Stories for December 2014

Friday, December 26th 2014 - 01:04 UTC
Paraguay's first intelligence service created

The new national security network is aimed at detecting and neutralizing threats from domestic and international terrorist groups.
Friday, December 26th 2014 - 00:59 UTC
Uruguay's Economy Minister skeptical on ARU study

Consumers could have saved as much as US$ 167 million had fuel been imported directly instead of oil being refined by ANCAP. Mario Bergara deems it to be “overblown”
Thursday, December 25th 2014 - 22:27 UTC
Unusually abundant 2014 for Falkland Islands

The Falkland Islands Legislative Assembly describes 2014 as a “bumper year,” for the Islands' trade and industry.
Wednesday, December 24th 2014 - 12:23 UTC
Katia Abreu to become Brazil's new Minister of Agriculture

Other members of cabinet announced for Dilma's next term due to start on January 1.
Wednesday, December 24th 2014 - 09:34 UTC
Barenboim halts La Scala concert to reprimand “badly educated” fans

Musician upset by noisy, flashy picture taking audience - several previous warnings were of no use.
Wednesday, December 24th 2014 - 07:44 UTC
Foreign Ministers of Argentina, Chile sign additional protocols to Treaty of Maipu

Hector Timmerman, Heraldo Muñoz outline new phase in binational relationships. Transandean Train, Agua Negra and Las Leñas Paths to bring on significant progress.
Wednesday, December 24th 2014 - 06:43 UTC
State Dept. confirms resignation of Guantanamo Closure Special Envoy

Clifford Sloan had acted as a liaison with Uruguayan President Jose Mujica in bringing six refugees into the South American country for humanitarian reasons
Tuesday, December 23rd 2014 - 06:28 UTC
Groundbreaking of Chinese-backed Nicaragua Canal commences

Protesters, skepticism did not stop the administration of President Daniel Ortega. Project seeks to reshape country's poor economy,
Tuesday, December 23rd 2014 - 06:09 UTC
Sexual abuse scandal hits Argentine Air Force Academy

Male 23-year-old cadet discharged, turned over to the courts over two allegedly proven cases of rape and at least five other attempts against junior ranking women.
Tuesday, December 23rd 2014 - 04:36 UTC
Evo Morales' estate 12.67 percent higher than in 2012

President's affidavit before the State's General Comptrollership raises questions on how he amassed 437,787 US dollars. Opposition says he should have turned poorer, living on a public servant salary.