Stories for December 19th 2012

Wednesday, December 19th 2012 - 06:39 UTC
Temporary relief for Clarin Group; case delayed for another two months

Argentine media group Clarin SA was granted temporary relief on Tuesday from the government's effort to implement a media law that would force the conglomerate to sell some of its most profitable assets.
Wednesday, December 19th 2012 - 06:36 UTC
Arriving tourists to September in Chile up 15-9% and total over 2.5 million

The number of tourist arrivals in Chile increased 15.9% in the first nine months of the year (Jan/September) totalling 2.565.525, according to the Federation of Tourism Enterprises, which represents “an excellent accumulated growth”.
Wednesday, December 19th 2012 - 06:32 UTC
Chilean Antarctic bases expect to host 250 scientists and over 50 projects

An estimated 250 scientists from several countries will be working at Chile’s Antarctic bases during the austral summer (December 21/March 21) in different projects such as global warming and climate change, reported the Chilean Antarctic Institute, INACH, based in Punta Arenas.
Wednesday, December 19th 2012 - 06:27 UTC
Dengue alert in Paraguay; SMS awareness campaign to fight mosquitoes

Paraguay’s Health Ministry announced it will appeal to SMS messages as part of the awareness campaign to help prevent the mosquito transmitted dengue disease which this year has already caused 70 deaths and thousands of infections.
Wednesday, December 19th 2012 - 06:23 UTC
Brazil plans large-scale anti crime border operation ahead of soccer Cups

Brazil said on Tuesday its armed forces would launch a large-scale anti-crime border operation next year ahead of the Confederations Cup and the World Cup in 2014.
Wednesday, December 19th 2012 - 04:06 UTC
Europe opens state of the art satellite tracking station in Argentina

A new satellite tracking station at Malargue, Mendoza, Argentina, was formally inaugurated on Tuesday, completing the trio of deep-space stations and confirming ESA, European Space Agency, as one of the world's most technologically advanced space organisations.
Wednesday, December 19th 2012 - 01:59 UTC
Brazil loosening capital controls imposed in the past two years to prop the Real

The Brazilian central bank reduced reserve requirements on short dollar positions held by local banks as it steps up efforts to buoy the Real, the worst performing major currency this year.
Wednesday, December 19th 2012 - 01:52 UTC
Queen Elizabeth becomes first monarch since 1781 to attend a cabinet meeting

Queen Elizabeth became on Tuesday the first monarch, since 1781, during the US war of independence, to make a historic visit to Downing Street and attend a cabinet meeting.
Wednesday, December 19th 2012 - 01:46 UTC
Brazilians say Venezuelan leader condition stable and with positive developments

Brazil’s Foreign minister says Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez seems to be improving after cancer surgery.
Brazil’s state-run news agency Agencia Brasil cites Foreign Minister Antonio Patriota as saying that Brazilian officials are monitoring daily the health of Chavez.
Wednesday, December 19th 2012 - 01:38 UTC
Saudi Arabia joins Japan and China, suspends imports of Brazilian beef

Saudi Arabia has suspended imports of Brazilian beef, Brazil’s agriculture ministry said Tuesday, and became the largest country to stop purchases after confirmation of a 2010 case of atypical mad cow disease.