Stories for May 2012

Monday, May 21st 2012 - 06:33 UTC
Guerrillas’ outbreak eroding Peruvian president’s approval rating

Peruvian President Ollanta Humala's approval rating fell to 5% in May due to public outrage over deadly clashes between security forces and Shining Path rebels, an Ipsos Apoyo poll showed on Sunday.
Monday, May 21st 2012 - 06:28 UTC
Peruvian Air Force upgrading its 12 Mirage 2000 and 18 MIG-29

The Peruvian Air Force revealed the upgrading of its Mirage 2000 and MIG-29 combat aircraft demanding an investment of 266 million dollars, reported the Sunday edition of Diario Correo.
Monday, May 21st 2012 - 06:26 UTC
Nato discusses how to leave Afghanistan without causing the collapse of Kabul

US President Barack Obama has warned of “hard days ahead” at a Nato summit in Chicago dominated by the issue of withdrawal from Afghanistan. France's new President Francois Hollande has again said he will pull French troops out by the end of 2012, nearly two years ahead of schedule.
Monday, May 21st 2012 - 03:56 UTC
Brazilian economy slows down in March for third consecutive month

Brazilian government's economic activity index dropped for the third consecutive month in March, confirming a slowdown in the economy in the period.
Monday, May 21st 2012 - 03:48 UTC
Biggleswade farm exports pedigree pigs by air to the Falkland Islands

Guy Kiddy who runs Solitaire Farm in Drove Road, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire has been exporting pigs across the world for years, but never expected he had to prepare to send two to the Falkland Islands for breeding.
Monday, May 21st 2012 - 03:34 UTC
Investors will opt for Uruguay and its legal system, says Spanish ambassador

The seizure of YPF by Argentina can be expected to have a positive repercussion for Uruguay since the country has an enviable legal system and keeps to the rules of the game, said the new Spanish ambassador in Montevideo, Roberto Varela.
Monday, May 21st 2012 - 02:17 UTC
Google Earth will tell the world that Patagonia is coming out of the ashes

Ash-victims in Argentina from the Chilean Puyehue volcano eruption are mounting a huge sign to the picked up by the Earth Google satellite inviting world tourists to return to Patagonia. The project should be finished in coming weeks and is promoted by the NGO Solidarity Network Argentina.
Monday, May 21st 2012 - 01:41 UTC
Royal Navy expels Spanish Guardia Civil vessels from Gibraltar territorial waters

The Royal Navy expelled a Guardia Civil vessel from Gibraltar waters following an incursion by Spanish fishermen last week, in a clear sign that Britain will not tolerate any attempt to escalate the fishing row.
Monday, May 21st 2012 - 01:33 UTC
Prince Edward will inaugurate Gibraltar’s new air terminal; no decision on the name

The Earl of Wessex, Prince Edward, will formally inaugurate and name Gibraltar’s new air terminal during his forthcoming visit to the Rock. The plan was revealed during a debate in the Gibraltar parliament after Opposition leader Peter Caruana suggested the British Royal should carry out the task.“It’s already on his agenda,” replied Chief Minister Fabian Picardo.
Monday, May 21st 2012 - 01:25 UTC
Bargains forecasts in Uruguay as Argentine investors withdraw funds following new bank rules

By Dean Steinbeck (*) As much as it defies common sense, Uruguay entered into a tax sharing agreement that will scare off Argentine investors; the same group of people who are Uruguay’s biggest source of capital, investment, and innovation.