Latin America

Sunday, March 18th 2012 - 19:48 UTC
Unasur supports Argentine Malvinas and call on UK to resume negotiations

Foreign ministers from the Union of South American Nations (UNASUR) reaffirmed their support for Argentina over the Malvinas Islands sovereignty dispute at the annual meeting held in Asunción, Paraguay.
Saturday, March 17th 2012 - 07:18 UTC
Brazilian judge dismisses first dictatorship era case involving an Army officer

Brazilian judge dismissed the first charges ever brought against an army officer over crimes committed during the country's 1964-1985 military dictatorship, dealing a blow to rights groups and victims' families.
Saturday, March 17th 2012 - 06:10 UTC
US confirms ‘neutral position’ in Falklands’ dispute; hopes for cooperation on practical issues

United States stated that it maintains its “neutral position” over the Falklands/Malvinas Islands dispute between Argentina and UKand hopes for an agreed solution, an official source of the US government assured after the three day visit of British Prime Minister David Cameron which included several meetings at the White House
Saturday, March 17th 2012 - 06:07 UTC
Argentina/Israel honour victims of 1992 terrorist attack and accuse Iran

Argentina and Israel gathered on Friday to honour the 29 victims of the 1992 terrorist car bombing at the Israeli embassy in Buenos Aires, the first of two deadly attacks against Jewish interests in Argentina. The second in July 1994 against the Jewish community organization AMIA claimed 85 lives.
Saturday, March 17th 2012 - 06:01 UTC
EU ministers agree to free trade pact with Colombia and Peru

EU trade ministers agreed on Friday to approve a free trade pact with Colombia and Peru that could boost European car and chemical exports and lift food and mineral exports from the South American countries.
Saturday, March 17th 2012 - 05:56 UTC
Rousseff and Blatter seal peace and say all will be on time for the 2014 World Cup

Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff assured FIFA chief Sepp Blatter on Friday the country would be ready to host the 2014 World Cup, easing tensions over the slow pace of preparations for the finals.
Friday, March 16th 2012 - 19:05 UTC
Falklands tells Argentina latest intimidation and bullying efforts are entirely counter-productive

The elected government of the Falkland Islands said on Friday it regrets the latest attempt by the Argentine government to economically undermine the Islanders way of life, which is yet another example of intimidation and bullying towards a country of 3.000 people.
Friday, March 16th 2012 - 08:30 UTC
Joint declaration not expected to mention Lan flight to the Falklands, say Chilean sources

A joint declaration on the Falklands Islands dispute reaffirming Chilean support to Argentina’s claim over the Malvinas is expected to be released Friday at the end of President Cristina Fernandez visit but allegedly with no specific mention to the Lan Chile air link, according to diplomatic sources.
Friday, March 16th 2012 - 08:26 UTC
Piñera reiterates full support to Argentine claims over the Falklands

Chilean president Sebastian Piñera expressed full support for Argentina’s claim over the Falklands and called for greater integration with the neighbouring country in his welcome speech during a gala dinner to honour visiting Argentine president Cristina Fernandez.
Friday, March 16th 2012 - 08:10 UTC
Malvinas means protecting the continent’s natural resources, says Argentine leader

President Cristina Fernandez underlined the brotherhood between Argentina and Chile which she described as ‘unalterable’, particularly since both countries are now living under full democracies. She also thanked Chilean support for Argentine claim over the Malvinas and said that the sovereignty dispute has as a crucial element the need to protect the continent’s natural resources.