Politics

Monday, February 1st 2016 - 05:48 UTC
Chile to provide gas to Argentina in winter months; Enap and YPF will increase production in Magallanes

The government of Chile will be selling energy-short Argentina 5.5 million cubic feet of natural gas a day starting in May, providing also 200 MW of electricity through the interconnection system between both countries. Chile also committed to invest 200 million dollars in the Incremental Project of the Magallanes Area to boost hydrocarbon production.
Monday, February 1st 2016 - 05:34 UTC
Lula and wife summoned to testify as suspects into money-laundering scheme

Brazil's Attorney General’s Office of Sao Paulo summoned former socialist president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva to testify as a suspect in a investigation into money-laundering in the latest phase of the ongoing Petrobras corruption scandal.
Monday, February 1st 2016 - 05:16 UTC
Bachelet in tears admits 'painful' ordeal after formal tax fraud charges against her daughter in law

A Chilean court Friday brought formal tax fraud charges against the daughter in law of President Michelle Bachelet in a scandal the leftist leader tearfully admitted was a “painful” ordeal. The case first came to light a year ago and has shocked the public in Chile, which is ranked by Transparency International as one of the least corrupt countries in Latin America.
Monday, February 1st 2016 - 05:09 UTC
“Falklands issue was settled” a generation ago says Labour shadow minister Eagle

The sovereignty of the Falkland Islands was “settled” a generation ago, a Labour shadow business cabinet minister Angela Eagle has said despite her leader calling for a new “dialogue” with Argentina on the matter, according to a report in Sunday's editions of The Telegraph.
Sunday, January 31st 2016 - 12:22 UTC
St. Helena government readies Population & housing census on 7 February

St Helena Government is preparing for a Population and Housing Census on Sunday, 7th February 2016. The Census will capture the essential information on the pre-air access characteristics of the Island population to assist with the development of services such as Health, Education and Housing.
Saturday, January 30th 2016 - 13:11 UTC
Petrobras plans to slash 30% of management jobs in non-operating areas

As Brazil struggles with a corruption scandal in which executives and politicians face investigations of alleged bribery, Brazil’s state-run oil company Petrobras announced it will slash management jobs as part of an efficiency drive approved by its board of directors.
Saturday, January 30th 2016 - 12:52 UTC
Ginny Ferson appointed to St Helena to oversee implementation of Wass Report.

The Foreign Office can confirm that Ms Ginny Ferson has been appointed to British Overseas Territory St Helena, as UK Government Special Representative: Wass Inquiry Implementation. This is part of the UK Government’s commitment to implementing the Wass report’s recommendations.
Saturday, January 30th 2016 - 12:35 UTC
Glyhphosate court battle in California could turn into lead case

Monsanto stepped up its defense of a widely used weed killer by filing a lawsuit in California seeking to prevent glyphosate, the main ingredient in its Roundup herbicide, from being added to the state’s list of known carcinogens.
Saturday, January 30th 2016 - 11:29 UTC
Falklands/Chile weekly flight: LAN interested in having a larger aircraft

An indication of interest has been forthcoming from Chile's flag carrier LAN in relation to bringing in a larger aircraft to cope with the volume of passengers and freight to the Falkland Islands.
Saturday, January 30th 2016 - 11:05 UTC
OAS Special mission to Haiti to help reach an understanding following suspension of elections

The Special Mission of the Organization of American States (OAS) to Haiti is scheduled to arrive in Port-au-Prince on Sunday, headed by the Chair of the OAS Permanent Council Representative of Antigua and Barbuda, Ronald Sanders.