Stories for December 30th 2014

Tuesday, December 30th 2014 - 09:49 UTC
Brazil: Dilma facing new challenges for her second term in office

Analysts agree fiscal austerity and economic growth will be among the new government's priorities.
Tuesday, December 30th 2014 - 08:40 UTC
Hotel stays for New Year's Eve in Europe don't come cheap

Edinburgh ranks as the most expensive city in Europe in which to spend New Year's Eve, according to a new survey from a hotel room tourism website. The survey compared 30 major European destinations based on the cost of their lodging for December 31, 2014.
Tuesday, December 30th 2014 - 08:30 UTC
Maduro loyals appoint new TSJ Justices in Venezuela

No agreement reachable with opposition in three previous sessions. Nominations Committee must continue working.
Tuesday, December 30th 2014 - 08:20 UTC
Capitanich says Sancor to sell baby formula to China

The Argentina firm joins the ranks of the international producers authorised to enter the Asian country's market.
Tuesday, December 30th 2014 - 07:53 UTC
Uruguay watching Russia's 'perfect storm' closely

Uruguay's Economy Minister Mario Bergara and Vicepresident Danilo Astori agree on how Russia's situation will affect the South American country's trade balance and whether it may or may not have a direct impact on beef exports.
Tuesday, December 30th 2014 - 07:49 UTC
US dollar set aside - China, Russia trade in local currencies

New financial tools come into force as buffer against vulnerability to exchange rate fluctuations.
Tuesday, December 30th 2014 - 07:44 UTC
Argentine Senate passes China deals, Parlasur elections bills

Victory Front pushes forward with two projects aimed at reshaping the scenario in view of next year's presidential campaign.
Tuesday, December 30th 2014 - 07:37 UTC
Argentina's Supreme Court clears the way for Kurt Sonnenfeld's extradition

Charged with killing his first wife, he claims it is all a US conspiracy to silence him for what he saw as a Ground Zero videographer on 9/11
Tuesday, December 30th 2014 - 07:29 UTC
Guantanamo refugee wants to leave Uruguay

Reports indicate he would prefer to go back to his Palestine parents, who are too old to move to South America.