Stories for 2012

Thursday, September 6th 2012 - 05:46 UTC
Despite Chavez denial, Yanomami indigenous tribe claim there was a massacre

Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez on Wednesday became the latest senior official to insist there is no evidence of an alleged massacre of some 80 Yanomami indigenous people.
Thursday, September 6th 2012 - 04:22 UTC
Latam governance and economic performance receives positive balance from OAS

The Secretary General of the Organization of American States (OAS), José Miguel Insulza offered a positive balance of governance in Latinamerica and the performance of the region’s economy, in general, during the last twelve months.
Thursday, September 6th 2012 - 04:04 UTC
Brazil August inflation relatively stable, but food prices could change the picture

Brazil's annual inflation remained relatively stable in August, and was broadly in line with economists' forecast, data released by statistical office IBGE. The consumer price index increased 5.24% on an annual basis in August, just ahead of the 5.2% recorded in July.
Thursday, September 6th 2012 - 03:59 UTC
‘Copper insulated’ Chilean economy outperforming and Peso becoming too strong

The Chilean central bank raised its forecast for economic growth this year to between 4.75% and 5.25% (from 4% to 5%), adding that it expects GDP to expand 4% to 5% in 2013.
Thursday, September 6th 2012 - 03:51 UTC
Brazil excels in many fields but also in crack and cocaine consumption

Brazil is the world's largest market for crack and the second for overall cocaine use, researchers from the Federal University of Sao Paulo (UNIFESP) said on Wednesday.
Thursday, September 6th 2012 - 03:43 UTC
Loan to help Uruguay lower violent crime rate in Montevideo

The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) has approved a US$5 million load to help Uruguayan officials fund a program to lower the violent crime rate in the capital city of Montevideo.
Thursday, September 6th 2012 - 03:34 UTC
Brazil among the 50 most competitive nations according to WEF report

For the first time, Brazil is among the group of the 50 most competitive nations in the world, says the Global Competitiveness Report, released by the World Economic Forum.
Thursday, September 6th 2012 - 03:30 UTC
Brazil sold 1.25bn dollar global bonds due in 2013 at lowest borrowing cost ever

Brazil on Wednesday sold 1.25 billion in dollar-denominated global bonds due in 2023, at the cheapest borrowing costs ever from foreign investors. High demand allowed the government to improve financing conditions by lowering the bond's yield spread over comparable US Treasury debt to 110 basis points from an initial 115 basis points.
Thursday, September 6th 2012 - 03:16 UTC
Argentina cancels bid and opens 20% of 3G spectrum for government company

Argentina announced the government has rejected the proposals made by bidders seeking to gain a public contract to manage up to 25% of the 3G telecommunications frequency nationwide. Instead the federal government satellite and communications company Arsat will get 20% of the available 3G spectrum.
Thursday, September 6th 2012 - 03:09 UTC
American and United accused of negligence in the 9/11 terrorist attack on WTC

US judge ruled that AMR Corp's American Airlines and United Continental Holdings Inc must face trial over claims relating to the Sept. 11 attacks that destroyed the landmark towers of the World Trade Centre in New York almost 11 years ago, court documents showed.