Stories for 2016

Wednesday, November 9th 2016 - 08:22 UTC
Republicans retain control of the US House of Representatives

The Republican Party has retained its majority in the US House of Representatives, projections suggest early Wednesday. The TV networks ABC and NBC both projected a Republican majority in the 435-seat chamber, which the party has controlled since 2010.
Tuesday, November 8th 2016 - 14:50 UTC
Something is happening in China: new Finance and State Security ministers

China appointed a new finance minister on Monday who is expected to maintain an expansionary fiscal policy and push reforms to put a lid on rising debt levels in the economy. Xiao Jie, a former tax chief and Minister of Finance deputy minister, was named minister of finance, the official Xinhua news agency said on Monday.
Tuesday, November 8th 2016 - 10:52 UTC
Paraguay foresees possible economic growth above expectations

Central Bank of Paraguay (BCP) CEO Carlos Fernández Valdovinos spoke of the possibility of closing this year with a growth of more than 4% of gross domestic product (GDP). Announcement due on December 5.
Tuesday, November 8th 2016 - 09:23 UTC
Argentina Mercosur parliament members left out in the cold

Argentina's Lower House left its peers from the Mercosur Parliament, Parlasur, with no allowances, despite claims from most of its 43 members. Last week the Chamber of Deputies approved the Argentine budget which must now be considered by the Senate.
Tuesday, November 8th 2016 - 07:59 UTC
Latam/BA/Iberia deal questioned by Brazil´s competition regulator

Brazil's competition regulator Cade said on Monday that a deal between LATAM Airlines LAN.SN, British Airways and Iberia could have a negative impact on routes between Brazil and Europe. Chile-headquartered LATAM signed joint business agreements in January to deepen its ties with American Airlines Group and IAG's British Airways and Iberia, all members of the Oneworld Alliance.
Tuesday, November 8th 2016 - 07:49 UTC
A Trump victory could mean a brake for the Argentina/US dynamic relation, says Malcorra

Under the administration of president Mauricio Macri, the relation between Argentina and the US has “entered a new dynamic phase” and somehow those close links could be affected if the Republican candidate wins on Tuesday, said foreign minister Susana Malcorra.
Tuesday, November 8th 2016 - 07:28 UTC
South American presidents and who they would like to see at the White House

A majority of South American presidents would prefer to see former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton at the White House, while a few believe whoever wins will make not much of a difference for the continent. Nevertheless be it Hillary or Trump there is mostly respect for US institutions.
Tuesday, November 8th 2016 - 07:22 UTC
Novick records the People's Party: “Today is a historic day”

Uruguayan Businessman Edgardo Novick Monday registered this new political grouping “Party of the people” before the Electoral Court in Montevideo to run in the national elections of 2019.
Tuesday, November 8th 2016 - 07:04 UTC
Argentine economists choose Hillary Clinton for president

Analysts estimate Clinton would continue the bilateral relationship, while Trump is a mystery that would halt trade and investment worldwide
Tuesday, November 8th 2016 - 06:56 UTC
Argentine-Qatari fund created for infrastructure works

Argentina and Qatar agreed to create a billion-dollar joint fund to carry out infrastructure works, as part of Vice President Gabriela Michetti's visit to Middle Eastern countries, it was announced Monday.