Stories for December 9th 2015

Wednesday, December 9th 2015 - 21:17 UTC
Argentina with an acting president for 12 hours until Macri takes the oath

An Argentine federal judge ruled Wednesday that the mandate of President-elect Mauricio Macri is to begin at midnight, though he will not officially be head of state until he takes the oath of office 12 hours later.
Wednesday, December 9th 2015 - 21:03 UTC
Brazil highest court freezes special impeachment committee; gives Rousseff a week's break

Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff was granted breathing space by the Supreme Court in her fight against impeachment, when late Tuesday it imposed a week-long freeze on the special commission formed to recommend Congress whether Rousseff should be removed from office.
Wednesday, December 9th 2015 - 09:18 UTC
Vice-president Temer virtually announces split of Brazil's coalition government

The Brazilian Congress set in motion on Tuesday a complex process that will weigh the possible impeachment of President Dilma Rousseff, but even more significant was a letter made public by vice president Michel Temer, which clearly indicates a rift and a possible distancing of the senior partner in the ruling coalition.
Wednesday, December 9th 2015 - 08:54 UTC
Falklands' strict work safety measures for 2016 Illex fishery in Islands' waters

Measures that will sometimes exceed flag state requirements, in order to improve the safety of fisherman working on ships in the Illex fishery in Falklands waters have been agreed by the Falkland Islands Government.
Wednesday, December 9th 2015 - 08:42 UTC
Renowned conservationist Doug Tompkins dies during kayak accident in Chilean Patagonia

Douglas Tompkins, 72, the renowned conservationist and co-founder of The North Face, died on Tuesday in a kayaking accident in Lake General Carrera, on the Chilean side of Patagonia. He reportedly capsized in the water and suffered severe hypothermia. A source from Conservacion Patagonica, the non-profit founded in 2000 by his wife Kristine McDivitt Tompkins, confirmed his death.
Wednesday, December 9th 2015 - 08:38 UTC
Oil prices plummet to seven-year lows on global supply glut

Oil prices slid on Tuesday, approaching seven-year low points on a global supply glut and weak demand growth. Crude futures had already slumped Monday after the OPEC oil producers cartel last week refused to slash record high output, in a market dogged by oversupply.
Wednesday, December 9th 2015 - 08:17 UTC
Malcorra does not discard a trade agreement with US; Obama could visit Argentina next year

Argentina's foreign minister-designate Susana Malcorra said the FTAA (Free Trade Area Of the Americas) is not a bad word suggesting the country could eventually sign a free trade deal with the United States in the future. She also referred to the Falklands/Malvinas dispute, “an urgent claim” but focusing on things in common and “not differences”.
Wednesday, December 9th 2015 - 08:06 UTC
It's official: Venezuelan opposition wins a two thirds majority in the legislature

Venezuela said the opposition coalition MUD has won a two-thirds super majority in the country’s legislature, a major victory in Sunday’s elections.
Wednesday, December 9th 2015 - 04:34 UTC
Cristina Fernandez will not attend Macri's swear-in ceremony on Thursday

Argentine president Cristina Fernandez will not be attending the swear-in ceremony in Congress on Thursday when president elect Mauricio Macri is set to take office, according to Oscar Parrilli, head of intelligence and one of the closest aides of the Kirchners, “conditions are not given”.