Stories for 2014

Tuesday, October 28th 2014 - 06:47 UTC
Brazil's markets react negatively to Rousseff's re-election; waiting for new finance minister name

A sharp drop in Brazil’s financial markets signalled investors are unsure whether the newly re-elected President Dilma Rousseff will take the necessary steps to reinvigorate the country’s stalled economy.
Tuesday, October 28th 2014 - 06:18 UTC
Reelected Dilma and Cristina Fernandez will discuss “strengthening Mercosur”

The reelected President of Brazil Dilma Rousseff called President Cristina Fernandez on Monday to thank her Argentine counterpart for her message of congratulations following victory at the polls, as well as organizing a bilateral meeting in Australia during the G20 summit.
Tuesday, October 28th 2014 - 06:06 UTC
Praise for reelected Dilma and Brazilian election from OAS Insulza

The Organization of American States (OAS) Secretary General, José Miguel Insulza, congratulated Brazilian president Dilma Rousseff, on her victory in Sunday´s election, and highlighted the exemplary character of the electoral process as well as wishing the Brazilian leader success in her new administration.
Tuesday, October 28th 2014 - 04:34 UTC
Falklands: the return of the British flag to Government House in Stanley

The Courier.co.uk has published a revealing piece on the night of the Argentine invasion to the Falklands, 2 April, 1982, the shootout with Argentine troops, the surrender and the return of the British flag to Government House on 14 June at the end of the conflict.
Tuesday, October 28th 2014 - 04:03 UTC
Gibraltar contracts top politician to lobby for the Rock's interests in Brussels

Sir Graham Watson has been hired by the Gibraltar Government to represent the Rock in Brussels on a three-year contract. His recruitment is part of Gibraltar's move to strengthen its presence in Brussels to ensure that Gibraltar’s voice is heard on issues that may impact on the Rock’s community and economy.
Monday, October 27th 2014 - 19:13 UTC
Falklands tourist board will attend US tour operators association conference in Boca Raton

After the successful nomination of the Falkland Islands as the “Best Destination for Wildlife and Nature”, awarded by the Travel Agents Choice Awards, the Falkland Islands Tourist Board will be attending the USTOA (United States Tour Operators Association), which this year will be held in Boca Raton, Florida.
Monday, October 27th 2014 - 07:31 UTC
Unasur warns about a period of slower economic activity in the region

Unasur (Union of South American Nations) chairman Ernesto Samper cautioned that recent oil and gas discoveries outside the region, a weaker demand for commodities from China and Europe and the 'evident strengthening' of the US dollar anticipate a slowdown of the region's economy.
Monday, October 27th 2014 - 06:57 UTC
Vazquez anticipates victory in November and pledges consensuses with other political forces

Uruguay's ruling coalition Broad Front presidential candidate Tabare Vazquez underlined on Sunday night that his political force received the most votes and is in the “threshold” of again having a parliamentary majority; however he anticipated he was willing to work to reach consensuses in political and social issues with other parties or groupings.
Monday, October 27th 2014 - 06:46 UTC
Bordaberry pledges support for Lacalle Pou in the 30 November runoff

Pedro Bordaberry, the Colorado party presidential candidate who did not make it to the runoff in Uruguay's Sunday election, announced the country 'urgently needs changes' and in this new scenario National party candidate Luis Lacalle Pou is the option.
Monday, October 27th 2014 - 06:31 UTC
Uruguayan presidential run-off on 30 November; ruling coalition ruins pollsters forecasts

Uruguayan pollsters again seem to have missed their target regarding estimate results of Sunday's legislative and presidential elections: the ruling Broad Front coalition presidential candidate Tabare Vazquez took a strong lead in the exit polls, and although he will be forced to a run-off with runner up Luis Lacalle Pou as anticipated, the percentage numbers indicate he should be able to achieve a comfortable win at the end of November, contrary to what was forecasted.