Politics

Tuesday, January 18th 2011 - 17:41 UTC
UNASUR Statement on the Flooding and Mudslides in Brazil

The Member States of the Union of South American Nations (UNASUR) wish to express their heartfelt sympathy to the Government and people of Brazil, particularly the relatives and friends of those who lost their lives, their homes and to those injured in the recent flooding and mudslides which occurred in southeastern, Brazil on January 12, 2011.
Tuesday, January 18th 2011 - 17:10 UTC
New Poll Shows Argentine President as Favorite in Next Elections

According to a poll published today, President of Argentina Cristina Fernández is shown as the favorite to win next October’s elections, even though she has kept quiet her intentions of running.
Tuesday, January 18th 2011 - 16:50 UTC
Millions of Argentines Want to Live or Invest in Uruguay

This news was revealed in a study done by the consulting firm Suma, sociologist César Aguiar, one of the people responsible for the study, emphasized the bond between both countries
Tuesday, January 18th 2011 - 07:49 UTC
U.N. Urges Chile to Halt Evictions of Indigenous Protesters

Following months of protests and sit-ins surrounding ancestral land claims on Chile’s Easter Island, the United Nations has officially called on the Chilean government to help diffuse tensions.
Tuesday, January 18th 2011 - 01:15 UTC
Chile: “Zero readjustment” is not a viable option to resolve conflict due to gas price increase

Energy and Mining Minister Laurence Golborne insisted on the last proposal made by the Chilean government to stop manifestations which would imply a 3% increase in hydrocarbon.
Tuesday, January 18th 2011 - 01:04 UTC
Gov. Rios warned that the industry was already experiencing “problems” due to the Chilean blockade

The Governor of Tierra del Fuego announced on Radio 10 that they are awaiting the results of the meetings taking place in Chile to resolve the conflict in Punta Arenas which is affecting Argentine tourists.
Tuesday, January 18th 2011 - 00:50 UTC
Eurogroup: 'No Bailout Fund Decision Imminent'

The Eurogroup president Jean-Claude Juncker has said that no decision on a bailout fund will be made at the meeting of finance ministers in Brussels.
Monday, January 17th 2011 - 20:59 UTC
Brazilean Central Bank Intervenes in Futures Dollar Market to Stop Real Appreciation

Dilma Rousseff has taken measures to stop the appreciation of the real. The Brazilian Central Bank swapped all of the currency futures contracts in a reverse swap auction. This way the institution headed by Alexandre Tombini disembarks in the futures market.
Monday, January 17th 2011 - 16:58 UTC
Joy Over the Beatification of John Paul II

Pope Benedict XVI expressed yesterday that all who knew or admired John Paul II would share the joy he feels over the beatification of his predecessor, which will be held on May 1st in a ceremony which will be attended by over two million people
Monday, January 17th 2011 - 16:43 UTC
Gibraltar welcomes the visit of “True Heroes”

Three soldiers seriously injured in Afghanistan have been visibly moved by the warmth of the welcome they have received in Gibraltar as the guests of the local Royal British Legion (RBL). As Lance Bombardier Ben Parkinson, Ranger Andy Allen and Rifleman Jake Barnett arrived in Main Street on their first morning there was loud applause from the children of St Anne’s school and the Hebrew School who had turned out to meet them.