Politics

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.
Tuesday, May 3rd 2016 - 08:20 UTC
Argentine whistle blower reveals the Kirchner corruption system and admits he fears for his life

Argentine whistle blower and former financial advisor to Kirchnerite businessman Lazaro Baez, who is imprisoned accused of money laundering and overbilling public works contracts, has told his former boss “not to be stupid and tell all the truth, what really happened”
Tuesday, May 3rd 2016 - 06:54 UTC
Brazil recession deepens, but prospects for 2017 seem much brighter

Brazil’s recession is expected to deepen this year as economists brace for an even steeper contraction than in 2015. Economists have downgraded their 2016 outlook for Latin America’s largest economy for the 15th week in a row, according to the weekly Focus survey of about 100 economists by the Brazilian central bank.
Tuesday, May 3rd 2016 - 06:40 UTC
Germany to declassify documents on the secretive Dignity Colony in Chile

Victims of a secretive German colony in Chile hope that Germany's decision to declassify documents will help shine light on human rights abuses committed there. For three decades beginning in 1961, the enclave of Colonia Dignidad, or Dignity Colony, was the site of torture, slavery and child abuse.
Tuesday, May 3rd 2016 - 06:34 UTC
Falklands government annual reception at Lincoln's Inn on June 15th

The annual Falkland Islands Government Reception at Lincoln’s Inn in London this year has been announced on Wednesday 15th June.