Politics

Saturday, June 25th 2011 - 07:40 UTC
Argentina not to be sanctioned over money laundering, says FATF

The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) announced it will not sanction Argentina over money laundering and “admitted the political commitment and the progress achieved by the country, specially the great advances it made in the regulations after the approval of the law to fight the money laundering, and the recommendations given in order to continue improving the system.”
Saturday, June 25th 2011 - 07:35 UTC
Europe tightens borders to block the influx of immigrants

European Union leaders agreed Friday to tighten migration safeguards, including potentially reintroducing border controls between states, in a controversial response to an influx of migrants fleeing North Africa's upheaval.
Saturday, June 25th 2011 - 07:28 UTC
Clarin group heirs give DNA blood samples to quell suspicions about their biological origin

The adopted children of one of one of the wealthiest women in Argentina came forward to give blood and saliva samples Friday, hoping to quell suspicions they were stolen as babies from murdered political prisoners during military rule.
Saturday, June 25th 2011 - 07:24 UTC
Leading Argentine incumbent Vice-president hopeful steps down

A leading candidate to become Argentine President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner’s running mate in the October presidential elections has been discarded following his decision to run for re-election as governor of his province.
Saturday, June 25th 2011 - 07:18 UTC
Chile among lowest for teen births in Latam, but still double the UK

Out of every 1,000 girls aged 15-19 in Chile, 51 become pregnant and give birth to a child, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). These latest figures place Chile’s percentage below pregnancy rates for all other South American countries, but still far behind nations outside the region.
Friday, June 24th 2011 - 22:23 UTC
FIFA slams Brazil’s slow pace of preparation for the 2014 World Cup

Brazil's slow pace of preparation for the 2014 World Cup has come under attack from FIFA general secretary Jerome Valcke. Stadium development plus work on airports and the transport system are lagging well behind schedule.
Friday, June 24th 2011 - 21:58 UTC
Croatia become the European Union 28th member; final ratification June 2013

European Union leaders said Croatia is ready to become the bloc’s 28th member, signalling peace in the Balkan region.
Friday, June 24th 2011 - 21:50 UTC
Mercosur summit in Paraguay; Uruguay takes the chair for the next 6 months

Presidents from Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay and Ecuador have confirmed they will be attending the Mercosur summit in Paraguay next June 28/29, when the rotating chair of the group for the next six months will pass on to Uruguay.
Friday, June 24th 2011 - 19:59 UTC
Venezuela’s Chavez health and prolonged recovery turns into political controversy

Two weeks after surgery in Cuba, Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez is “stronger than ever” but will not rush home until he is ready, announced Defence minister General Carlos Mata Figueroa.
Friday, June 24th 2011 - 19:02 UTC
Upgraded HMS Illustrious is converted to helicopter and commando carrier

The Royal Navy aircraft carrier HMS Illustrious has begun sea trials following a £40m maintenance and upgrade program. 'Lusty' left Rosyth after 16 months during which she was converted into a helicopter and commando carrier, and should return to the fleet at the end of July.