Stories for 2011

Wednesday, March 23rd 2011 - 19:30 UTC
Uruguay expands record 8.5% in 2010; forecasts 6% this year

The Uruguayan economy completed in 2010 the eighth year running of expansion having recorded 8.5%, which together with 2008 and 1998 makes them the best three years of the last two decades. Uruguay managed to skip the 2009 global recession with a 2.9% expansion.
Wednesday, March 23rd 2011 - 03:28 UTC
Obama in El Salvador shifts from economic success to drugs and immigration

President Barack Obama is nearing the end of a five-day tour of three Latin American nations to underscore the advance of democracy, and strong economic growth in the region.
Wednesday, March 23rd 2011 - 02:54 UTC
South American countries divided over allied bombings of Libya

Several South American countries are demanding an immediate cease fire in Libya and questioning the intensity and extensive bombing by an alliance of NATO strike forces of several cities under Colonel Muammar Gaddafi’ control.
Wednesday, March 23rd 2011 - 02:44 UTC
Brazil reiterates significance of Mercosur and strategic relation with Argentina

Brazil reaffirmed the significance of Mercosur for President Dilma Rousseff administration’s foreign policy and underlined the strategic relation with Argentina, Brazil’s main associate in the trade block.
Tuesday, March 22nd 2011 - 23:34 UTC
Tepco will have to compensate farmers around Fukushima area, says Japan

Tokyo Electric Power (Tepco) will have to compensate farmers for losses caused by the nuclear radiation leaking from its power plants, Japan has said.
Tuesday, March 22nd 2011 - 22:51 UTC
UK Consumer prices index soars to 4.4% in February; 15 months above target

The UK Consumer Prices Index (CPI) annual rate of inflation has risen to 4.4%, up from 4% in January. This was driven by higher food, fuel and clothing costs and was the highest level for more than two years.
Tuesday, March 22nd 2011 - 22:17 UTC
Brazilian president conditions pending visit to Paraguay

President Dilma Rousseff will not be visiting Paraguay until the Brazilian Congress approves the Itaipú reversal notes which establish a greater compensation for surplus power purchased from Paraguay by Latin America’s energy hungry largest economy.
Tuesday, March 22nd 2011 - 22:10 UTC
“We must oppose the Mercosur/EU deal with every ounce of energy we have”

Ireland, supported by France keeps putting pressure to derail the ongoing trade talks between the European Union commission and Mercosur, reports the Dublin press.
Tuesday, March 22nd 2011 - 20:13 UTC
Falkland Islands’ tours are top three in South America

Three Falkland Islands tours achieved the top ratings out of all South American excursions taken by Princess Cruise Line passengers during the 2010/11 season, confirmed Tourism Coordinator Samantha Marsh of Falklands Port and Shore Excursion Agents Sulivan Shipping Ltd.
Tuesday, March 22nd 2011 - 19:58 UTC
UK World Heritage tentative list includes sites in three Overseas Territories

Three Overseas Territories have been chosen to be included as sites across the UK and its OT to form the new UK tentative list for potential nomination for UNESCO World Heritage Status.