Politics

Wednesday, December 4th 2013 - 06:18 UTC
New effort by Brazil to have Mercosur comply with the EU agreed timetable

Brazil trusts Mercosur and the European Union can exchange the proposed tariff lists for a free trade agreement keeping to the original schedule, before the end of the year, according to the country's foreign ministry.
Wednesday, December 4th 2013 - 06:09 UTC
Message of support from US to Argentina's latest international financial decisions

United States praised Argentina for its latest commitment to the payment of a debt worth more than 600 million dollars to five companies in exchange for the ending of legal action. The message was transmitted by the US most senior representative in Argentina Kevin Sullivan, in a brief encounter with cabinet chief Jorge Capitanich, according to reports in Ambito Financiero.
Wednesday, December 4th 2013 - 06:00 UTC
Blackout leaves Maduro speechless; blame falls on the fascist opposition'

A huge power outage that darkened Venezuela's capital and parts of the country was a conspiracy to sabotage the Socialist government, according to Venezuela's President Nicholas Maduro. The blackout came five days ahead of Sunday's municipal elections.
Wednesday, December 4th 2013 - 05:48 UTC
Looting spreads in Argentina's third largest city as police go on strike

Looting and robbing spread to several areas of the Argentine city of Cordoba on Tuesday evening and night following a walkout from the police in the midst of a conflict over pay and other benefits.
Wednesday, December 4th 2013 - 02:50 UTC
Argentine central bank admits 'serious loss of reserves', which stand at 30bn

The newly appointed head of Argentina's Central bank Juan Carlos Fábrega admitted that in the last few months “loss of international reserves” has been serious, but “we are working to correct the situation”.
Wednesday, December 4th 2013 - 02:42 UTC
US Supreme Court hears 2002 case of BG Group against Argentina

The US Supreme Court heard arguments on Monday in the case of a British company embroiled in a legal battle with Argentina, with justices mulling the question of whether an arbitration tribunal has jurisdiction to punish a sovereign state in favor of a private company.
Wednesday, December 4th 2013 - 00:53 UTC
Commemorative coin: “Tribute from the Argentine People to Pope Francis”

Argentine Lower House passed last week a bill creating a commemorative coin as a tribute to Latin America's first Pope. Lawmaker Oscar Cachi Martinez first proposed the measure in April, and it garnered approval from congressional committees during November. The next step is for the bill to the considered by the Senate.
Tuesday, December 3rd 2013 - 21:06 UTC
Argentines will have to spend summer holidays at home; tourist dollar up 35%

In an attempt to stop the drain of Argentina Central Bank international reserves, the government of President Cristina Fernandez has decided to take the 20% income tax advance to 35% for all credit and debit card purchases made abroad. The move will also involve the purchase of dollars for Argentines travelling abroad with the US currency climbing now to 8.322 pesos.
Tuesday, December 3rd 2013 - 17:38 UTC
Chilean presidential candidates working together against voters' apathy

Voter turnout in Chile's extreme north and south fell far short of national average, and candidates will look further afield for votes in upcoming elections December 15. As Chile’s presidential candidates turn their heads to the country’s far-flung regions, a report by La Tercera demonstrates the particularly high rates of abstention in rural areas in both the extreme north and south.
Tuesday, December 3rd 2013 - 12:22 UTC
Falkland Islands hosts a delegation of Brazilian congress advisors

A delegation of political advisors from the Brazilian Congress is currently in the Falkland Islands. The group is accompanied by Andrew Ford First Secretary FCO Brasilia.