Stories for December 2014

Tuesday, December 23rd 2014 - 04:17 UTC
Broad Front Deputies pass Media Law bill in Uruguay

New regulations for broadcast media about to be signed into law shortly. President-elect Tabare Vazquez also supports the move.
Tuesday, December 23rd 2014 - 04:05 UTC
Buenos Aires Zoo orangutan granted writ of 'habeas corpus'

Animal not just things. Unprecedented court ruling indicates that although not human, 29-year-old Sandra has the right to be set free to live in a Brazilian sanctuary.
Monday, December 22nd 2014 - 23:56 UTC
Argentine convicts want to form their own political party for 2015 presidential elections

Leader of the presumed innocent hopes to lure 200,000 of his fellow prison inmates to vote for “one candidate.” (most likely FPV)
Monday, December 22nd 2014 - 22:51 UTC
UK-Brazil collaborative small-scale scientific research funded

Research Councils UK announces nearly 6 million pounds in joint funding between the two countries for Research Partnerships under the Newton Fund.
Monday, December 22nd 2014 - 22:28 UTC
Travellers advised to check before flying a drone in Antarctica

IAATO warns security measures essential for this relatively new activity. Tour operators may have to ban the use of unmanned vehicles out of environmental concerns
Monday, December 22nd 2014 - 22:06 UTC
FCO moves forward with changes to birth and death registration overseas

Phase four, which includes Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Ecuador and Venezuela to start on January 14
Monday, December 22nd 2014 - 20:45 UTC
Argentina: Jigger owners request to start squid season earlier

The Chamber of Jigger Owners from Argentina (CAPA) has requested the Federal Fisheries Council (CFP) the anticipated start of the squid (Illex argentinus) season in 2015.
Monday, December 22nd 2014 - 08:48 UTC
Oil price may slump to US$ 20... or then again maybe not

Market analysts describes two possible international scenarios. Whichever one prevails will be decisive. But it is not happenning soon.
Monday, December 22nd 2014 - 08:42 UTC
Colombian nationals to be deported from Venezuela

Fourth time in 2014, always amid allegations of “inhuman and degrading ” treatment. Ombudsman monitoring situation, offering assistance to those involved
Monday, December 22nd 2014 - 08:35 UTC
Poet, writer Horacio Ferrer dies in Buenos Aires at age 81

Author of Ballad for a Madman (Balada para un loco), the Uruguayan born artist was a close collaborator of Astor Piazzolla's and other tango musicians.