MercoPress. South Atlantic News Agency
Stories for June 3rd 2014
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Tuesday, June 3rd 2014 - 06:03 UTC
With help from FIFA, the stadium opening the World Cup approved the test
A less-than-capacity crowd at Sunday’s final World Cup test event at the Itaquerao venue in Sao Paulo means it will host a full crowd for the first time at the tournament opener.
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Tuesday, June 3rd 2014 - 05:51 UTC
Uruguay's primaries give birth to a new young leader in the ruling coalition
Yet more surprises from last Sunday's primaries in Uruguay to choose candidates for the October presidential election. Not only did the main opposition vote overwhelmingly for renewal, but now it has emerged that in the ruling coalition, which suffers from a generation of Jurassic leaders, a young challenger has emerged as the most voted and is now demanding a place in the presidential ticket.
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Tuesday, June 3rd 2014 - 05:44 UTC
Good news from Brazil: trade surplus in May and primary surplus in April
Some good news for the beleaguered Brazilian economy and President Dilma Rousseff's bid for re-election next October. According to the latest data supplies by the government, Brazil posted a trade surplus of 712 million dollars in May, recovering from a weak start to the year but still below historical levels.
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Tuesday, June 3rd 2014 - 05:39 UTC
Rio mayor: be sure when you arrive in Brazil it's not England or London
Those travelling to Brazil imagining they have arrived in England or those coming to Rio imagining to be in London “will undergo a frustrating experience” said Eduardo Paes, mayor of Rio do Janeiro, one of the cities to host the World Cup and the 2016 Olympics.
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Tuesday, June 3rd 2014 - 05:34 UTC
Argentina and Brazil closer to an auto industry agreement
Argentina and Brazil have 'cut differences' and advanced significantly in negotiations for an auto integration understanding that could be ready to be signed next week, according to industry sources in Buenos Aires.
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Tuesday, June 3rd 2014 - 05:26 UTC
Latin America losing its competitive edge as demand for commodities slows down
The United States ranks as the most competitive country in the world in a survey of 60 countries by IMD, a leading global business school in Switzerland. The survey finds Europe is recovering some of its competitive edge, while emerging economies, particularly in Latin America are struggling to hold their own.
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Tuesday, June 3rd 2014 - 05:16 UTC
Spanish king abdicates: time for a new generation 'to move to the front line'
King Juan Carlos of Spain announced on Monday that he was abdicating in favor of Crown Prince Felipe, his 46-year-old son, explaining in an address to the nation that it was time for a new generation to “move to the front line” and face the country’s challenges.
