Stories for March 29th 2014

Saturday, March 29th 2014 - 09:22 UTC
‘Kelpers’, helping Argentine to understand the Falklands growing nation

The reaction of the Argentine public to Clarin journalist and author Natasha Niebieskikwiat's recently launched book ‘Kelpers’ has been, “less aggressive,” than she expected Natasha told Penguin News.
Saturday, March 29th 2014 - 06:25 UTC
Falklands receives US oil company temporary dock facility for exploration operations

Houston based oil company Noble Energy expects to inject 4 million dollars into Falklands businesses with the construction of the temporary dock facility which arrived in the Islands this week, Senior Vice President Susan Cunningham told those attending a presentation in Stanley on Monday evening.
Saturday, March 29th 2014 - 06:20 UTC
UK remains “the US most capable and interoperable ally” in defense issues

UK Defense Secretary Philip Hammond has been talking about why the UK and US must remain partners of choice in defense. This week Mr Hammond gave a speech at the Heritage Foundation in Washington DC about the special relationship that exists between the UK and the US, describing the UK as the most capable and interoperable ally.
Saturday, March 29th 2014 - 06:17 UTC
Support for Rousseff faltering, but still the strongest candidate for October's election

Support for Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff has faltered ahead of October's presidential election, a poll showed Thursday, although she remains a favorite to win a second term.
Saturday, March 29th 2014 - 06:11 UTC
Brazil's 2,3% growth in 2013 came as a surprise, even for Minister Mantega

Brazil's economy expanded 2.3% in 2013, compared with growth of 1% the previous year, the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics, IBGE, said this week. The country's GDP for 2013 was estimated at 4.84 trillion Reais (some 2.05 trillion dollars), the IBGE said.
Saturday, March 29th 2014 - 06:06 UTC
Venezuela opposition leader Leopoldo Lopez will remain in a military prison

The Caracas Court of Appeals rejected on Friday the defense attorney's plea for the release of opposition leader Leopoldo Lopez, locked up in a military prison since last Feb. 18, Venezuela's Supreme Court said Friday.
Saturday, March 29th 2014 - 05:50 UTC
Venezuela’s Failing State

By Leopoldo López - Los Teques, Venezuela — As I compose these words from the Ramo Verde military prison outside Caracas, I am struck by how much Venezuelans have suffered.
Saturday, March 29th 2014 - 05:46 UTC
Argentina takes EU biodiesel antidumping measures to WTO

Argentina formally requested the World Trade Organization's (WTO) Dispute Settlement Body (DSB) the establishment of a panel to address the European Union antidumping measures against Argentine bio-diesel. The initiative was rejected by the EU this week.
Saturday, March 29th 2014 - 05:43 UTC
Argentina denies the subsidies reduction will have an inflationary impact

Argentina's new subsidies’ scheme will have an “insignificant” impact on prices since the whole package basically involves a 'redistribution' of funds, argued Cabinet Chief Jorge Capitanich, emphasizing the decision aims at “encouraging the rational and responsible use of public services.”
Saturday, March 29th 2014 - 05:29 UTC
Repsol infighting reveals disappointment with CEO Brufau

Shareholders of Spain's Repsol approved the oil major's 5 billion dollars settlement with Argentina over the 2012 seizure of YPF at an annual meeting on Friday. The agreement had already been approved by the Argentine Congress and by the board of the Spanish company.