Politics

Wednesday, May 4th 2016 - 08:46 UTC
Attorney General accuses Lula da Silva of a key role in Petrobras huge corruption scandal

Brazil's Attorney General Rodrigo Janot has asked the Supreme Court to authorize an investigation against former President Lula da Silva for alleged corruption. Janot accused Lula of playing a key role in the huge corruption scandal at the state oil company, Petrobras.
Wednesday, May 4th 2016 - 08:40 UTC
Argentine unions claim April inflation reached 5% and 40.85% in 12 months

Inflation in Argentina during April reached 5.02% and 40,85% in the last twelve months according to the unions umbrella organization CGT Economic and Social observatory, which was released on Tuesday.
Wednesday, May 4th 2016 - 08:26 UTC
Irish farmers will march against Mercosur deal at the EC offices in Dublin

The Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers’ Association (ICSA) is to protest on Wednesday May 4, in Dublin against the proposed Mercosur and TTIP trade deals. The protest will take place outside the offices of the European Commission in the Irish capital.
Wednesday, May 4th 2016 - 08:18 UTC
Brazilian prosecution asks for investigation of opposition leader Senator Neves

Brazil’s top prosecutor asked the Supreme Court to open an investigation into opposition Senator Aécio Neves, the country’s leading opposition figure, as the vast Petrobras corruption probe engulfed more politicians. Neves, who narrowly lost the 2014 presidential election to Dilma Rousseff, was previously included in a list of some 50 politicians thought to have taken bribes originating from state-run companies.
Wednesday, May 4th 2016 - 08:01 UTC
Argentina honors Malvinas war pilots and the Air Force “baptism of fire”

Argentina's Defense minister Julio Martínez headed the Air Force's 34th “baptism of fire” anniversary which took place on May first 1982 during the South Atlantic conflict. The Sunday event at the V Air Brigade in Villa Reynolds, province of San Luis, was also attended by government and military officials, Malvinas veterans and Air Force Chief of Staff Brigadier Major Enrique Victor Amrein.
Wednesday, May 4th 2016 - 07:49 UTC
“We're going after Hillary Clinton”, says Trump as Cruz leaves the primary

Texas Sen. Ted Cruz cleared the path on Tuesday night for Donald Trump to claim the Republican presidential nomination, suspending his underdog campaign following a crushing defeat in the Indiana primary, allowing the billionaire businessman to effectively leave the raucous primary behind and turn his attention squarely to the general election.“We’re gonna win in November,” Trump said.
Wednesday, May 4th 2016 - 07:36 UTC
Tierra del Fuego top official attacked at a ceremony remembering the sinking of General Belgrano

Tierra del Fuego province deputy governor Juan Carlos Arcando had to be protected by the police and took refuge in the Legislature building in Ushuaia, following an attack by striking province and city personnel who for over two months have been protesting against a new retirement pensions' scheme.
Wednesday, May 4th 2016 - 07:15 UTC
Washington Post list of Latin American leaders involved in corruption schemes

The massive bribery scandal that has enraged Brazilians and pushed President Dilma Rousseff to the verge of impeachment is just one flashpoint among many right now across Latin America, according to a piece from The Washington Post.
Tuesday, May 3rd 2016 - 08:42 UTC
Gibraltar victory in its appeal to become a full member of FIFA

The Court of Arbitration for Sport in Lausanne has ordered FIFA’s Congress to take all necessary measures to admit the Gibraltar Football Association as a full member of FIFA as soon as possible.
Tuesday, May 3rd 2016 - 08:30 UTC
Cristina Fernandez and son Maximo accused of illicit enrichment

Argentine court has asked a judge to look into accusations of illicit enrichment against former President Cristina Fernandez and her son Maximo Kirchner, state press agency Telam reported on Monday.