Politics

Tuesday, November 29th 2016 - 08:21 UTC
OECD optimistic about global growth; anticipates strong performance of Argentine economy next year

Fiscal initiatives could boost global economic growth, the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) said Monday in its semi-annual economic forecast. The Paris-based think tank predicted a global gross domestic product (GPD) growth rate of 3.3% in 2017, a figure that remained unchanged from its last outlook released in June.
Tuesday, November 29th 2016 - 08:02 UTC
Anti personnel mines conference opens in Santiago; Chile free of minefields by 2020

Ambassadors and representatives of nations that signed the Ottawa Convention called on Monday in Santiago for a quicker clearing of minefields, so that by 2025 the world will be completely free of landmines.
Tuesday, November 29th 2016 - 07:12 UTC
UK Independence Party has new leader, Paul Nuttall: third choice in three months

Paul Nuttall has been elected leader of the United Kingdom Independence Party, replacing Nigel Farage. The 39-year-old Member of the European Parliament, who served as UKIP's deputy leader for six years, won 62.6% of support among party members He promised to “put the great back into Britain” and force the government to “give us a real Brexit”.
Monday, November 28th 2016 - 10:05 UTC
Temer vows to veto any corruption amnestly lawmakers may grant themselves

Brazil's President Michel Temer promised Sunday during a press conference he would step in should legislators under suspicion of corruption make an attempt to grant themselves any sort of amnesty, in what was perceived as a move by th Executive to sweep away much of the untrustworthiness it has brought upon itself as scandals kept surfacing in recent months.
Monday, November 28th 2016 - 09:31 UTC
Maduro vows to dialogue with opposition in 2017 and 2018

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro said on Sunday he hopes to maintain dialogue with the opposition in 2017 and 2018, although his opponents insist on calling for elections as soon as possible to seek a change of government.
Monday, November 28th 2016 - 09:04 UTC
Uruguayan football out of control: hooligans force the cancelling of the derby

Uruguay's derby between Peñarol and Nacional was called off on Sunday after fans clashed with police in and around the Centenario stadium, while cooking gas carafes were dropped from the stands against officers injuring several. An estimated 150 hooligans were finally arrested by riot policy with horses and dogs and the match was suspended when the police said it could not guarantee the safety of players and people at the stadium.
Monday, November 28th 2016 - 08:42 UTC
UK trade envoy in Brazil to promote business in oil, finance, infrastructure and mining sectors

A United Kingdom member of parliament and Special Envoy for Trade and Investment, Mark Prisk is in Brazil for a round of business talks in the oil and gas, financial services, mining and infrastructure sectors. Mr. Prisk is visiting Brazil for the second time in six months and his agenda will take him to Rio do Janeiro, Belo Horizonte and Brasilia.
Monday, November 28th 2016 - 08:12 UTC
UK minister underlines historic defense ties with Chile particularly at navies level

During a visit to Chile, British Armed Forces Minister Mike Penning underlined the deep and historic defense ties between the UK and Chile, which he described as a key ally with a longstanding relationship, particularly through the Royal Navy and Chilean Navy.
Monday, November 28th 2016 - 07:54 UTC
Reactions to Fidel Castro's legacy: as controversial as in life

World reactions to the death of the Cuban Revolution leader Fidel Castro who ruled the island for half a century have been as controversial as his life and influence in world affairs. “His revolutionary ideals left few indifferent”, Ban Ki-moon was quoted, and Pope Francis was more diplomatic and referred to the sad news and promised prayers to Cuba's patron Virgin.
Monday, November 28th 2016 - 07:40 UTC
Malvinas Argentine sovereignty was always promoted by Fidel Castro

Despite the political changes experienced by Argentina during the XXth century, the leader of the Cuban Revolution, Fidel Castro always supported Argentine sovereignty over the Falkland/Malvinas Islands in international forae and in public statements, it has been recalled in Buenos Aires.