Politics

Thursday, May 20th 2010 - 02:56 UTC
US Visa Waive program could include Chile, Argentina and Brazil

The United States government is currently looking at the possibility of extending the “Visa Waiver” program to include citizens of Chile, Argentina and Brazil, Rodger Dow, President of the U.S. travel association, announced recently.
Wednesday, May 19th 2010 - 17:20 UTC
Falklands’ government thanks FCO minister Browne for strong support

The Falkland Islands Government (FIG) sent Wednesday a letter of congratulations to the new Minister of State at the Foreign and Commonwealth, Jeremy Browne MP, who has responsibility for South America and the Overseas Territories.
FIG also thanked Mr. Browne for his strong stand in support of Falklands’ interests.
Wednesday, May 19th 2010 - 05:50 UTC
Madrid summit committed to a “multi-polar” world; rejects protectionism

The European Union-Latin America-Caribbean leaders’ summit wrapped up on Tuesday in Madrid with unanimous agreement about the need to develop new instruments of global governance for a multi-polar world and a commitment “to reject any form of protectionism”.
Wednesday, May 19th 2010 - 05:47 UTC
Lula da Silva reveals political admiration for Spain and praises the Kirchners

Brazil President Lula da Silva in what seemed very much as a farewell ceremony, paid tribute to the excellent relations with Spain and special links with Argentina on being honoured with a prize that underlines economic development and social cohesion.
Wednesday, May 19th 2010 - 05:41 UTC
Central America and EU reach a free trade agreement

Central American countries and the European Union (EU) reached on Tuesday an agreement on the first ever free trade deal between the two regions, they announced in a joint statement.
Wednesday, May 19th 2010 - 02:52 UTC
EU/Latam summit results “not sufficient”; new “faster pace” needed

Chilean president Sebastián Piñera said that the results of the VI European Union/Latam-Caribbean leaders’ summit in Madrid which closed Tuesday was “insufficient” since adequate solutions for present-day problems faced by the regions were lacking.
Wednesday, May 19th 2010 - 01:02 UTC
Terrorism turns some countries into ‘useful idiots’, claims Colombia’s Uribe

Terrorism knows how to convert some countries into useful idiots said Colombian president during an interview with Spanish media in the framework of the EU-Latam-Caribbean leaders’ summit in Madrid.
Tuesday, May 18th 2010 - 22:02 UTC
Britain’s stance on the Falklands a “mistake”; UN resolutions must be complied

Argentine president Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner said that Britain’s stance of declaring sovereignty over the Falklands/Malvinas sovereignty “non-negotiable” is a “mistake” dictated by “unilateral practices” that have created insecurity in the world.
Tuesday, May 18th 2010 - 21:58 UTC
Spanish maritime guidelines acknowledge British Gibraltar territorial waters

Spain’s Popular Party opposition has complained after a Spanish ministry issued guidelines to maritime rescue services that appear to acknowledge British Gibraltar territorial waters.
Tuesday, May 18th 2010 - 18:14 UTC
Peruvian president criticizes spiralling military expenditure in South America

Peruvian president Alan Garcia criticized spiralling military expenditure in South America, a fact he linked to the recently created Union of South American Nations, Unasur.