Stories for 2013

Tuesday, June 4th 2013 - 07:00 UTC
Mujica calls on Spain for a more active role in the EU/Mercosur trade discussions

Uruguayan president Jose Mujica called on Spain for a more decisive role in the trade and cooperation agreement discussions between Mercosur and the European Union which have been going on for over a decade.
Tuesday, June 4th 2013 - 06:07 UTC
Chile in US visa waiver program; Obama receives Piñera at the White House

Chilean citizens have been chosen for the US Visa Waiver program, Chilean president Sebastián Piñera announced on Monday in Washington. He is scheduled to meet President Barack Obama at the White House on Tuesday to talk trade and other regional issues.
Tuesday, June 4th 2013 - 05:44 UTC
Airbus shows off its latest products at 50th Paris Air Show

Airbus is showcasing its latest commercial and military product range at the 50th international Paris Air Show at Le Bourget from June 17th to 23rd, 2013. The latest innovations from the EADS Group will be on display and experts will be available to answer questions.
Tuesday, June 4th 2013 - 05:33 UTC
World Tourism Day will promote water conservation efforts

This year’s World Tourism Day (WTD) (September 27) theme focuses on tourism’s significant role and contribution to worldwide water conservation efforts. The theme is in line with the UN General Assembly’s declaration of 2013 as the United Nations International Year of Water Cooperation, providing the opportunity to further highlight the shared responsibility of the tourism sector to the wider sustainability objectives.
Tuesday, June 4th 2013 - 05:27 UTC
Strong reaction from Bolivarian countries to Colombia’s cooperation with NATO

President Juan Manuel Santos announcement over the weekend that Colombia will look for a cooperation understanding with NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) on their invitation, has irked the so called Latinamerican group of ‘anti-imperialist countries’, at a moment when relations between neighbouring Colombia and Venezuela have hit a new low.
Tuesday, June 4th 2013 - 05:07 UTC
Uruguayan forestry company buys turbines for a 90 MW wind farm

Denmark’s Vestas Wind Systems wind-turbine maker received a 90-megawatt turbine order from Compañia Forestal Uruguaya SA for the Pintado power plant in south centre Uruguay. The 30 3-megawatt turbines project will be serviced by the company for 15 years and the farm is expected to be operational by the second quarter of next year.
Tuesday, June 4th 2013 - 05:05 UTC
Brazil provides billions to fund renewable-power and bio-fuel technology

Brazil will pour 6.1 billion Reais (2.85 billion dollar) to fund renewable-power and bio-fuel technology research, accelerating its efforts to modernize its energy industry and shift away from a commodity-export based economy.
Tuesday, June 4th 2013 - 05:01 UTC
How will Cristina Fernandez react the day after, next October, faced with defeat?

Former Argentine president Eduardo Duhalde expressed concern over the results of the coming mid-term elections next October fearing the reaction of President Cristina Fernandez if she loses the congressional majority.
Tuesday, June 4th 2013 - 04:56 UTC
Brazil shields borders with state of the art scanners and drones, ahead of major global events

Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff announced this week plans to strengthen the fight against cross-border organized crime by equipping state and local governments with high-tech scanners and surveillance equipment.
Monday, June 3rd 2013 - 18:04 UTC
Uruguay’s president cancels last leg of European tour on medical advice

Uruguayan president Jose Mujica, 78, cancelled the last leg of his European visit, Italy, saying he was exhausted and suffering from jet-lag. He has been in the road since May 22, with a first official three-day visit to China, later to Spain, the Vatican and to Galicia and the Basque country, from where his family came.