Politics

Thursday, September 24th 2009 - 10:59 UTC
Peru blasts military expenditure and arms purchases in Latinamerica

Peruvian president Alan García demanded Wednesday that the Organization of American States, OAS, help contain the arms purchasing spree in Latinamerica, an issue that has created irritation and disputes among several countries of the region.
Thursday, September 24th 2009 - 09:21 UTC
Lula da Silva calls on international community to reinstate Zelaya

Brazilian President Lula da Silva said the international community demands the reinstatement of ousted Honduran leader Manuel Zelaya. Addressing the United Nations, Lula da Silva used the situation in Honduras as an example of where greater global political will was needed.
Thursday, September 24th 2009 - 09:11 UTC
Dutch pilot arrested on charges he flew “death flights” in Argentina

Spanish authorities have arrested a pilot for Dutch airline Transavia.com on charges he flew “death flights” for Argentina's former military rulers, a Dutch Foreign Ministry spokesperson said on Wednesday.
Thursday, September 24th 2009 - 08:39 UTC
South America unifies position on regional migratory policy

The 9th South American Conference on Migration ended Tuesday in Ecuador with the approval of the “Quito Declaration” aimed at harmonizing the regional migratory policy of the twelve participant countries.
Wednesday, September 23rd 2009 - 13:04 UTC
Honduras leader 'willing to talk'

Honduran interim leader Roberto Micheletti says he is willing to talk to deposed president Manuel Zelaya, barricaded in the Brazilian embassy.
Wednesday, September 23rd 2009 - 12:47 UTC
In anticipation of the G20 summit, US dollar falls against major currencies

The Euro rose Tuesday to the highest level against the US dollar since August 2008 as investors looked to the Group of 20, G20, summit in Pittsburgh this weekend for more signs about the world economic recovery.
Wednesday, September 23rd 2009 - 12:37 UTC
Claims against Venezuela stir the Mercosur parliament

A Uruguayan lawmaker resigned from the Human Rights Committee of the Mercosur Parliament, Parlasur, in protest over the refusal of the commission to receive a delegation from Venezuela that claims the regime of President Hugo Chavez is violating freedom of expression.
Wednesday, September 23rd 2009 - 12:04 UTC
Lamy remains cautious about Doha Round outlook

World Trade Organization (WTO) chief Pascal Lamy said Tuesday that he was still cautious about the outlook of the Doha Round of global trade negotiations despite a detailed work program drawn up by senior officials last week. He also called for leadership and responsibility from G-20 leaders meeting this week in Pittsburgh.
Wednesday, September 23rd 2009 - 11:45 UTC
China appeals WTO decision on imports of US DVDs and other media products

China has appealed a World Trade Organisation (WTO) decision against its restrictions on the import of US DVDs and other media products. The WTO settlement had said China was breaching international trade rules by blocking foreign-owned firms from being importers and wholesalers.
Wednesday, September 23rd 2009 - 11:27 UTC
UN says companies must compensate indigenous peoples

A United Nations report released last week said that industrial and energy projects set in motion before the official adoption of Chile’s “Convention 169” in September should still compensate indigenous communities for current and future effects caused by their projects.