Stories for September 24th 2012

Monday, September 24th 2012 - 03:01 UTC
Mercosur dispute reaches UN: Paraguay informs political events to Ban Ki-moon

Paraguayan president Federico Franco explained to UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon the current political situation of the country which emerged from the impeachment by the Senate of Fernando Lugo and his removal from the Executive office by an overwhelming majority, decision the ousted leader had accepted.
Monday, September 24th 2012 - 02:39 UTC
Assange praises Argentina for facing UK, but criticizes the data-gathering system

Wikileaks founder Julian Assange currently holed in the Ecuadorean embassy in London said that “Argentina's support is very important, because Argentina has experience with facing the UK”.
Monday, September 24th 2012 - 02:33 UTC
France/Germany celebrate 50th anniversary of post-WWII reconciliation speech

French and German leaders have stressed they will remain committed in tackling European issues on the 50th anniversary of a post-WWII reconciliation speech. Chancellor Angela Merkel and President Francois Hollande made the pledge in the German city of Ludwigsburg.
Monday, September 24th 2012 - 02:06 UTC
Cristina Fernandez addressed the UN General Assembly on Tuesday

Argentine President Cristina Fernández arrived on Sunday to the United States for a five-day visit, including her participation in the United Nations General Assembly to be held in the city of New York on Tuesday.
Monday, September 24th 2012 - 01:54 UTC
Falklands’ team schedule for the Brazil Badminton International Tournament released

The wait is finally over for the Falklands’ badminton team as they find out their opponents in the 27th Brazil Badminton International Cup, which will be played in Sao Paulo, Brazil, from 27th to 30th September 2012.
Monday, September 24th 2012 - 01:44 UTC
Opposition begins to organize to prevent the re-re-election of Cristina Fernandez

Argentine Radical party chairman Mario Barletta said on Sunday that “he is really convinced” that the government of President Cristina Fernandez will advance with a constitutional reform bill and highlighted the petition campaign that the party is carrying out in order to express its discontent.
Monday, September 24th 2012 - 01:40 UTC
With 33 days off a year, Argentines enjoy holidays and tourism industry booms

Thousands of Argentines began spilling out of the capital Friday night to make the most of the long weekend, which congress approved just three weeks ago. Monday's Sept. 24th holiday makes for a total of 19 national paid holidays this year. Only Colombia comes close in Latin America, with 18.
Monday, September 24th 2012 - 01:37 UTC
Korean Hyundai begins production at Sao Paulo plant; target 10% of Brazilian market

Korea’s Hyundai Motor is expanding its presence in Africa and Brazil, two of the several automobile markets with mammoth growth potential by diversifying export models. While the largest carmaker in Korea is making the most of its manufacturing factory in India it launched regular operation of its Brazilian factory over the weekend.