Politics

Saturday, June 23rd 2012 - 07:53 UTC
US demands Argentina “immediately” ends the import licensing regime

The United States demanded on Friday that Argentina “immediately” end an import licensing regime and other curbs that have frustrated foreign suppliers while also expressing concerns about a “sweeping new import restriction” that Indonesia has imposed.
Saturday, June 23rd 2012 - 07:39 UTC
EU leaders agree growth measures but remain divided on mutualized bonds issue

The leaders of Germany, France, Italy and Spain agreed Friday on a 130 billion Euros package to try to revive economic growth in Europe but differed over whether and how to launch joint bonds to combat the Euro zone's debt crisis.
Saturday, June 23rd 2012 - 03:48 UTC
Franco promises to uphold democracy and honour international agreements

Paraguayan vice-president Federico Franco, 49, was sworn-in on Friday afternoon as president following Fernando Lugo’s impeachment that had him removed in less than two days.
Saturday, June 23rd 2012 - 03:43 UTC
“A coup against democracy” organized by the political class and mafia claims Lugo

Ousted Paraguayan President Fernando Lugo addressed thousands of citizens outside the presidential palace and assured there had been a “coup against democracy” but also said he would respect the formality of the Senate’s decision and called on followers to march peacefully.
Saturday, June 23rd 2012 - 03:35 UTC
Uruguay hosts highest Chinese official to ever visit the country

Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao arrived in Uruguay Friday, his first stop on a multi-nation visit to South America. Wen's arrival marks the first time a Chinese premier has visited Uruguay since diplomatic ties were established in 1988.
Saturday, June 23rd 2012 - 03:25 UTC
Mercosur/Unasur anticipate “appropriate measures” against coup in Paraguay

President Cristina Fernández assured on Friday night that “Argentina does not condone the coup in Paraguay” and anticipated that “appropriate measures” will be taken at next week’s Mercosur Summit, scheduled to take place in Mendoza.
Friday, June 22nd 2012 - 22:41 UTC
Hot air about the Falkland Islands reaches the UN

By John J. Metzler (*) At the time of the 1982 invasion, Argentina was run by a military junta who unwisely played the nationalism card and seized the islands 300 miles off the coast of South America.
Friday, June 22nd 2012 - 21:59 UTC
“Institutional coup” removes Paraguayan president Lugo from office

Paraguayan president Fernando Lugo was removed from office on Friday at 18:30 hours following an impeachment vote in the Senate where the motion was supported by 39 votes, four against and two absent.
Friday, June 22nd 2012 - 08:31 UTC
Premier Wen Jibao will address China-Latam relations at a conference in ECLAC

Premier of China, Wen Jiabao, will visit the headquarters of the UN Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) in Santiago, Chile, on Tuesday 26 June to deliver a lecture.
Friday, June 22nd 2012 - 08:27 UTC
Canadian company still interested in recapitalization of Uruguay’s national airline

Chorus Aviation Inc. says it is working with the Uruguayan government on the recapitalization of the country’s flag carrier Pluna, just days after the Canadian company said it won't invest more money to bail out the airline.