Stories for August 6th 2013

Tuesday, August 6th 2013 - 22:03 UTC
Falklands: “there are three parties to the debate” UK tells Cristina Fernandez

The United Kingdom reiterated on Tuesday that there can be no Falkland Islands sovereignty discussions with Argentina unless and until the Islanders so wish, because there are three parties to the debate: UK, Argentina and the Falkland Islands people.
Tuesday, August 6th 2013 - 10:23 UTC
Falklands’ welcomes “positive step” by Argentina in marine conservation and fisheries management

The Falkland Islands Government has welcomed the announcement by the Senate of Argentina of the establishment of a Marine Protected Area (MPA) within the area of Burdwood Bank which lies within the Argentine Economic Zone, describing it as a “positive step” in the interest of marine conservation and fisheries management.
Tuesday, August 6th 2013 - 07:49 UTC
Trade expert and career diplomat, next Argentine ambassador in India

The Argentine Foreign ministry informed that India has extended its placet to trade expert and career diplomat Raul Ignacio Guastavino, as the next ambassador in New Delhi.
Tuesday, August 6th 2013 - 03:24 UTC
Tight race for President Cristina Fernandez candidate in Buenos Aires province

Next Sunday the Argentine electorate will be participating in the different parties’ primaries ahead of the mid term October ballot, which could signal the beginning of the end of the Kirchner decade. The event is identified as PASO, open, simultaneous and mandatory primaries.
Tuesday, August 6th 2013 - 03:19 UTC
Iran’s activity in the Americas to be re-evaluated, pledges Kerry to Congress

In a recent letter to Republican senator Mark Kirk, the US State Department said that in light of Argentine prosecutor Alberto Nisman's report on Iran, they were now re-evaluating the information in their highly criticized May report on Iranian activity in the Western Hemisphere.
Tuesday, August 6th 2013 - 03:10 UTC
Chilean judge closes case into the origin of Pinochet millions

Chilean court decided on Monday not to charge any of late Dictator Augusto Pinochet's family members in a long-running investigation into the origin of the general's fortune and his suspected embezzlement of public funds.
Tuesday, August 6th 2013 - 03:05 UTC
Inflation in Uruguay remains ever so far from the Central bank annual target

Consumer prices in Uruguay during July increased 0.77% while twelve-month inflation reached 8.75%, which is the highest since last February, and well ahead of the 8.21% to June, according to the latest release from the country’s National Stats Institute, INE.
Tuesday, August 6th 2013 - 03:01 UTC
General Motors ahead of Toyota and Volkswagen in the global car industry

General Motors outsold Toyota for the first time in six quarters, rising atop the industry and underscoring the resurgence of US automakers.
Tuesday, August 6th 2013 - 02:58 UTC
Spanish police calls for reinforcements to implement tighter controls in Gibraltar border

Spain’s main police union SUP has expressed concern to the central government that it will need support if its members are required to carry out extensive checks on people entering or leaving the Rock.