Politics

Friday, September 4th 2015 - 09:09 UTC
President’s resignation a step forward for democracy and rule of law in Guatemala says ITUC

The resignation of Guatemala’s President Otto Pérez Molina following the issuing of an arrest warrant against him for corruption is a positive step towards strengthening democracy and rule of law there, said the International Trade Union Confederation, ITUC.
Friday, September 4th 2015 - 08:47 UTC
Maldonado swears as new Guatemala president; predecessor in jail

Guatemala's Congress swore in former judge Alejandro Maldonado as president Thursday as his disgraced predecessor appeared in court over corruption allegations hours after resigning in the face of unprecedented protests.
Friday, September 4th 2015 - 08:12 UTC
Falklands unaware of Argentina's scholarships program geared to Islanders

Falklands' Director of Education Tom Hill has confirmed that no approach has been made to the Falkland Islands Education Department regarding a free scholarship scheme with a Patagonian university in Argentina.
Thursday, September 3rd 2015 - 21:37 UTC
Malvinas 1981: Argentina threatens to withdraw air link and fuel if there are no 'realistic' negotiations

Penguin News in its latest edition in a special section, “A stroll down memory lane”, remembers events of 34 years ago, that is August 1981. And in effect then as now, Argentina calls for more talks, yet again, over the sovereignty of the Falkland Islands and emphasizes impatience at the lack of actual progress made.
Thursday, September 3rd 2015 - 10:17 UTC
Colombia was one vote short in OAS to address the border crisis with Venezuela

Colombia on Monday was one vote short at the Organization of American States to summon a meeting of foreign ministers over the ongoing border crisis with Venezuela. Bogotá had requested the high-level meeting up as the country is seeking international support for an ongoing diplomatic crisis with its socialist neighbor.
Thursday, September 3rd 2015 - 09:15 UTC
China warns Delhi, “India should rethink its oil exploration plants”

The state-run China Daily has said that India's plans to conduct oil exploration off Vietnam coast in the South China Sea is “illegal and is an ”unwise move“ that may ”sabotage” positive momentum in ties.
Thursday, September 3rd 2015 - 08:05 UTC
China shows its military might and recalls it was decisive in defeating Japan in WW2

China has held a lavish parade in Beijing to mark the defeat of Japan in World War Two, showcasing its military might on an unprecedented scale. President Xi Jinping in his opening speech paid tribute to “the Chinese people who unwaveringly fought hard and defeated aggression” from Japan.
Thursday, September 3rd 2015 - 07:44 UTC
Argentina's central bank and foreign private banks clash over removal of HSBC directors

Argentina's Central Bank and the Argentine Banking Association (ABA) exchanged fierce criticism on Wednesday after the decision of the monetary authority to remove the licenses of two senior HSBC directors, who will be forced to leave their posts.
Thursday, September 3rd 2015 - 07:38 UTC
Guatemala Attorney General confident president Perez will be convicted for corruption

Guatemala's attorney general said on Wednesday she is confident embattled President Otto Perez will be convicted of corruption, as the country's top court rejected his challenge to prosecutors' moves to try him.
Thursday, September 3rd 2015 - 07:21 UTC
Rousseff pledges to reduce budget deficit; denies Levy was stepping down

President Dilma Rousseff vowed on Wednesday to take new measures to reduce the deficit her administration is projecting for 2016, without ruling out more spending cuts and additional taxes in Brazil. The 2016 budget unveiled on Monday projected Brazil’s first-ever primary fiscal deficit, before payment of interest on the national debt, sparking controversy.