MercoPress. South Atlantic News Agency
Stories for April 13th 2013
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Saturday, April 13th 2013 - 05:39 UTC
A view from the Falklands on Margaret Thatcher's legacy
By Mike Summers (*)
The reports on the reaction in the United Kingdom to the death of Baroness Thatcher have shown a clear contrast between those who approved of her policies and those that did not. This is understandable and is no doubt true of any prime minister. However, here in the Falkland Islands there is very little difference of opinion. Margaret Thatcher is held in high regard and with deep affection by Islanders, for she is someone to whom we owe much. -
Saturday, April 13th 2013 - 05:36 UTC
Brazil determined to lower inflation; Central bank could raise Selic rate at next meeting
Brazil's top two economic policymakers warned on Friday that high inflation will not be tolerated. Central bank chief Alexandre Tombini and Finance Minister Guido Mantega said at separate events the government will not hesitate in taking measures to combat high inflation.
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Saturday, April 13th 2013 - 05:31 UTC
Madrid’s city council to vote naming a street after Margaret Thatcher
Madrid's conservative-run city council said on Friday it wants to name a street in the Spanish capital after former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, whose legacy has proved as polarising in death as she was in life.
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Saturday, April 13th 2013 - 05:29 UTC
President Rousseff pledges to double Brazilian per capita income by 2022
Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff said on Friday that the government intends to double per capita income by 2022, when Brazil celebrates 200 years of independence from Portugal.
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Saturday, April 13th 2013 - 01:37 UTC
Falkland Islands’ history and referendum message impact in Honduras and Guatemala
The way the Falkland Islands have developed into a self governing and self financing country and the recent referendum with its strong message, attracted genuine attention of another two countries visited by a Falklands’ delegation.
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Saturday, April 13th 2013 - 01:32 UTC
Falkland Islands’ delegation received in Latam with open doors and genuine interest
Latinamerican members of government, opinion formers and academics have been genuinely interested in hearing the Falkland Islanders’ point of view and the recent referendum results, revealed Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) Gavin Short.
