Stories for 2014

Saturday, March 8th 2014 - 06:53 UTC
US Vice-president Biden expected to address Venezuelan situation while in Chile

US Vice President Joe Biden will hold talks with Latin American leaders about protest-hit Venezuela during his trip to Chile from Sunday for the inauguration of President Michelle Bachelet scheduled for Tuesday and which is expected to convene regional leaders.
Saturday, March 8th 2014 - 06:47 UTC
Brazil's trade deficit soars in February: 6.3bn dollars if first two months of 2014

Brazil recorded its largest February trade deficit ever, deepening a trade gap this year that underscores the lack of competitiveness from local industry. The deficit reached 2.125 billion dollars the trade ministry announced.
Saturday, March 8th 2014 - 06:37 UTC
US unemployment rises slightly in February despite a boost in new jobs

The US economy added 175,000 new jobs in February, but the unemployment rate rose slightly to 6.7%. The jobs figures, from the US Labor Department, were better than many had been expecting and marked a rebound from two weak months.
Saturday, March 8th 2014 - 06:32 UTC
Unasur meets to address the Venezuelan situation next Tuesday in Chile

Latin American foreign ministers and most probably presidents, will meet next week to discuss the unrest in Venezuela that has left at least 21 dead and hundreds injured and arrested following weeks of protests and clashes, according to the Ecuadorean president Rafael Correa.
Saturday, March 8th 2014 - 06:19 UTC
Military personnel in Falkland Islands totals 1.060, says MoD

There are currently 1,060 military personnel stationed in the Falkland Islands, confirmed the Minister of State for the Ministry of Defense Mark Francois on Wednesday, according to a report from the latest edition of the Falklands' Penguin News.
Saturday, March 8th 2014 - 06:02 UTC
February experienced a sharp increase in FAO Food Prices Index

Weather-related events and increased demand came into play as the FAO Food Price Index registered its sharpest increase since mid-2012, averaging 208.1 points in February 2014. The new level is 5.2 points, or 2.6%, above a slightly revised index for January, but is still 2.1% lower than last year at the same time.
Saturday, March 8th 2014 - 05:54 UTC
OAS agrees on declaration calling for peace and an end to violence in Venezuela

The Organization of American States (OAS) Permanent Council approved late Friday night after a whole day of discussions and by an ample majority, a statement in support of peace and an end to violence in Venezuela, where street protests and clashes have left at least 22 dead and hundreds injured and arrested.
Friday, March 7th 2014 - 05:10 UTC
With an eye on Argentina and Venezuela, Brazil private sector wants Mercosur trade in local currencies

Brazil's private sector concerned with harsh times ahead, particularly with exports to Argentina and Venezuela are proposing that Mercosur trade should be done with local currencies leaving aside the US dollar. The initiative was launched by the president of the Brazil-Argentina Commerce Chamber.
Friday, March 7th 2014 - 05:02 UTC
OAS leader compares the 'dynamic imbalance' in trade talks EU/US and EU with Mercosur

The dynamic imbalance in trade negotiations is clearly evident in the case of trade negotiations of Canada and the US with the European Union, and what happens with EU/Mercosur trade talks that have been going for seventeen years, with no clear results yet, according to OAS Secretary General Miguel Insulza.
Friday, March 7th 2014 - 04:48 UTC
MSC Certification for Falkland Islands Toothfish reflects high management standards

Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certification has been granted to the Falklands Islands Toothfish longline fishery, announced on Thursday Consolidated Fisheries Ltd. (CFL). The fishery is the first in the Falkland Islands to be certified and reflects the high standards of fisheries management and environmental measures practised within the Islands on the Patagonian toothfish fishery.