Stories for 2012

Wednesday, October 24th 2012 - 21:12 UTC
“Ecuador in the midst of a press freedom crisis”, claims IPI in-situ report

The International Press Institute (IPI) released a final report on its May 2012 press freedom mission to Ecuador, stating that the nation’s private media outlets are being targeted by the government of President Rafael Correa.
Wednesday, October 24th 2012 - 21:04 UTC
First time in US presidential race history that no candidates are WASP

Argentine political analyst and historian Rosendo Fraga writes about the US presidential elections and their global impact, plus underlining some interesting facts about the country’s population and religion trends and their impacts.
Wednesday, October 24th 2012 - 05:51 UTC
Cristina Fernandez triggers further uncertainty and fears to markets and investors

The Argentine stock market Merval index fell the most in eleven months following on President Cristina Fernandez plans to overhaul securities rules and force insurers to spend more on industrial and infrastructure projects.
Wednesday, October 24th 2012 - 05:47 UTC
Brazil’s industrial production slows in September says Industries lobby

Brazil's industrial production slowed in September from August amid tight competition and a lack of demand, according to a survey released Tuesday by the country's National Confederation of Industries, or CNI.
Wednesday, October 24th 2012 - 05:44 UTC
Brazil a magnet for auto manufacturers: Land Rover and KIA with plant plans

Jaguar Land Rover will likely decide before the end of this year whether to build a factory in Brazil, local President Flavio Padovan said on Tuesday. South Korea’s KIA Company is also considering the manufacturing plant option following the increase in import taxes.
Wednesday, October 24th 2012 - 05:41 UTC
Spanish economy continues to contract with no short term expectations of change

Spain’s economy contracted 0.4% in the third quarter and continues to face strong headwinds, the central bank said on Tuesday. Adverse financial conditions eased “somewhat” and the decline in domestic demand was 1.2%, an improvement over the 1.4% fall in the second quarter.
Wednesday, October 24th 2012 - 05:38 UTC
South Georgia government in Norway for reindeer eradication project and krill fishery

A team from the government of South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands was in Norway during September to advance in the planning for the reindeer eradication project which is expected to begin on New Year and to discuss about the krill fishery, reports the South Georgia Newsletter September edition.
Wednesday, October 24th 2012 - 05:34 UTC
‘Ice Project’ will feature film on Shackleton and search for his vessel Endurance

There are impressive plans to mark the centenary of British explorer Ernest Shackleton’s 1914 Endurance expedition with a search for the wreck of the vessel on the sea floor in the Weddell Sea and a feature film based on the failed expedition, shipwreck and subsequent survival and heroic rescue the stranded men.
Wednesday, October 24th 2012 - 05:21 UTC
Consensus in Argentine congress to approve the teen suffrage bill

Argentine President Cristina Fernández said that giving youngsters between 16 and 18 years old the opportunity to vote gives democracy more sustainability because “the more people decide, better.”
Wednesday, October 24th 2012 - 05:19 UTC
Italian seismic experts sentenced to jail for inadequate warning triggers global controversy

Six scientists and a government official were sentenced to six years in prison for manslaughter by an Italian court on Monday for failing to give adequate warning of an earthquake that killed more than 300 people in L'Aquila in 2009.