Politics

Friday, February 20th 2015 - 04:17 UTC
Nisman's former wife strongly rejects suicide hypothesis because of his personality

Argentine Federal judge Sandra Arroyo Salgado, late prosecutor Alberto Nisman’s ex wife, rejected the suicide hypothesis, due to his former husband’s personality, much less with a gun, and admitted she was impacted by the people's demand for 'justice' during Wednesday's 'silent march'.
Friday, February 20th 2015 - 04:04 UTC
Argentine Justice confirms prosecution of Vice-president Boudou on bribery charges

An Argentine Federal Chamber has confirmed the prosecution of Vice President Amado Boudou for “bribery and negotiations incompatible with the public administration” in the case investigating Cristina Fernandez second-in-command for his alleged involvement in the purchase of the ex printing company Ciccone Calcografica.
Friday, February 20th 2015 - 03:54 UTC
Maduro's agents arrest metropolitan Caracas mayor on charges of coup attempt

Venezuelan intelligence agents arrested on Thursday opposition leader and Caracas metropolitan mayor Antonio Ledezma, witnesses said, after accusations he was involved in a coup attempt against President Nicolás Maduro.
Friday, February 20th 2015 - 00:30 UTC
Protestors take to the streets in Venezuela on anniversary of opposition leader's year in jail

Backers of jailed Venezuelan opposition leader Leopoldo Lopez took to the streets of Caracas on Wednesday on the first anniversary of his arrest and subsequent jailing, but the mood of last year’s mass protests against the government of President Nicolas Maduro was markedly different.
Friday, February 20th 2015 - 00:23 UTC
Uruguay's minister Almagro presents his program for a renewed OAS

The Permanent Council of the Organization of American States (OAS) received a presentation by Uruguay's foreign minister Luis Almagro, in his capacity as candidate for Secretary General of the Organization, in a special meeting that took place at the headquarters of the OAS in Washington DC.
Friday, February 20th 2015 - 00:05 UTC
Pope meets relatives of AMIA bombing victims same day as the massive 'silent march' for Nisman

A group of relatives of the Buenos Aires 1994 AMIA bombing victims attended a private audience with Pope Francis at the Vatican on Wednesday, requesting the pontiff’s intervention to have Iran put the citizens of that country allegedly involved in the deadly attack at the disposal of justices in Argentina.
Thursday, February 19th 2015 - 06:52 UTC
Despite pouring rain thousands turned out in Buenos Aires demanding 'Justice' and honoring Nisman

Thousands of Argentines demonstrators participated worldwide, under different climatic conditions, in the rally led by federal prosecutors to honor late AMIA special prosecutor Alberto Nisman, one month after his death. Demonstrators carried Argentine flags, chanted the national anthem and called for “Justice” and an independent judiciary branch.
Thursday, February 19th 2015 - 06:15 UTC
Sculptures dedicated to 29 Britons who lost their lives in Antarctica service

A two-part sculpture dedicated to Britons who lost their lives in service of science in Antarctica will be unveiled by a Watford man. Brian Dorsett-Bailey, 75, will officially reveal one of the monuments at Stanley in the Falkland Islands in tribute to the 29 people who have died in British Antarctic Territory, reports the Watford Observer.
Thursday, February 19th 2015 - 05:51 UTC
Chilean lawmakers ask Pope to reverse bishop appointment due to sexual abuse allegations

Fifty-one members of the Chilean Parliament have signed a letter asking Pope Francis to reverse the appointment of the Bishop of Osorno, Juan Barros, due to allegations of covering up sexual abuse.
Thursday, February 19th 2015 - 05:44 UTC
HSBC Swiss office searched by Geneva prosectuor; second probe in a week

Geneva's public prosecutor searched HSBC's lakeside Swiss office on Wednesday after opening a criminal inquiry into allegations of aggravated money laundering, the second probe to hit the bank this week.