Stories for 2012

Wednesday, February 1st 2012 - 06:24 UTC
Brazil’s December industrial production brings hope after a dismal 0.3% for 2011

Rising output at Brazil's factories and mines in December, following a dismal 2011 performance, should help activity in 2012 as falling interest rates and rising investment help sustain growth in Latin America's largest economy
Wednesday, February 1st 2012 - 00:09 UTC
Rousseff downplays human rights issue during her visit to Cuba

Visiting Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff refused to criticize Cuba’s human rights record on Tuesday, saying the issue should not be used to score ideological points.
Wednesday, February 1st 2012 - 00:06 UTC
Chilean police arrests gang that stole five tons of glacier ice

Police were investigating a criminal gang that allegedly stole blocks of ice from the Jorge Montt Glacier in southern Chile.
Wednesday, February 1st 2012 - 00:01 UTC
System of rivers beneath Antarctica’s frozen surface found by Brazil/Chile team

A team of Brazilian and Chilean scientists set out to investigate the effects of global climate change deep in the Antarctic continent say they have discovered a surprising system of rivers beneath the frozen surface.
Tuesday, January 31st 2012 - 23:57 UTC
Brazil/Arab world trade soared more than 28% in 2011, reaching 25.13bn dollars

Brazil's trade with the Arab world soared more than 28% in 2011 to reach 25.13 billion dollars and is expected to grow a further 15%t this year, the Arab Brazilian Chamber of Commerce said on Tuesday.
Tuesday, January 31st 2012 - 23:51 UTC
China bars Brazil’s bulk carriers from its ports; clash over iron ore shipping rates

China banned a giant new class of ship from its ports on Tuesday, a move that checks efforts by mining giant Vale SA to cut the cost of shipping iron ore to its largest market and risks raising trade tensions with Brazil.
Tuesday, January 31st 2012 - 17:39 UTC
Chile almost close to “full employment”; shortage of manpower in some sectors

Chile’s unemployment rate unexpectedly declined in the three months through December to 6.6% from 7.1% as the retail, mining and construction industries expanded, the National Statistics Institute said on Tuesday. The situation according to economists is close to “full employment”.
Tuesday, January 31st 2012 - 17:35 UTC
Euro zone unemployment climbs to highest level since 1998

Euro zone unemployment has risen to its highest level since before the Euro was introduced, according to data showed on Tuesday, a day after EU leaders promised to focus on creating millions of new jobs to try to kick start Europe's floundering economy.
Tuesday, January 31st 2012 - 14:05 UTC
London rejects bill initiative to ensure Falklands’ remain British

The government has ruled out bringing in a UK law to ensure the Falkland Islands' right to remain British. Tory MP Guy Opperman said legislation would show support for the “unambiguous right to self-determination”.
Tuesday, January 31st 2012 - 13:58 UTC
HMS Dauntless on South Atlantic patrol in coincidence with Falklands’ anniversary

The UK press reports that the Royal Navy is to send one of its most powerful warships to the Falkland Islands as tensions rise with Argentina over the disputed territory.