Stories for April 2015

Monday, April 20th 2015 - 06:20 UTC
March inflation in Argentina ranges from 1.3% to 2.12%

Argentine inflation in March reached 2.12% over February accumulating 29.8% in the last twelve months according to the average of private consultants, which every month is released by opposition members in Congress. This is one percentage point higher than the official March rate announced by the Argentine government's discredited stats office, Indec, 1.3%.
Saturday, April 18th 2015 - 10:32 UTC
Making the Falklands safe: clearing mines from the 1982 conflict

Falkland Islands former minefields that have been cleared by BACTEC International’s (*) deminers are, “cleared to a higher quality than the areas that are outside the fences,” assured Project Manager Julius Unsing, speaking to Penguin News this week.
Saturday, April 18th 2015 - 10:13 UTC
UK accuses Argentina of bullying the Falklands; it's time they begin acting 'responsibly'

Britain's Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond has accused Argentina of bullying after it announced on Friday in London that it was starting legal action against companies drilling for oil and gas near the Falkland Islands.
Saturday, April 18th 2015 - 09:20 UTC
Argentina again threatens Falklands' oil companies with legal actions, this time in London

Argentina's Secretary of State for Malvinas Affairs, Daniel Filmus, defended Argentina´s sovereignty rights over the Falkland Islands in a speech he delivered in London condemning UK´s recent decision to increase its military presence in the South Atlantic, outlined the scope of the criminal lawsuit against oil companies 'illegally' operating in Falklands/Malvinas waters and warned of the environmental risks these activities entail.
Friday, April 17th 2015 - 22:35 UTC
Falklands says Argentina continues “to ignore out right to determine our future and develop our economy”

The Argentine government continues disrespectfully to ignore “our inalienable right to determine our own future” and “develop our economy”, said the elected government of the Falkland Islands in a release responding to Argentine determination to impede the Islands right to develop the hydrocarbons industry and claims about 'militarization' of the South Atlantic.
Friday, April 17th 2015 - 04:40 UTC
Unasur opens Defense School to elaborate a shared doctrine of peace and stability

The Union of South American Nations, Unasur will celebrate this Friday its eighth anniversary with the official opening of the South American Defense School (Esude) created to instruct on defense and security issues, both at civil and military level, following 'the principles of a regional strategic vision'.
Friday, April 17th 2015 - 04:32 UTC
Pope Francis to visit Ecuador, Bolivia and Paraguay next July

Pope Francis will make his first visit as pontiff to Spanish-speaking Latin America in July, stopping in Ecuador, Bolivia and Paraguay, the Vatican said Thursday. The pope will kick off his trip in Ecuador on July 6, then travel to Bolivia on July 8 and wrap up his tour in Paraguay from July 10 to 12.
Friday, April 17th 2015 - 04:12 UTC
Malvinas Secretary Filmus to talk about Falklands and oil in London

Argentina's Secretary for Malvinas Islands Affairs, Daniel Filmus will be giving a conference on Friday in London on the Falkland Islands sovereignty dispute with the UK and the current round of oil drilling offshore the Islands, in what Argentina considers its territory.
Friday, April 17th 2015 - 03:39 UTC
Mercosur must exhaust efforts to advance in trade talks with EU, insists Uruguay

Mercosur must exhaust efforts with determination to advance in trade negotiations with the European Union, said Uruguay's Deputy foreign minister Jose Luis Cancela confirming the country's commitment with the block, but also demanding 'sincerity' in addressing the challenges and agreeing on an international insertion strategy.
Friday, April 17th 2015 - 03:35 UTC
Punta Arenas cruise visitors numbers up 30% during the 2014/15 season

Cruise visitors to Punta Arenas, extreme south of Chile during this last 2014/15 season increased by 30%, with 48 vessel calls between last October and April this year, according to Chilean migration and international police records. This represents 78.872 cruise passengers, and is an increase over the 35 calls from the previous season 2013/2014.