Politics

Wednesday, May 5th 2010 - 06:00 UTC
Argentine Dictatorship Former Economy Minister Arrested Accused of Kidnapping

Former economy minister José Martínez de Hoz, the economic brains behind the 1976-1983 military dictatorship, has been arrested and transferred to a clinic after an amnesty law was lifted, a court official has said.
Wednesday, May 5th 2010 - 02:51 UTC
Argentine Government Thwarts Pulp Mill Activists Heading for UNASUR Summit

In what was considered a change in approach by the Argentine Government, several minivans and cars with Gualeguaychú activists that were heading to the UNASUR summit in Campana, Buenos Aires province, were delayed Tuesday by police at a crucial inter-provincial bridge.
Wednesday, May 5th 2010 - 02:49 UTC
EU Wants to Reactivate Negotiations with Mercosur for Association Agreement

The European Commission (EC) has proposed to reactivate its negotiations with Mercosur, stagnant since 2004, with the objective of reaching an association agreement. In its weekly meeting, the EU executive decided to re-establish discussions with Mercosur since it considers “that an eventual pact could generate economic benefits for both parts,” according to an EC communiqué.
Wednesday, May 5th 2010 - 01:27 UTC
Cuba Fires Ministers, Considers Opening Sugar Industry to Foreign Investors

Cuban President Raúl Castro replaced two high-level government ministers citing errors and incompetence, in the latest round of replacements at top-level government posts. There are also signs that Cuba might turn the sugar industry to foreign investment.
Wednesday, May 5th 2010 - 01:03 UTC
Two Royal Navy Nuclear Subs Allowed to Sea with “Serious” Potential Risk

Two Royal Navy nuclear submarines were allowed to sea with a safety defect putting the vessels at “serious” potential risk, it was revealed.
Tuesday, May 4th 2010 - 19:53 UTC
Falklands’ Stamps Commemorates Battle of Britain and 10 Spitfires Donation

A new stamp issue for the Falkland Islands and Ascension Island has been announced by Pobjoy Mint, commemorating the Battle of Britain and Churchill’s “Few”.
Tuesday, May 4th 2010 - 18:58 UTC
Kirchner Gets UNASUR Job; Mujica Admits “Political Cost” but Privileges Unity

Former Argentine president Nestor Kirchner was sworn Tuesday as Secretary General of the Union of South American Nations, UNASUR, following the consensus reached among the twelve country members overcoming differences of previous meetings.
Tuesday, May 4th 2010 - 05:55 UTC
President Lula da Silva Visits Montevideo for Talks with Mujica

Brazilian president Lula da Silva is expected in Montevideo, Uruguay Tuesday afternoon to hold talks with his counterpart Jose Mujica, following the Unasur extraordinary presidential summit in Buenos Aires.
Tuesday, May 4th 2010 - 05:37 UTC
Lula da Silva Confirms Paraguay the Promised Power Line and Bridge

President Lula da Silva reassured Paraguay that Brazil will build the promised 500 kW power transmission line from the Itaipú dam to the capital Asunción, as well as a bridge over the Paraná River shared by both countries.
Tuesday, May 4th 2010 - 04:41 UTC
“Right to Know” Initiative on World Press Freedom Day

A new global access to information initiative launched Monday to mark World Press Freedom Day, will test how easy (or not) it is to obtain information from 30 governments on their anti-corruption efforts.