Politics

Tuesday, October 30th 2012 - 14:15 UTC
HMS Dauntless in Portsmouth after South Atlantic deployment; HMS Edinburgh on her way

After a six-month deployment to the South Atlantic, including a patrol and exercises in the Falkland Islands, the Royal Navy destroyer HMS Dauntless has returned to her home port in Portsmouth, southern England.
Tuesday, October 30th 2012 - 07:34 UTC
Cristina Fernandez ‘dollar-clamp’ is one year old and still going strong

A year ago the administration of President Cristina Fernandez imposed the first of a long chain of foreign money exchange restrictions that have caused a serious impact on the economy, the private sector and other provincial and city governments.
Tuesday, October 30th 2012 - 07:30 UTC
ARA Libertad retained in Ghana has cost Argentina almost 3m dollars

The Argentine navy flagship ARA Libertad impounded in Ghana by US investment funds since 2 October has cost so far over 2.6 million dollars, half of which for the repatriation of the 281 cadets and crewmembers, according to Argentine naval and diplomatic sources quoted in the Buenos Aires media.
Monday, October 29th 2012 - 14:16 UTC
Mercosur and EU committed to continue advancing in trade and political talks

The Brazilian Foreign ministry revealed in a brief release that during October discussions between Mercosur and the European Union representatives both sides “confirmed their commitment to advance negotiations to achieve a wide ranging, balanced and ambitious agreement”.
Monday, October 29th 2012 - 13:00 UTC
Argentina and Iran meet in Geneva to discuss 1994 deadly bombing in Buenos Aires

Argentine and Iranian representatives are meeting in Geneva on Monday to discuss a 1994 bombing of a Jewish aid association in Buenos Aires that killed 85 people and injured 300 others, the Argentine Foreign Ministry said Sunday.
Monday, October 29th 2012 - 12:26 UTC
With the charisma of Lula da Silva, Brazilian ruling party takes control of Sao Paulo city

Fernando Haddad of Brazil’s ruling Workers Party, a protégé of ex-president Lula da Silva, won Sao Paulo’s mayoral runoff election, according to official results. With 92% of ballots counted, Haddad had secured 56% to defeat his opposition rival and former presidential candidate Jose Serra of the Brazilian Social Democratic Party who received 43.9%.
Monday, October 29th 2012 - 12:14 UTC
Piñera and Chilean political system shocked by 60% abstention in municipal elections

Chilean President Sebastian Piñera says the decision by many Chileans not to vote in Sunday's local elections is a “warning sign” that should be heeded. The polls, the first to be held since voting was made voluntary, were marked by an abstention of 60%.
Saturday, October 27th 2012 - 04:23 UTC
Argentina rejects bonds’ discrimination ruling and will go to US Supreme Court

Argentina downplayed the significance of the US Appeals Court ruling in support of investment funds that were ‘discriminated’ in the payment of their sovereign bonds vis-à-vis those that accepted the restructure of the massive 2002 Argentine default.
Friday, October 26th 2012 - 21:33 UTC
US economy beats forecasts and expands on stronger consumer spending

The economy expanded more than forecast in the third quarter, paced by a pickup in consumer spending, a rebound in government outlays and gains in residential construction. GDP rose 2% annual rate after climbing 1.3% in the prior quarter, Commerce Department figures showed on Friday.
Friday, October 26th 2012 - 21:30 UTC
Spain unemployment and economic situation only comparable to Franco’s days

Spain's unemployment rate hit a record high in the third quarter, with one in four out of work and more expected to lose their jobs in 2013 as the next phase of government cutbacks kicks in.