Stories for 2013

Thursday, June 20th 2013 - 02:16 UTC
Sao Paulo and Rio roll back bus fares but protests keep spreading to other cities

Brazil's two biggest cities agreed to revoke an increase in public transportation fares that set off demonstrations that have grown into nationwide protests against poor public services, inflation, corruption and lavish spending in stadiums to host global events.
Thursday, June 20th 2013 - 01:56 UTC
Unasur top-marks for Paraguay presidential election; recommends lifting suspension

The Union of South American Nations, Unasur expects Paraguayan president-elect Horacio Cartes to attend the next summit of the block in August in Suriname, said Salomon Lerner head of the Unasur electoral observers’ mission, who previously delivered a very positive report on last April’s presidential election.
Wednesday, June 19th 2013 - 23:54 UTC
Gibraltar invites Spanish treasury inspectors to dispel claims of tax evasion money

Spanish treasury inspectors tasked with “tightening the noose” on Gibraltar have been invited to travel to the British Overseas Territory and talk to officials in a bid to debunk claims that the Rock is harbouring tax dodgers from Spain.
Wednesday, June 19th 2013 - 23:33 UTC
Plans to restore historic trawler from the ‘Great War’ rusting in South Georgia

An historic trawler, originally from the city of Hull could be returned to the city as part of commemorations to mark the centenary of the First World War. The ‘Viola’, which is currently rusting in South Georgia, is the last remaining boat of its kind to have fought in what was known as the “Great War”.
Wednesday, June 19th 2013 - 23:23 UTC
Australian red meat exports to China break new record in May: 20.964 tons

Australian red meat exports (beef, lamb, mutton and goat meat) to China continue to go from strength to strength, with total shipments for May surpassing the previous all-time high registered in February.
Wednesday, June 19th 2013 - 06:12 UTC
Blow for CFK: Supreme Court rules unconstitutional Counsel of Magistrates reform

Argentina’s Supreme Court has ruled that the controversial Counsel of Magistrates reform, drafted by the Cristina Fernández (CFK) administration, is unconstitutional and suspended the election of the twelve members up for the popular vote in the next election. The result was six votes in favour and one against.
Wednesday, June 19th 2013 - 06:11 UTC
G8 summit agrees on new measure to clamp money laundering and corporate tax avoiders

Leaders of the G8 major economies have agreed new measures to clamp down on money launderers, illegal tax evaders and corporate tax avoiders. Governments agreed to give each other automatic access to information on their residents' tax affairs. They will also require shell companies - often used to exploit tax loopholes and invest money anonymously - to identify their effective owners.
Wednesday, June 19th 2013 - 06:07 UTC
Rousseff admits protestors grievances, praises democracy and meets Lula da Silva

As the threat of massive protests in Brazil’s major cities continues, President Dilma Rousseff early Tuesday tried to defuse the situation by acknowledging the need for better public services, more responsive governance and at the same time praising Brazilians commitment to a strong democracy.
Wednesday, June 19th 2013 - 06:02 UTC
Paraguayan president elect Cartes will visit Spain and European Union institutions

In a strong display of support for Paraguayan president-elect Horacio Cartes, European Union ambassadors confirmed the leader will be travelling next week to Brussels, seat of the EU in what will be his first contacts out of the region.
Wednesday, June 19th 2013 - 05:58 UTC
Bolivia’s Morales third presidential bid triggers strong controversy, involving OAS

Organization of American States, OAS, Secretary General Jose Miguel Insulza apologized to Bolivian president Evo Morales for the disclosure of a letter in which the indigenous leader back in 2008 when the discussion of a new constitution pledged he would not run for a third consecutive mandate.