Stories for February 2014

Friday, February 21st 2014 - 06:52 UTC
Maduro warns CNN 'change coverage' or they will be forced out of the country

President of Venezuela Nicolás Maduro has warned that if US-owned television station CNN do not change their coverage of protests they will be forced out of the country. “CNN has the objective of forcing a civil war in order to provoke the 'gringo' [US] army against our fatherland. Alert the entire country, alert,” the head of state warned, in a live television appearance this evening.
Friday, February 21st 2014 - 06:46 UTC
Argentina and Brazil fearful Venezuelan crowds in the streets could be contagious

The current political crisis in Venezuela is rattling regional organizations, has two of the leading countries fearful of the crowds in the streets, while Latin American left wing populism believes there is a concerted right wing effort to destabilize the governments of Venezuela and Argentina, according to Argentine political analyst Rosendo Fraga.
Friday, February 21st 2014 - 00:16 UTC
Uruguayans want closer links and trade with the Falklands/Malvinas shows survey

A majority of Uruguayans, 55%, believe their country must support Argentina's sovereignty claims over the Falklands/Malvinas Islands but an overwhelming 80% also want closer trade links with the Islands and reject the ban on Falklands flagged vessels to operate from Montevideo or other Uruguayan ports. In both cases neutral opinions range 11% and 12%.
Thursday, February 20th 2014 - 10:27 UTC
Scolari wants to banish the ghosts of the 1950 when Brazil was beaten by Uruguay

Coach Luis Filipe Scolari says he wants Brazil to banish the ghosts of 1950, when his country last hosted the World Cup and lost the final in a defeat against neighboring Uruguay that has haunted them ever since.
Thursday, February 20th 2014 - 04:18 UTC
IMF concerned with risks in emerging markets from pulling back stimulus too quickly

Advanced economies, including the United States, must avoid pulling back stimulus too quickly given the weak global economic recovery and recent market volatility highlights key risks in some emerging markets, the International Monetary Fund said on Wednesday.
Thursday, February 20th 2014 - 04:11 UTC
North American partners meet to celebrate NAFTA 20 years, but the agenda has many frictions

US President Barack Obama joined the Mexican and Canadian leaders Wednesday for a North American summit focused on trade but marked by friction between the “three amigos”. Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto shook hands with Obama in an ornate state government palace in Toluca, near Mexico City, for private one-on-one talks before Prime Minister Stephen Harper joined them later.
Thursday, February 20th 2014 - 03:49 UTC
Cristina Fernandez turns 61 and her militants celebrate on twitter and YouTube

Argentine president Cristina Fernandez turned 61 on Wednesday and celebrated the event at El Calafate, “her place in the world” as she calls the Patagonian resort, where she arrived last Friday to party with family and friends.
Wednesday, February 19th 2014 - 23:15 UTC
Italian prime minister designate expects a parliament confidence vote on Monday

Italian Prime Minister-designate Matteo Renzi said he expected his new government to be in place in time for a formal vote of confidence in parliament on Monday, after he wrapped up consultations with the main political parties.
Wednesday, February 19th 2014 - 23:01 UTC
In a pre-recorded message López calls for protests against Maduro to continue

Imprisoned protest leader Leopoldo Lopez urged supporters to keep fighting for the departure of Venezuela's populist government, even as he was due in court accused of fomenting unrest that has killed at least five people.
Wednesday, February 19th 2014 - 22:50 UTC
Majority of Argentines want Cristina Fernandez to finish her four year mandate

Over half the Argentines want president Cristina Fernandez to remain in office and to finish her four year mandate and at the same time reject conspiracy theories which pretend to force the exit of the controversial leader.