Stories for January 2013

Tuesday, January 8th 2013 - 20:12 UTC
Cristina at the helm for ARA Libertad grand welcome party in Mar del Plata

The frigate ARA Libertad is already in Argentine waters and is scheduled to arrive Wednesday to the port of Mar del Plata, escorted by dozens of yachts and other vessels, to a huge reception ceremony headed by President Cristina Fernandez, ministers and top officials.
Tuesday, January 8th 2013 - 20:06 UTC
Top animal health organization calls on countries to lift ban on Brazilian beef

The head of the World Animal Health Organization (OIE) called on countries that are banning Brazilian beef imports, following a case of mad cow disease last month, to lift restrictions as soon as possible, saying they were not justified.
Tuesday, January 8th 2013 - 19:50 UTC
British Gas plays the Brazil card and begins oil production in pre-salt Santos basin

British Gas started oil production at the Sapinhoa field off Brazil, one of the “Big Five” discoveries in the pre-salt Santos Basin. Along with Petrobras and Repsol, BG plans to pump an initial 25.000 barrels a day from the deposit in BM-S-9 Block, the England-based producer said in a statement.
Tuesday, January 8th 2013 - 19:40 UTC
Brazil prepares to be a great World Cup host: sensual sexy words, in English pls

Taxi drivers and bellboys aren't the only ones going back to school to learn a little English ahead of the 2014 World Cup to be hosted in various cities across Brazil.
Tuesday, January 8th 2013 - 07:19 UTC
Chavez “virtual taking office” next Thursday in Caracas with leaders from friendly countries

The Venezuelan government is organizing a massive turnout for Thursday January 10 in support of re-re-elected president Hugo Chavez with the attendance of several Latinamerican leaders in what has been described as a “virtual taking office” ceremony.
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.