MercoPress. South Atlantic News Agency
Stories for February 12th 2014
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Wednesday, February 12th 2014 - 22:55 UTC
Falklands' visit of Uruguayan lawmakers delegation upsets Argentina
The visit of four Uruguayan lawmakers to the Falkland Islands is receiving ample coverage from the Argentine media particularly the intention of closer links between Montevideo and the Islands including the possibility of sending Uruguayan manpower as well as promoting trade, tourism, culture and social relations
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Wednesday, February 12th 2014 - 09:09 UTC
Pacific Alliance signs accord to scrap 92% of inter-trade tariffs and bolster ties with Asia
Heads of state from the Pacific Alliance, comprised of Chile, Colombia, Mexico, and Peru, signed a deal on Monday that will scrap 92% of tariffs on goods and services traded between them. Created in 2012 the Alliance aims to integrate free markets in trade, energy, finance and infrastructure, and bolster ties with Asia, a key trading partner.
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Wednesday, February 12th 2014 - 09:05 UTC
2014 World Cup stadium workers threaten to strike for better working conditions
Workers at a World Cup stadium in the jungle city of Manaus are threatening to go on strike to demand better conditions following a third recent construction-related death at the venue. A walkout could further delay the completion of the Arena da Amazonia just months before the start of football’s showcase tournament.
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Wednesday, February 12th 2014 - 00:08 UTC
Gibraltar takes border queues dispute to Brussels: Spanish government 'furious'
The Spanish Government is “furious” at Gibraltar’s high profile with EU decision makers, the Rock’s Liberal Democrat MEP, Sir Graham Watson, said on Monday. The lawmaker was speaking on the eve of a three-day visit to Brussels by a delegation from the Gibraltar Government led by Chief Minister Fabian Picardo.
