Politics

Friday, November 11th 2011 - 07:35 UTC
Prince William to be posted to the Falklands on tour of duty with the RAF

Prince William will be posted on a tour of duty to the Falkland Islands next year, the Royal Air Force said Thursday in a statement. The South Atlantic Islands are disputed by Argentina.
Thursday, November 10th 2011 - 08:11 UTC
Close advisor of CFK denies she wants to remain in power beyond 2015

A close Senator and advisor to President Cristina Fernandez denied on Wednesday the Argentine leader is interested in staying in power beyond 2015 and said a constitutional amendment “is not viable”.
Thursday, November 10th 2011 - 08:06 UTC
Arguello named as the next Argentina ambassador in Washington

Jorge Argüello was appointed as the new Argentine Ambassador to the United States by President Cristina Fernández, according to a release from the Foreign Affairs ministry. Government sources in Buenos Aires said Argüello, who currently represents Argentina before the United Nations, will replace Alfredo Chiaradia in Washington DC.
Thursday, November 10th 2011 - 06:44 UTC
The Falkland Islands in search for a voice

By John Fowler - In the first of a planned series of extended articles written exclusively for the Penguin News web site, Deputy Editor John Fowler examines the causes of the frustration felt by many Falkland Islanders in the face of the recent plethora of statements issuing from the Argentine propaganda machine
Thursday, November 10th 2011 - 06:31 UTC
Uruguay advised to lower Mercosur expectations and ‘follow your own interests’

Mercosur expectations must be lowered and made to prosper in energy integration, infrastructure and trade, said a Uruguayan leading economist adding that without sounding dramatic “we must follow our interests”.
Thursday, November 10th 2011 - 06:14 UTC
Uruguay claims Brazilian support in “fiscal haven” controversy with Sarkozy

A top Uruguayan official said the country has the support of Brazil regarding the controversy triggered when President Nicholas Sarkozy as host and ‘rapporteur’ of the recent G20 summit named Uruguay in the list of the world’s most notorious fiscal havens.
Thursday, November 10th 2011 - 06:05 UTC
Unasur council addresses initiative to compare military spending in the region

The Unasur Defence Council is scheduled to meet Thursday and Friday in Peru to address an action plan for 2012, which once approved will help estimate and compare in a more compatible way military expenditure.
Thursday, November 10th 2011 - 06:01 UTC
War zone in Rio as police prepares to take control of the city’s biggest favela

Brazilian police made two key arrests Wednesday in Rio de Janeiro's biggest favela (slum) as they ready to take control of the area from drug traffickers, in anticipation of the 2014 World Cup and 2016 Olympic Games.
Thursday, November 10th 2011 - 05:59 UTC
Italy at the point where Greece, Ireland and Portugal cracked; global markets on the edge

Stock markets in Asia opened sharply lower on Thursday after Italy's record-high cost of borrowing renewed fears over the Euro-zone crisis. Japan's Nikkei index fell 2.3%, Australia's ASX was down 2.8% while South Korea's Kospi opened 2.6% lower.
Wednesday, November 9th 2011 - 07:24 UTC
MPs visiting Falklands commit support to help with Argentine “blockade” situation

British members of parliament visiting Falklands say UK will keep diplomatic channels with Argentine open, but will pursue other options for communications and trade