Stories for 2012

Wednesday, November 14th 2012 - 23:30 UTC
Gibraltar demands stronger UK action against incursions by the Spanish Navy

The Gibraltar Government said Britain must find a different way to end the “totally unacceptable” actions by Spanish state vessels, the latest of which on Tuesday with the incursion of the corvette “Vencedora” flying an oversized Spanish ensign, which represents “a frontal challenge and an affront to British sovereignty”.
Wednesday, November 14th 2012 - 07:11 UTC
Ghana port officials deny water supply until the Argentine frigate relocates

Ghana authorities have denied the supply of water to the Argentine Navy flagship ARA Libertad impounded and retained in the port of Tema since 2 October and which refuses relocation to a less active pier despite a court order.
Wednesday, November 14th 2012 - 07:10 UTC
An overwhelming UN Assembly calls on the US to lift trade embargo on Cuba

Repeating an annual ritual, the UN General Assembly called on Tuesday for the United States to lift its trade embargo against Cuba, whose foreign minister said the blockade against the country was tantamount to “genocide”.
Wednesday, November 14th 2012 - 07:08 UTC
Petrobras strikes oil and gas in extreme south of Argentina at the Springhill field

Petrobras Argentina reported this week that it made a new oil- and gas-field in the northern area of the Puesto Peter franchise, which is located in the Patagonia province of Santa Cruz.
Wednesday, November 14th 2012 - 07:06 UTC
“Congress Index” inflation in Argentina climbs 1.82% in October and 24.62% in twelve months

Argentine opposition lawmakers revealed on Tuesday October’s inflation index based in the analysis of nine private agencies, which showed a 1.82% increase over the previous month and 24.62% in the last twelve months.
Wednesday, November 14th 2012 - 07:05 UTC
Argentines can expect a ‘salt-less’ summer when they turn out to the Atlantic coast

An estimated 20.000 restaurants, hotels and fast food places in the province of Buenos Aires Atlantic beaches have agreed to eliminate salt from tables as part of a campaign to help combat the excess consumption of sodium and related diseases such as high blood pressure and cerebrovascular accidents, CVA
Wednesday, November 14th 2012 - 07:03 UTC
National holiday record breaking in Argentina: 19 in 2012; at least 17 next year

Argentines are known to be quite a stress-prone bunch, when not neurotic, but the annual calendar of national and one-time holidays gives a different picture: 19 this year and at least 17 in 2013.
Wednesday, November 14th 2012 - 00:42 UTC
Sao Paulo turned into a shoot out battle ground between drug lords and the police

The wave of killings in South America’s largest city, Sao Paulo is attributed to a resurgence of attacks from the criminal gang PCC (First Command of the Capital) against the police, which is also involved in reprisals turning the Brazilian metropolis into one of the most violent in the country.
Tuesday, November 13th 2012 - 23:07 UTC
Colombia/FARC peace talks delayed until Monday on “technical details”

Peace talks between Colombia's government and FARC rebels scheduled to start in Cuba this week will be delayed until Monday so negotiators can work on “technical” details, both sides said on Tuesday.
Tuesday, November 13th 2012 - 23:04 UTC
Brazil orange shipments to EU suspended after samples of black spot fungus found

Orange shipments from Brazil to the European Union were suspended after EU officials found samples with black spot fungus, a Brazilian government official said.