Mercosur

Monday, December 3rd 2007 - 20:00 UTC
Mercosur summit host Uruguay, sends critical message

Uruguay is disenchanted with Mercosur because national interests and market segmentations prevail over the original idea and the block “has not functioned as it was supposed to” admitted Carlos Amorin, head of Uruguay's Foreign Office Integration and Mercosur Desk.
Sunday, December 2nd 2007 - 20:00 UTC
Falklands: high-tech FIRS gets back on air with new studios

THE Falkland Islands Radio Service (FIRS) have a host of new technology at their fingertips since taking delivery of their newly renovated studios last week.
Sunday, December 2nd 2007 - 20:00 UTC
Colombian hostage 'living like the dead' describes Betancourt

A former presidential candidate held by leftist rebels describes in an emotional letter how she has lost her hair, appetite and hope after nearly six years constantly on the move in Colombia's jungles.
Sunday, December 2nd 2007 - 20:00 UTC
Uruguay hosts Mercosur leaders and Russia's Putin Dec. 17

When the leaders of the countries in the Mercosur economic alliance meet in the Uruguay capital, it's likely President Vladimir Putin will be joining them to mark the 150th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Russia and Uruguay. Putin's attendance could draw Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez to the summit
Sunday, December 2nd 2007 - 20:00 UTC
Mercosur has become “irrelevant” and “too complicated”

“Mercosur has become irrelevant and too complicated, and even more when Venezuela is finally incorporated to the block”, said former Brazilian Foreign Finance minister Mailson da Nobrega during a bankers and businessmen conference in Geneva to promote investments in Brazil.
Sunday, December 2nd 2007 - 20:00 UTC
Argentina and Chile celebrate Antarctic waters joint patrol

Argentine and Chilean navies celebrated last Friday in Ushuaia the tenth anniversary of the combined Antarctic Naval Patrol which during summer months is jointly deployed in Antarctic waters.
Friday, November 30th 2007 - 20:00 UTC
Overseas Territories minister Falklands visit next January

Meg Munn, British Foreign Office Minister for the Overseas Territories, plans to visit the Falkland Islands on 3-5 January 2008. Falklands' Governor Alan Huckle will be drawing up a wide-ranging programme for her in consultation with elected members, according to a release from Government House.
Friday, November 30th 2007 - 20:00 UTC
Colombia airs tapes of FARC hostages and Ms Betancourt

Colombian officials have shown videos and photos seized from captured rebels of 16 high-profile hostages, the first sign of life since 2003. The five tapes include French-Colombian politician Ingrid Betancourt and three US nationals.
Thursday, November 29th 2007 - 20:00 UTC
Freeze Venezuela's entry to Mercosur, ask Brazil businessmen

Brazilian businessmen requested Congress on Thursday to freeze plans for Venezuela's incorporation to Mercosur following President Hugo Chavez threats to nationalize those private companies contrary to the constitutional reform of his making which Venezuelans will be voting Sunday in a referendum.
Wednesday, November 28th 2007 - 20:00 UTC
Billinton increases interest in FOLG Falklands' exploration

Falkland Oil and Gas Limited (“FOGL”) announced this week that BHP Billiton has decided to exercise its option to increase its interests in FOGL's 2002 and 2004 licences to the South and East of the Falkland Islands.