujica warned that several abattoirs will run into deep trouble and might have to close down because of the lack of livestock ready for slaughtering. He also cautioned that “there is not much more the Executive can do”.
Friday, June 3rd 2011 - 23:54 UTC
With no accord on US debt limit, Moody’s could downgrade US ratings

Moody's has warned it may downgrade the US debt rating if Congress fails to increase the US debt limit in the coming weeks and risks default. The agency warned of political “entrenchment” preventing an increase.
Friday, June 3rd 2011 - 23:48 UTC
A split Argentine opposition names two presidential tickets and more could come

Two Argentine opposition groups announced this week their presidential tickets for the coming October election that are expected to compete with President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner who has to yet confirm her bid even when all opinion polls show her a clear winner in the first round.
Friday, June 3rd 2011 - 23:44 UTC
Consumer inflation in Uruguay climbs to an annualized 8.53%

Consumer prices in Uruguay rose sharply again in May, led by steep increases in prices at restaurants and hotels, for housing and for health costs accumulating 8.53% in the last twelve months and 4.34% in the five months of 2011.