Stories for 2012

Friday, October 19th 2012 - 17:22 UTC
“Political mission” sent to Ghana for release of ARA Libertad returns empty handed

The Argentine tight-lipped ‘political’ delegation sent to Ghana to try and achieve the release of the Navy’s flagship ARA Libertad impounded by a US based fund and confirmed by an Accra court, is returning to Buenos Aires empty handed not before experiencing a tense incident with the crew of the vessel docked in Tema.
Friday, October 19th 2012 - 05:25 UTC
Strong message from Lula da Silva to victorious Chavez: prepare your succession

Former Brazilian President Lula da Silva said he believes it is time for Venezuelan leader Hugo Chavez, recently re-elected for another six years, “to begin preparing his succession”
Friday, October 19th 2012 - 05:19 UTC
Argentina’s flagship trapped in Ghana by creditors with no political solution in sight

The saga of the Argentine Navy flagship ARA Libertad retained in Ghana seems to have no short term political solution as the government of President Cristina Fernandez was expecting, while in Buenos Aires the head of military strategic intelligence resigned and there is mounting pressure on the Ministry of Defence.
Friday, October 19th 2012 - 02:23 UTC
Environmental groups call for more protected zones off East Antarctica

Thirty environmental groups on Thursday issued a joint appeal for upcoming talks on establishing protected zones in the seas off East Antarctica to widen the scope of the marine haven.
Friday, October 19th 2012 - 01:35 UTC
Chilean lawmaker wants Chiloé students to learn English in the Falklands

Chilean lawmaker Gabriel Ascencio is promoting a program of scholarships for students from his constituency in the south of Chile to travel to the Falkland Islands to learn English and become proficient in the language.
Friday, October 19th 2012 - 00:48 UTC
Argentine military governor of the Falklands arrested for human rights violations

The military governor of the Falkland Islands during Argentina’s brief occupation of the archipelago in 1982 was detained for his alleged role in human rights abuses at a notorious torture center in the 1970s, prosecutors said Thursday.
Friday, October 19th 2012 - 00:02 UTC
Obama administration admits trade, security and migration as pending issues with Latam

President Barak Obama ends his four years in January with free trade and security, particularly in Central America, as pending issues to develop in Latin America, said Assistant Secretary of State for Western Hemisphere Affairs Roberta Jackson in a press round with foreign correspondents.
Thursday, October 18th 2012 - 23:13 UTC
Hilary Clinton announces “energy diplomacy”, an issue of “wealth and power”

Energy is key to economic development and political stability, US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said on Thursday, citing example of developing countries like India and China where energy needs are growing rapidly along with their economies.
Thursday, October 18th 2012 - 22:56 UTC
Venezuela/Paraguay rift spoils Brazil’s plans for a ‘normal’ Mercosur summit

Venezuela’s expulsion of Paraguayan diplomats from Caracas, as a direct consequence of the ongoing conflict inside Mercosur has left Brazil with the challenge of recomposing relations inside the group ahead of Mercosur next summit in December which will be hosted by the administration of President Dilma Rousseff.
Thursday, October 18th 2012 - 22:53 UTC
Argentina joins the UN Security Council with overwhelming support of 182 votes

The UN General Assembly elected Argentina, Rwanda and Australia to the 15-national Security Council for 2013 and 2014. Rwanda and Argentina were unopposed in their bids for the Africa seat and the Latin American and Caribbean seat.