Stories for June 2014

Wednesday, June 4th 2014 - 08:30 UTC
Another 180,000 tickets for the World Cup will be put on sale on Wednesday

Football fans have one more chance to experience the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil live in the 12 stadiums. announced FIFA. As of 00.01 Brazilian time on Wednesday, 4 June 2014, about 180,000 tickets will be up for sale on www.FIFA.com/tickets, in addition to those tickets that are currently available. There will be tickets for all 64 matches.
Wednesday, June 4th 2014 - 08:19 UTC
Spain's Felipe VI will be proclaimed on 18 June before the two houses of Parliament

Spain's crown prince will be proclaimed King Felipe VI on June 18 before Parliament in Madrid, legislative officials said Tuesday. The 46-year-old Felipe de Borbon, who currently holds the title of Prince of Asturias, will succeed his father, King Juan Carlos, who announced on Monday that he was abdicating.
Wednesday, June 4th 2014 - 07:43 UTC
Over 100 British MPs come out in support of Argentina and condemn 'vulture funds'

More than 100 British Members of Parliament have signed a resolution of support for Argentina in the fight against hedge fund holdout investors, and warned that if the United States Justice System ruled against the nation it could fall into default.
Wednesday, June 4th 2014 - 00:47 UTC
UK Minister Simmonds to visit Miami and Sao Paulo to support the English team

UK Foreign Office Minister Mark Simmonds is scheduled to visit Sao Paulo and Miami to promote the travel safety 'Be On The Ball' campaign, preparing fans for the World Cup and to support the English team.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.