Stories for August 2015

Monday, August 17th 2015 - 07:18 UTC
Formal farewell for Argentine Malvinas Mirage aircraft, after 40 years service

Last week the Argentine Air Force formally bid farewell to the remaining French built Mirage jet fighters, which saw combat during the Falkland Islands conflict in 1982, since in three months time they will be decommissioned after four decades service. The occasion was the 103 anniversary of the Air Force (10th August but celebrated on the 13th).
Monday, August 17th 2015 - 06:59 UTC
Argentine Air Force virtually grounded following drastic spending cuts

Difficult times for the Argentine Air Force, not only was the Minister of Defense Agustín Rossi caught asleep during the celebration of the service's anniversary, but also as of next Tuesday administrative staff at the headquarters Edificio Condor will be working a shorter shift, from 08:00 in the morning to 13:00 hours with the purpose of savings in power and other supplies as well as rationing catering.
Monday, August 17th 2015 - 06:52 UTC
Suriname leader Bouterse takes office for another five-year term

Suriname former military ruler Desi Bouterse officially began a second consecutive five-year term in office after being sworn in, promising to diversify the country’s economy and make the country less dependent on bauxite, gold and oil exports.
Monday, August 17th 2015 - 06:21 UTC
“Dilma Out”, was voiced by hundreds of thousands across Brazil

Hundreds of thousands of demonstrators took to the streets across Brazil to call for the impeachment of president Dilma Rousseff, whom they blame for a vast corruption scandal and the economy's worst slump in a quarter-century. Less than a year into her tumultuous second term, the president's support has dwindled to single digits in recent polls, while two in three support calls for her impeachment.
Saturday, August 15th 2015 - 08:50 UTC
Uruguay says Brazil rejects idea of leaving Mercosur, but agrees that deep changes are urgent

Uruguay's foreign minister said on Friday that “nobody” supports the proposal from the Brazilian Senate president Renan Calheiros to put an end to the Mercosur customs union. However he did point out that he proposal exposed that the block effectively is 'not working' and needs to have its foundations reviewed.
Saturday, August 15th 2015 - 08:33 UTC
Kerry calls for a new era in relations with Cuba, but also urged political change

US Secretary of State John Kerry declared a new era in relations as he celebrated restored diplomatic ties in Havana on Friday, but he also urged political change in Cuba, telling Cubans they should be free to choose their own leaders.
Saturday, August 15th 2015 - 08:14 UTC
US dollar in Argentina reaches its highest mark so far this year: 15.10 Pesos

Argentina's foreign exchange market was quite active on Friday and the so called 'blue' or 'parallel' dollar hit the highest mark in the year at 15.10 Pesos. Meanwhile the official US dollar ended half a cent higher at 9.255 Pesos in banks and foreign exchange agencies.
Saturday, August 15th 2015 - 08:04 UTC
Falklands time capsule to commemorate 250th anniversary of Union Flag raised in the Islands

A time capsule commemorating the 250th birthday of the Union Flag being raised at Port Egmont in the Falkland Islands was delivered to Saunders Island last week.
Saturday, August 15th 2015 - 07:38 UTC
UK present at the Prado agriculture show to promote business and education

The British embassy will be present at Uruguay's Prado agriculture show with a pavilion geared to promote business, education, culture, tourism, gastronomy and entertainment. The 110th edition of the Prado event, Uruguay's main agri-business display will take place in Montevideo, between September 9 and 20.
Saturday, August 15th 2015 - 07:27 UTC
Massive protest turnout on Sunday could decide Brazilian president's future

Hundreds of thousands of angry of citizens are expected to take to the streets of more than 114 Brazilian cities on Sunday as allegations of corruption and incompetence swamp the government, and plummeting commodity prices sap its economy, posing a key test for President Dilma Rousseff.