Politics

Monday, July 4th 2011 - 17:22 UTC
In a surprise return Chavez is back in Venezuela singing and saying he’s “fine”

Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez made a surprise homecoming on Monday after cancer surgery in Cuba and declared himself “fine” despite speculation he may still require lengthy treatment.
Monday, July 4th 2011 - 04:54 UTC
Government promises Cubans will be allowed to buy and sell their cars and homes

The authorities in Cuba have released more details of their plans to allow people to buy and sell their cars and homes for the first time in 50 years. The new laws will open up a private property market and enable Cubans to buy any car they can afford.
Monday, July 4th 2011 - 04:48 UTC
Greece warned aid package means significant losses of “sovereignty” and jobs

Euro zone finance ministers have approved a 12 billion euro instalment of Greece's bailout, but signalled that the nation must expect significant losses of sovereignty and jobs.
Monday, July 4th 2011 - 04:42 UTC
French left leaning voters want Socialist Strauss-Khan back in politics

A majority of left-leaning French voters, 60%, want former IMF chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn, whose high-profile trial on sexual assault charges could collapse, to return to French politics, a poll released showed.
Monday, July 4th 2011 - 04:38 UTC
Tierra del Fuego governor re-elected in run-off; solid support for Cristina Fernandez

Tierra del Fuego incumbent governor Fabiana Rios was re-elected on Sunday’s run-off with 50.2% of the vote beating Rosana Bertone who obtained 48.9%, according to the latest official results.
Saturday, July 2nd 2011 - 06:18 UTC
Venezuela’ top general says Chavez is ‘recovering satisfactorily’ and ‘soon’ will be back

Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez is recovering “satisfactorily” from surgery to remove a cancerous tumour and will be home “soon,” the head of the country’s military said on Friday.
Saturday, July 2nd 2011 - 06:06 UTC
”You can vote for Cristina with your pocket, heart or mind” says Boudou

“You can vote for Cristina (Kirchner) with your pocket, your heart or with your mind” because the Argentine economy has advanced in all fields, said the country’s Economy minister and vice President candidate for next October election, Amado Boudou.
Saturday, July 2nd 2011 - 05:59 UTC
Uruguay raises 2011 growth forecast to 6% and inflation to 7.8%

Uruguay has raised its 2011 economic growth forecast to 6% and its inflation to 7.8%, according to a government document published on Friday. The previous estimate was 4.5% and full year inflation of 6%.
Saturday, July 2nd 2011 - 05:56 UTC
Chinese president warns corruption is eroding the Communist party grip

Chinese President Hu Jintao has issued a mea culpa for rampant corruption in the ruling Communist Party, warning members about alienating the public as the organisation celebrates its 90th anniversary.
Saturday, July 2nd 2011 - 05:50 UTC
“Cooling the economy or appreciating the currency” backfire for developing countries

Central bank president Mercedes Marcó del Pont defended on Friday Argentina’s current economic policies, particularly efforts to address the international crisis arguing that “cooling the economy or letting the currency appreciate only aggravates the crisis”.