Politics

Wednesday, January 10th 2018 - 09:25 UTC
Petro: The cryptocurrency that is not cryptocurrency

According to the journalist specialized in technology Edgar Rincon, the solution devised by the Venezuelan government to evade the “strong and cruel sanctions of the international community to Venezuela”, the Petro, is not a cryptocurrency because “within the guidelines of the cryptocurrency guide does not fit. ”
Tuesday, January 9th 2018 - 10:01 UTC
Brazilian stocks edge higher convinced Lula will be barred from running in election

Brazilian stocks edged higher to mark a record close on Monday, underpinned by optimism over the nation's fiscal outlook as well as a strong flow of international investment. The benchmark Bovespa stock index continued its climb following a seven-day string of gains.
Tuesday, January 9th 2018 - 09:41 UTC
Temer investigated on decree allegedly benefitting Santos port operator

Brazilian police have requested that President Michel Temer answers 50 questions as part of an investigation into alleged corruption involving a decree regulating the country's ports, a government spokesman said.
Tuesday, January 9th 2018 - 08:14 UTC
PM May's mini reshuffle of the cabinet: much expectation but little action

Prime Minister Theresa May attempted to re-energize her government with a Cabinet shake-up Monday as Britain prepares for a crucial phase in the negotiations over its departure from the European Union. But May, who heads a minority government divided over Brexit, had limited room to make changes, and the overhaul could reinforce perceptions that her authority is fragile.
Tuesday, January 9th 2018 - 07:54 UTC
Governor Maria Eugenia Vidal fighting corruption and graft in Buenos Aires province

Buenos Aires province governor Maria Eugenia Vidal said that the union boss arrested in Uruguay is one of “the many Balcedo and Caballos Suarez”, who before were protected, and today are behind bars”.
Monday, January 8th 2018 - 09:19 UTC
Argentina and Chile forecasted to lead global lithium production

A new report by BMI Research states that based on project pipelines, Chile and Argentina will lead lithium production in coming years, with the bulk of new capacity coming online in 2019.
Monday, January 8th 2018 - 09:06 UTC
Brazil announces end of building big hydroelectric dams in Amazon basin

In a surprise move, the Brazilian government has announced that the era of building big hydroelectric dams in the Amazon basin, long criticized by environmentalists and indigenous groups, is ending.
Monday, January 8th 2018 - 05:53 UTC
Argentina dismantling the extortive power of the corrupt unions

A member of Argentina's elite of powerful union sharks has been arrested in Uruguay at his Great Chaparral ranch and is awaiting extradition to Buenos Aires to face charges of corruption, money laundering, extortion, stealing funds and links with the drugs business, among others.
Sunday, January 7th 2018 - 09:07 UTC
Ex King Juan Carlos honored at military ceremony for his many years of “loyal service to Spain”

Former Spanish King Juan Carlos appeared in full military garb alongside the current monarch, his son King Felipe VI, for the military ceremony at the royal palace in Madrid on Saturday. Joined by their two wives, the royals marked the annual Pascua Militar, which is held on January 6, the same day as Epiphany.
Sunday, January 7th 2018 - 09:01 UTC
Released Fujimori calls to set aside “grudges”; anticipation of an alliance with Kuczynski?

Recently pardoned former president Alberto Fujimori called for Peruvians on Saturday to set aside their “grudges” in order to unite against violence and crime, appealing to his right-wing political base two days after being freed from prison by a presidential pardon.