Stories for December 2013

Monday, December 9th 2013 - 19:04 UTC
As protests spread, Argentine government yields to police forces demands

The Argentine police crisis in demand for higher salaries and better working conditions and which prompted protests and further lootings in several provinces last week and during the weekend rapidly spread on Monday to other districts.
Monday, December 9th 2013 - 16:57 UTC
Election confirms Venezuelan remains split and with no reconciliation on sight

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro declared victory in municipal elections as his ruling Socialists won a majority of votes nationwide on Sunday, even though they lost to the opposition in five key cities. He also pledged to deepen his “economic offensive” to force businesses to cut prices, which was a turning point in his campaign.
Monday, December 9th 2013 - 14:28 UTC
Gibraltar in a list of potential “risks or threats” to Spain's maritime security strategy

The Spanish Government has included Gibraltar in a list of potential ‘risks or threats’ to its national maritime security. The claim is contained in a single paragraph of a new 48-page national maritime security strategy policy approved by the Spain’s National Security Council last Thursday.
Monday, December 9th 2013 - 14:09 UTC
Chilean presidential debate first round favors under-dog Matthei

Evelyn Matthei of the right-wing Independent Democratic Union (UDI) and Michelle Bachelet of the left-leaning Socialist Party (PS) partook in their opening head-to-head presidential debate, as for the first campaign in Latin American history two women compete against each other in a presidential election second round.
Monday, December 9th 2013 - 11:07 UTC
Gibraltar new governor ratifies UK full support, self determination and dialogue with Spain

In previous years the arrival to Gibraltar of a new Governor by sea was part of the pageantry and tradition the Rock had come to expect - but sailing in on flagship HMS Bulwark after a sovereignty patrol of British waters, Lieutenant General Sir James Dutton captured Gibraltarians hearts and souls.
Sunday, December 8th 2013 - 22:08 UTC
Praise for Falklands world-wide diplomacy

Falkland Islanders have been praised for their international campaign of diplomacy explaining their democratic credentials to the world and proclaiming their overwhelming referendum vote for self-determination and retaining their links with the United Kingdom.
Saturday, December 7th 2013 - 22:07 UTC
Police unrest in Argentina continues to extend; Buenos Aires says it is prepared

The Argentine police unrest in demand for higher wages which started last Monday in Cordoba has rapidly spread to at least eight other provinces and the central government in Buenos Aires is preparing for a major challenge. It has already sent special gendarmerie forces to Santa Fe and Cordoba, on request from the governors.
Saturday, December 7th 2013 - 20:30 UTC
Municipal elections in Venezuela most probably will confirm deeply divided country

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro says that winning Sunday's municipal elections is essential for continuing the country's socialist revolution and honoring the legacy of the late Hugo Chavez. For opposition leader Henrique Capriles Radonski, the vote is seen as a referendum on Maduro's economic policies, which he says are destroying the country.
Saturday, December 7th 2013 - 06:51 UTC
Following marathon negotiations WTO reaches global deal to boost commerce

The World Trade Organization has agreed its first ever global deal aimed at boosting commerce. The agreement reached in Bali, Indonesia, simplifies trade procedures and also makes it easier for the poorest countries to sell their goods.
Saturday, December 7th 2013 - 06:43 UTC
US November data on jobs triggers optimism in world markets and strengthens the dollar

Global equity markets surged and the dollar rose against the Yen after stronger-than-expected US jobs data gave investors confidence the economy is strong enough to withstand an expected reduction in Federal Reserve stimulus.