Politics

Monday, September 3rd 2012 - 23:56 UTC
Venezuelan presidential candidate admits his “weakness” are women

Venezuelan opposition presidential candidate Henrique Carriles admitted that his “weakness” are the ladies and said he was convinced that they would ensure his victory next 7 October when he faces Hugo Chávez at the polls.
Monday, September 3rd 2012 - 23:49 UTC
Former president Vazquez by far the most favoured politician in Uruguay

Former president Tabare Vazquez is the most popular politician in Uruguay with 65% support followed by the current head of state Jose Mujica with 50% and Vice-president Danilo Astori, 48%, according to an opinion poll from Equipos Mori and published over the weekend in the Montevideo media.
Monday, September 3rd 2012 - 06:32 UTC
Two out of three Argentines reject a third re-election for Cristina Fernandez

Two out of three Argentines reject the proposal of reforming the constitution opening the way for a third consecutive mandate for President Cristina Kirchner, according to pollster Poliarquía Consultores and published on Sunday in Buenos Aires daily La Nacion.
Monday, September 3rd 2012 - 06:29 UTC
Poll votes for “Brazuca” as the official name for the 2014 World Cup ball

FIFA says Brazilians have decided to name the 2014 World Cup ball ''Brazuca,'' an informal word often used to describe national pride in the country and how Brazilians are referred to in several neighboring countries.
Monday, September 3rd 2012 - 06:20 UTC
Spanish PM Rajoy challenges the European central bank and Germany

Spain will consider seeking extra aid from Europe on top of a 100 billion Euro rescue of its financial sector but does not see any need for new conditions, Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy said in an interview published in European newspapers.
Monday, September 3rd 2012 - 06:14 UTC
Sun Myung Moon head of Unification Church and Tongil economic group dies in Seoul

Sun Myung Moon, the founder and head of the Unification Church which has millions of followers around the world, died at a retreat near the South Korean capital Seoul, church officials said.
Monday, September 3rd 2012 - 06:08 UTC
The world infested with the “ghosts of a trade war” warns Argentina ambassador

The Argentine ambassador to the United States, Jorge Argüello, warned that the world is infested with the “ghosts of a trade war” as he witnesses the protectionist measures applied by developed countries.
Saturday, September 1st 2012 - 06:56 UTC
Peña Nieto confirmed as president-elect; takes office December first

Mexico's electoral tribunal officially named Enrique Peña Nieto as president-elect on Friday, ending a drawn-out dispute over the results of the July election.
Saturday, September 1st 2012 - 06:50 UTC
Top tax-man suggests Argentines spend vacations in the country, but he prefers Punta del Este

Argentines should stay at home and spend their vacation in Argentina, suggested the head of the tax revenue office, AFIP, arguing in favour of the latest measures severely limiting debit and credit card purchases abroad by charging them an additional 15% expense.
Saturday, September 1st 2012 - 06:33 UTC
Bernanke’s speech sparks enthusiasm but also neutralizes expectations

Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said on Friday progress in bringing down US unemployment was too slow and the central bank would act as needed to strengthen the economic recovery.