Politics

Thursday, April 12th 2012 - 06:14 UTC
Nine ‘illegal’ Peruvian miners rescued after six days trapped underground

Nine Peruvian miners emerged into the daylight Wednesday morning after six days trapped in a collapsed mine. State television showed the miners leaving the Cabeza de Negro mine, each supported by two rescuers. They wore sunglasses to protect their eyes from the light, after spending so much time in darkness.
Thursday, April 12th 2012 - 01:30 UTC
Argentina insists the “Malvinas issue” will be discussed at the Americas summit

Argentina’s sovereignty claim over the Falklands/Malvinas will be addressed during the Sixth Summit of the Americas this weekend in Colombia, where 33 heads of state and government are scheduled to meet, said Colombian Foreign Affairs minister Maria Angela Holguin.
Thursday, April 12th 2012 - 01:28 UTC
Joint poll shows ‘Falklands/Malvinas’ issue is ‘important’ for Argentines, but only ‘relevant’ for Brits

Argentines give more importance than the British to the Falklands/Malvinas sovereignty issue, according to the first public opinion on the matter done simultaneously in both countries involved.
Thursday, April 12th 2012 - 01:04 UTC
US World Bank candidate tells board of directors he is not afraid of ‘challenging orthodoxies’

Jim Yong Kim, the US nominee to head the World Bank, told the bank's board of directors that he would not hesitate to question the status quo and do his best to help the world poorest.
Wednesday, April 11th 2012 - 17:04 UTC
US and EU considering WTO actions against Argentine ‘protectionist practices’

The US and forty countries which formalized a joint statement before the World Trade Organization complaining about Argentina’s trade restrictions are considering moving a step further and begin a “disputes settlement” process which could lead to an open condemnation if the administration of President Cristina Kirchner does not lift the protectionist network.
Wednesday, April 11th 2012 - 16:59 UTC
IMF will make compulsory review of economy in spite of Argentina’s refusal

The International Monetary Fund will make a compulsory review of Argentina’s economy because of the country’s refusal to allow the multilateral organization to examine its finances since 2006, the Buenos Aires media reported on Wednesday quoting IMF sources.
Wednesday, April 11th 2012 - 13:24 UTC
Hillary says US interested in “a 21st century partnership” with Brazil

Secretary of State Hillary Clinton described Brazil as a “responsible country” in world affairs and praised Brazil’s “growing impact in global stability and security”, during an event at the US Chamber of Commerce.
Wednesday, April 11th 2012 - 06:40 UTC
Argentina’s Prosecutor General resigns, looses first round to Vice-president Boudou

Argentina’s Prosecutor-general Esteban Righi officially resigned to his post on Tuesday, following Vice-President Amado Boudou’s decision to press charges against the prosecutor leading the investigation into the politician's role in the Ciccone currency printing company investigation.
Wednesday, April 11th 2012 - 06:33 UTC
Petrobras and Argentine government reach tentative agreement to increase investments

The escalade between the Argentine government and the oil companies seems to have cooled off for a few hours on Tuesday following a meeting of Planning Minister Julio De Vido with top officials from Petrobras Argentina, and which was described as ‘productive’.
Wednesday, April 11th 2012 - 02:09 UTC
Bolivia rescinds contract to build road through Amazon Indian reservation

Bolivian President Evo Morales says he is rescinding the contract of a Brazilian firm to build a controversial road through the Amazon rainforest. He accused the firm, OAS, of not complying with the terms of the deal.