Stories for September 2016

Tuesday, September 20th 2016 - 09:21 UTC
Congress expects to summon Malcorra on the Argentine/UK joint statement

The recent Argentina/UK joint statement on cooperation on an ample range of fields with a special chapter on the South Atlantic has triggered strong reactions in Argentina's political establishment and will most probably summon foreign minister Susana Malcorra to Congress to explain the extent of the document announced last 13 September.
Tuesday, September 20th 2016 - 08:59 UTC
Argentina/UK joint statement is committed “to create value in the South Atlantic”, which is far larger than Falklands

Senate provisional president Federico Pinedo pointed out on Monday that Argentina did not sign any agreement or treaty with Britain referred to the Falkland/Malvinas Islands, but rather “a statement” for the “joint creation of value” in the South Atlantic in “all kinds of activities”.
Tuesday, September 20th 2016 - 04:55 UTC
British MPs in Uruguay for the EuroLat American Assembly plenary session

A delegation of British MPs are visiting Uruguay to attend the ninth plenary session of the Euro-Lat American Assembly which is taking place this week at the country´s Parliament house. The group includes Nigel Evans, Mark Menzies and Graham Stuart from the ruling Conservative party and Lindsay Hoyle and Lord Howarth of Newport from opposition Labour.
Monday, September 19th 2016 - 11:50 UTC
Uruguay, Chile and Costa Rica with 60% household internet penetration

The State of Broadband 2016 report, released by the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean shows that 43.4% of all households in the region were connected to the Internet in 2015, nearly doubling the figure from 2010.
Monday, September 19th 2016 - 07:49 UTC
“Italy will not serve as a fig leaf for others”, Renzi tells Merkel and Hollande

Italy is not ready to pretend everything is alright when Europe is not functioning properly, Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi said the day after a key EU gathering. EU leaders had gathered in the Slovak capital on Friday to discuss the EU's future in the wake of Britain's vote to leave the bloc, wrapping up the summit by issuing a roadmap for tackling problems such as migration, security and the faltering economy.
Monday, September 19th 2016 - 07:29 UTC
Voters angry with refugee policy thrash Merkel; extreme-right now has seats in 10 of Germany's 16 states

German Chancellor Angela Merkel's party has suffered a historic loss in Berlin state elections, with the right-wing AfD party posting strong gains after riding a wave of anger over her open-door refugee policy. According to projections, the anti-Islam Alternative for Deutschland (AfD) won around 14% in the capital, which has long prided itself on being a diverse and multicultural city.
Monday, September 19th 2016 - 07:11 UTC
Punta Arenas port increased docking space should be ready early 2017

Works on the extension of the Prat dock in the port of Punta Arenas picked up this last week and should be ready for the beginning of next year, including two dolphins and six jackets, which should enable all cruise passengers to land directly.
Monday, September 19th 2016 - 07:03 UTC
Falklands reports high hake catches and average year for 'Falkland calamari'

The Falkland Islands Natural Resources Department reported this week that high hake catches continue along with relatively low rock cod catches. Director of Natural Resources John Barton told the Fisheries Committee that hake currently represents the main finfish catch which is unusual.
Monday, September 19th 2016 - 06:44 UTC
Mercosur controversy moves to New York; Temer-Vazquez to address differences

The Mercosur controversy has moved to New York far away from the spotlights of regional media, since the presidents of the four founding members are scheduled to address the UN General Assembly this week, and are expected to hold a series of meetings on the sidelines of the major global event.
Monday, September 19th 2016 - 06:37 UTC
“Prudence in dealing with Malvinas”, the Macri objective is discussing Falklands' sovereignty

With Malvinas “we have to be most prudent”, commented the Argentine Senate provisional president Federico Pinedo on the Argentine/UK joint cooperation statement with a specific chapter on the South Atlantic including flights to the Falklands and lifting restrictions for the Islands economy development.