Politics

Thursday, August 26th 2010 - 02:59 UTC
Brazil-Chile plan to build military cargo planes to replace ageing Hercules C-130

Brazil and Chile announced they will jointly manufacture military cargo airplanes as a first step towards closer long term cooperation in military hardware. The announcement was done by Brazilian Defense minister Nelson Jobim during a visit to Santiago.
Thursday, August 26th 2010 - 00:55 UTC
Several countries petitioning Mediterranean diet be listed as cultural heritage

The Mediterranean nations of Italy, Greece, Morocco, and Spain are petitioning to have their staple diet listed as a cultural heritage item by the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).
Thursday, August 26th 2010 - 00:51 UTC
Uruguay committed to Mercosur, but also to greater world diversification

While Uruguay supports the regional trade group Mercosur, “we are also trying to diversify the economy more to other parts of the world” said central bank president Mario Bergara during his recent visit to meet investors in New York.
Thursday, August 26th 2010 - 00:47 UTC
“Political dialogue” with Colombian guerrillas on UNASUR table

Ecuador said it would be contacting Colombian officials regarding the Colombian guerrillas FARC proposal for a “political dialogue” in the framework of the Union of South American Nations, UNASUR.
Wednesday, August 25th 2010 - 04:16 UTC
Inter American Press Association supports Clarin and La Nacion

The Inter American Press Association (IAPA), through its President Alejandro Aguirre, expressed concern about the intention of the national government of Argentina to “control the independent media”, describing several actions committed in recent weeks, as “a dangerous escalation against the freedom of expression that affects all citizens” in that country.
Wednesday, August 25th 2010 - 04:15 UTC
US Secretary of State praises Uruguay on Independence Day

“Happy Independence Day, Uruguay”, said US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in her August 25th message adding that “the US joins in celebrating your many accomplishments this past year, and in honouring your leadership in our region and across the world”.
Wednesday, August 25th 2010 - 04:13 UTC
Catholic Church/Castro regime accord releases 32 political prisoners

Cuba's Roman Catholic Church revealed Tuesday the names of six more political prisoners to be released into exile in Spain under an agreement with President Raul Castro's government, bringing the total to 32 so far.
Wednesday, August 25th 2010 - 04:07 UTC
Argentine government accuses Clarín and La Nación of conspiring with military regimes

The Argentine government moved Tuesday to take over the country’s only newsprint maker, alleging two leading newspapers illegally conspired with military dictators to control the company three decades ago and then used it to drive competing media out of business.
Tuesday, August 24th 2010 - 05:25 UTC
US top official to visit Argentina, Uruguay and Chile

United States Under Secretary of State for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs Judith A. McHale will travel to Argentina, Uruguay, and Chile August 24 - September 2, her first visit to the region since been nominated to the post.
Tuesday, August 24th 2010 - 05:15 UTC
Venezuela with one of the world’s highest murder rates, according to official data

Venezuela registered 19,133 murders in 2009, which places the rate of homicides in the country at 75 for every 100,000 inhabitants, according to a study by the National Statistics Institute, or INE, cited Friday by the press.