Mercosur

Tuesday, November 27th 2007 - 20:00 UTC
“Last Chance” to catch Nazi war criminals in Latam

The prominent Jewish rights group Simon Wiesenthal Center has launched “Operation Last Chance” to search for clues leading to 150 to 300 suspected war criminals which took refuge in Argentina, Brazil, Chile and Uruguay, following Nazi Germany's defeat in 1945.
Tuesday, November 27th 2007 - 20:00 UTC
Brazilian Congress delays Venezuela's Mercosur entry

Brazil will vote on the incorporation of Venezuela as a full member of Mercosur in 2008, Chamber of Deputies' Speaker Arlindo Chinaglia told the local press on Monday in Brasilia.
Tuesday, November 27th 2007 - 20:00 UTC
Tourism boom industry threatens Antarctica

A cruise ship takes on water in the Antarctic and three more come quickly to the rescue: A blessing for the survivors, to be sure. But also an indication of a tourism boom that critics say threatens Antarctica's environment and puts passengers at risk.
Monday, November 26th 2007 - 20:00 UTC
Falklands fisheries: ban looms on high seas bottom trawling

THE proposal for a ban on high seas bottom trawling has caused some concern among members of the fishing industry at the Falkland Islands.
Sunday, November 25th 2007 - 20:00 UTC
Sao Paulo and Bs As have highest regional real estate values

Real estate values in the capital of Argentina, Buenos Aires this year figure below those of Brazil's main city Sao Paulo but above prices in Santiago de Chile and Montevideo, Uruguay according to a report from consultants Reporte Inmobiliario.
Saturday, November 24th 2007 - 20:00 UTC
First flight Explorer rescue pxs arrived to Pta Arenas

Some of the British tourists rescued from the Antarctic cruise ship which sank after hitting an iceberg were airlifted from a remote island in the Southern Ocean last night.
Friday, November 23rd 2007 - 20:00 UTC
Brazilian signal for Venezuela's Mercosur membership

The Brazilian Lower House Constitution and Justice Committee passed on Wednesday a motion for the long awaited incorporation of Venezuela to the South American trade block, Mercosur. However Venezuelan membership still faces a full debate in the House and must convince the Brazilian Senate.
Friday, November 23rd 2007 - 20:00 UTC
Mercosur Parliament condemned the Armenian Genocide

The Mercosur parliament adopted this week a resolution recognizing and condemning the Armenian Genocide, reported the Armenian National Committee of South America. The issue is particularly sensitive for the Armenian people and Turkey, the alleged perpetrator
Friday, November 23rd 2007 - 20:00 UTC
Falkland Islands: Penguin News weekly update

Headlines:
New Year by-election; Forces reach £25,000 goal for Combat Stress; Man jailed for assaulting child.
Friday, November 23rd 2007 - 20:00 UTC
Falklands' landmines clearance feasibility study completed

The United Kingdom and Argentina announced this week in Jordan the completion of a joint feasibility study on the clearance of landmines in the Falkland Islands.