Stories for January 8th 2013

Tuesday, January 8th 2013 - 07:14 UTC
Falklands have become a nation that “shares with Uruguay common memories and times to come”

By Dr. Jorge Stanham, MBE - The British Hospital in Montevideo has a long established relation with the Falkland Islands going back over a century.
Tuesday, January 8th 2013 - 06:58 UTC
Chile government spending rate below the economy’s performance for second year running

Government expenditure in Chile expanded an estimated 5% last year while the economy grew 5.5%, making it the second consecutive year in which the economy outperforms outlays.
Tuesday, January 8th 2013 - 06:52 UTC
Spain intent in limiting the number of flights to Gibraltar, says The Telegraph

Spain is to toughen its stance over Gibraltar in the long-running dispute over sovereignty following a year that has seen an increase in diplomatic tensions, according to reports in the UK daily The Telegraph.
Tuesday, January 8th 2013 - 06:47 UTC
“Star Princess” calls at Puerto Madryn, the first of four visits this season

The Bermuda flagged “Star Princess” called on Monday at the Argentine Patagonia port of Puerto Madryn with over 2.400 passengers and 1.200 crew members. This is the second time in the current season the 290 metres long cruise vessel docks in Puerto Madryn and the first this year, reports the local media.
Tuesday, January 8th 2013 - 00:49 UTC
Cristina Fernandez flies Jan 10 to Havana in support of Chavez and Maduro

The Argentine government confirmed on Monday that President Cristina Fernandez would be flying on Thursday to Cuba to visit her Venezuelan peer Hugo Chavez, fighting for his life after a fourth cancer surgery with complications, and on the day which he should be taking office after October’s re-re-election.
Tuesday, January 8th 2013 - 00:21 UTC
Venezuelan Catholic Church calls for constitutional respect on inauguration day

Venezuela’s Catholic Church issued a veiled warning to the government on Monday against overriding the constitution by delaying cancer-stricken Hugo Chavez's inauguration for a new term as president.
Tuesday, January 8th 2013 - 00:18 UTC
“Delivery” cat caught red-handed with saws and drills entering Brazilian jail

A cat, which was busted in a Brazilian prison with saws and drills strapped to its body, has remained silent on the details of an apparent jailbreak plot. ¬The feline was caught in a Brazilian prison while trying to deliver tools that could help inmates escape incarceration.
Tuesday, January 8th 2013 - 00:07 UTC
Argentina charters private UK plane for Cristina Fernandez next tour to avoid legal surprises

The Argentine government issued a statement in response to a recent piece published on the British tabloid “The Sun”, and assured that President Cristina Fernández will fly in a private plane on her next tour to avoid a potential impounding of the official presidential plane by vulture funds.
Tuesday, January 8th 2013 - 00:04 UTC
Uruguay wants to become one of the world’s leading wind power producers

The Uruguayan government has set its sights on becoming one of the world's leading wind power producers as part of plans to produce 90% of its electricity from renewable sources by 2015, although much of the plan is still on the drawing board.