Stories for 2012

Wednesday, July 25th 2012 - 04:44 UTC
Brazilian influential newspaper blasts “Dilma’s anti-diplomacy”

Brazil’s influential newspaper O Estado de Sao Paulo blasted Brazilian foreign policy and its handling of the Paraguayan political crisis. In an opinion column under the heading “Dilma’s anti-diplomacy” the newspaper argues that the current administration is politicizing foreign policy, the same way that her predecessor, Lula da Silva.
Wednesday, July 25th 2012 - 00:54 UTC
Spain suggests Paraguay should not attend Ibero-American summit in Cadiz

Spain’s Foreign Minister Jose Manuel García-Margallo suggested on Tuesday that it would be best for Paraguay not to attend the coming Ibero-American summit scheduled to take place in Cadiz, next November, because of the complex political situation.
Tuesday, July 24th 2012 - 23:43 UTC
Unasur conditions return of Paraguay to democratic, transparent elections

Paraguay must comply with democratic and transparent elections if it pretends to again become a member of the Union of South American Nations, Unasur, said the regional block following meetings on Tuesday held in Lima, Peru.
Tuesday, July 24th 2012 - 23:36 UTC
Chavez unveils 3D image of Simon Bolivar based on his exhumed body

Venezuela's Hugo Chávez unveiled a 3D image of South America's 19th century independence hero Simon Bolivar on Tuesday, based on bones the president ordered exhumed two years ago to test his theory that Bolivar was murdered.
Tuesday, July 24th 2012 - 23:30 UTC
UK deploys more troops to help secure the London Olympics

The UK government will deploy the 1,200 troops who were put on stand-by last week to help secure the London Olympics, a British minister said as security arrangements were tweaked to make up for a private firm's failure to recruit enough guards.
Tuesday, July 24th 2012 - 23:21 UTC
Is There a Solution to the Falklands/Malvinas Conflict?

By Dr. Yoav J. Tenembaum (*) - The Falklands is a perennial red top tabloid favorite. But aside from providing patriotic copy, it is a squabble with serious diplomatic consequences. What to do (or not do) in the case of the Islands remains tricky. Is there a solution?<br />
Theoretically, yes; practically, no.
Tuesday, July 24th 2012 - 21:46 UTC
Argentina the world’s most protectionist country, says World Bank trade report

For the second time in the roll a study from World Bank’s Global Trade Alert points Argentina as the world’s most protectionist country. In a report released by the institution, Argentina appears as the country which applies the most restrictions to control foreign trade for the second time in a roll.
Tuesday, July 24th 2012 - 21:36 UTC
Argentine military dictator confirms Catholic Church hierarchy was well aware of the “disappeared”

Argentine former military dictator said he kept the country’s Catholic hierarchy informed about his regime’s policy of “disappearing” political opponents, and that Catholic leaders offered advice on how to “manage” the policy.
Tuesday, July 24th 2012 - 21:13 UTC
US sides with Argentina in “pari-passu” controversy with defaulted bondholders

Argentina asked a US federal appeals court to reverse lower-court rulings that could help creditors including Elliott Management Corp.’s NML Capital Fund collect on 1.4 billion dollars in defaulted bonds.
Tuesday, July 24th 2012 - 21:06 UTC
Bingo decides the order of municipal staff payments in Argentine town

A bingo is determining which civil servants in a small Argentine town will receive their pay, due to insufficient funds, its mayor announced on Monday.