Politics

Tuesday, December 22nd 2009 - 14:21 UTC
Hollywood celebrates: China looses appeal of WTO ruling on US films and books

The World Trade Organization has upheld a ruling that China is illegally restricting US imports of music, films and books. The decision, issued Monday in Geneva, could force China to liberalize imports of media in the next year or face sanctions.
Tuesday, December 22nd 2009 - 14:16 UTC
“Justice, the people and God” meditating on Uribe’s re-re-election

Colombian president Alvaro Uribe remains nuclear about his future plans and whether he will run for a third period. His only public statements so far have been that he will abide by the results of the referendum which should open the way for his candidacy next May 2010.
Monday, December 21st 2009 - 17:49 UTC
Uruguay’s president-elect expected to announce ministerial cabinet this week

Uruguay’s president elect Jose Mujica is expected to announce this week the ministerial cabinet that will be working with him when he takes office next March first, according to sources from his headquarters.
Monday, December 21st 2009 - 17:42 UTC
Colombia beefs up Venezuelan border with airborne battalions

The Colombian government has announced it is building a new military base on its border with Venezuela and has activated six new airborne battalions. Relations between the two nations are at a historic low with Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez already telling his generals to prepare for war.
He moved 15,000 more troops up to the border, accusing Colombia and its ally, the US, of planning an attack.
Monday, December 21st 2009 - 17:32 UTC
British MoD row over Ascension Islands reached the London press

The military outpost of Ascension Island “vital to the protection of the Falkland Islands” is at the centre of a row over tax bills unpaid by the Ministry of Defence, according to an article on Sunday’s edition of the Daily Express.
Monday, December 21st 2009 - 17:19 UTC
Brazilean industry to manufacture 2.044 armoured vehicles for the Army

The Brazilian Army and Fiat Iveco signed an agreement for the manufacturing or 2.044 armoured vehicles involving 3.5 billion US dollars as part of the new National Defence Strategy launched by the administration of President Lula da Silva.
Monday, December 21st 2009 - 15:22 UTC
Renovation year for Bolivian Armed Forces

Bolivia’s Armed forces expect next year to renew their military hardware and “store away all the junk”, but also called on neighbouring countries “not to fear” Bolivian plans.
Monday, December 21st 2009 - 13:09 UTC
Mercosur: Chavez sends “peace” message to Paraguayan Senate

President Hugo Chavez said he was hopeful the Paraguayan congress would vote for Venezuela to join Mercosur since Paraguay is one of the countires to “most benefit” from such an incorporation.
Saturday, December 19th 2009 - 11:53 UTC
Key states reach “meaningful but modest” agreement at climate summit

Key states have reached what they call a “meaningful agreement” at the Copenhagen climate summit. Five nations, including China and the US, reached a deal on a number of issues, such as a recognition to limit temperatures rises to less than 2C.
Saturday, December 19th 2009 - 07:54 UTC
“Legal insecurity” becomes top issue of Argentina’s political agenda

Top United States official remarks about the lack of “legal security” in Argentina echoed in Copenhagen’s climate conference where Foreign Secretary Jorge Taiana approached Secretary of State Hillary Clinton to about these “unfortunate statements”.