Politics

Thursday, September 10th 2009 - 11:26 UTC
UNCTAD joins the “replace the US dollar” debate

The United Nations has stepped into the debate on the future of the US Dollar, mainly that it be replaced as the world's reserve currency. The idea has been floating for some time in world capitals, such as Beijing, Moscow, Tehran and Brasilia but is the first time the world organisation openly takes position.
Thursday, September 10th 2009 - 04:54 UTC
Russian T-72 tanks for Venezuela; submarines and choppers could follow

Russia and Venezuela are expected to sign a contract on the delivery of at least 100 main battle tanks worth about 500 million US dollars to the Latin American country, a Russian defence industry source said on Wednesday according to Russian news agency Novosti.
Wednesday, September 9th 2009 - 11:09 UTC
Uruguayan presidential candidates criticize Iran’s policy towards Israel

The four Uruguayan presidential candidates coincided in criticizing Iran’s position regarding the state of Israel and favoured including in the schools programs teaching the Shoa or Holocaust.
Wednesday, September 9th 2009 - 11:04 UTC
Uruguay’s junior opposition party does not discard coalition with Mujica

Uruguay’s opposition junior party presidential candidate did not discard a coalition or unity government with either of the two forces that have the best chances of winning next October’s elections.
Wednesday, September 9th 2009 - 10:54 UTC
Uribe ratifies re-election referendum bill and further stirs controversy

Colombian President Alvaro Uribe on Tuesday signed a bill which opens the way for his second consecutive re-election and immediately addressed it to the Constitutional Court for its review.
Wednesday, September 9th 2009 - 10:25 UTC
The priest of Paraguay and the Catholic Church in Latinamerica

“The Priest of Paraguay: Lugo and the change in Latin America” is the name of the book recently launched in London and dedicated to the current president of the landlocked country former bishop Fernando Lugo.
Wednesday, September 9th 2009 - 00:29 UTC
Uruguayan ruling coalition ahead by one point, say latest opinion polls

The Uruguayan ruling coalition has a vote intention of 45%, one point ahead of the opposition for the coming October 25th presidential election, according to the latest public opinion poll released Monday evening.
Wednesday, September 9th 2009 - 00:20 UTC
Latinamerica turns to Europe, Russia and China for military hardware

Brazil's plans to buy French fighter jets confirms a trend across Latinamerica that is based in recent history and the proclivity of US lawmakers to put political restrictions on what customers can and cannot do with their purchases.
Tuesday, September 8th 2009 - 13:05 UTC
Major reshuffle in Mexico includes war on drugs, oil and agriculture

Mexican President Felipe Calderon announced Monday the resignation of Attorney General Eduardo Medina-Mora, his point-man in the offensive against drug cartels, but gave no indication that the current strategy of full confrontation with the gangs would change.
Tuesday, September 8th 2009 - 13:00 UTC
US increases arms sales and share of world market in 2008

United States not only increased its arms sales by nearly 50% last year but its share of world weapons sales also rose to more than two-thirds despite the global economic downturn, a newspaper reported Monday.