Stories for 2012

Friday, March 23rd 2012 - 00:34 UTC
Populism very much alive in Latam subtly converted to ‘delegative’ democracy

Populism in Latinamerica has moved from the dictatorships of past decades to the so called “delegative” democracies such as those of Venezuela and Argentina, according to a group of Latam intellectuals meeting in Peru in an international seminar, “Latin America: opportunities and challenges”.
Thursday, March 22nd 2012 - 22:10 UTC
Argentina warns UK and US market regulators about ‘illicit’ oil activities in the Falklands

Argentina has asked British and US market regulators to probe whether oil companies that are involved in hydrocarbons exploration off the disputed Falklands/Malvinas Islands have told investors about the risks of their “illicit” drilling, the Argentine Foreign Ministry reported.
Thursday, March 22nd 2012 - 21:48 UTC
World health organization supports Australia in its clash with the tobacco industry

The World Health Organization, WHO, Director-General Margaret Chan urged the world to “stand shoulder to shoulder” against the tobacco industry’s attempts to overturn Australia’s new path breaking tobacco control law.
Thursday, March 22nd 2012 - 21:34 UTC
Jaguar Land Rover plant in China, which is now third global market for the brand

Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has finalized a joint venture agreement with Chery Automobile Co to manufacture and sell vehicles in China, the two companies said, as the luxury British brands look for further growth in the world's largest car market.
Thursday, March 22nd 2012 - 21:23 UTC
Peru ministers disagree and public opinion divided on HMS Montrose incident

Peruvian ministers openly disagreed over the recent decision to turn back the Royal Navy’s HMS Montrose, in solidarity with Argentina and its sovereignty claims over the Falklands/Malvinas Islands.
Thursday, March 22nd 2012 - 06:58 UTC
Developing countries nominate top candidates for the World Bank presidency

The US is under intense pressure to nominate a top candidate for the World Bank presidency after developing countries put forward two credible contenders of their own.
Thursday, March 22nd 2012 - 02:02 UTC
Protesting Malvinas veterans occupy emblematic former “Tower of the English”

Argentine former soldiers deployed to Patagonia during the Malvinas War decided to occupy the Torre Monumental (formerly know as the “Torre de los Ingleses”, or Tower of the English) in Retiro, as they continue with their claim for official recognition of their “war veteran status.”
Thursday, March 22nd 2012 - 01:55 UTC
Argentine government and YPF can’t agree on the future of the oil company

Argentina and Repsol-YPF oil corporation again clashed on Wednesday over the future of the Spanish owned company while members of President Cristina Fernandez administration said measures “can not be discarded” thus re-launching fears about further government actions.
Thursday, March 22nd 2012 - 01:46 UTC
China announces more purchases of soybean during the first half of the year

Chinese State of Administration of Grains revealed that the world's top buyer of soybeans is on course to import 25% more in the first half of this year than the first six months of 2011, which will benefit major producers Argentina, Brazil and US.
Thursday, March 22nd 2012 - 01:39 UTC
Truman Capote home in Brooklyn Heights sells for 12.5 million dollars

The Brooklyn Heights mansion in New York belonging to writer Truman Capote was sold in 12.5 million dollars to the creator of the successful “Grand Theft Auto” videogame, according to the New York Observer.