Politics

Wednesday, August 26th 2009 - 11:06 UTC
Honduras government balks at accord

The government of de facto Honduran President Roberto Micheletti is not ready to sign a proposed agreement to end the country's ongoing political crisis, Costa Rican Foreign Minister Bruno Stagno said in Honduras.
Wednesday, August 26th 2009 - 09:44 UTC
Argentine farmers begin Friday seven-day trading strike

Argentine farmers’ organizations announced Tuesday another national trading stoppage to protest President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner administration camp policies particularly taxes on grains and oilseeds exports.
Wednesday, August 26th 2009 - 09:35 UTC
Argentina follows Mexico and decriminalizes personal use of marihuana

Argentina's Supreme Court ruled Tuesday it is unconstitutional to punish an adult for private use of marihuana as long as it doesn't harm anyone else. The unanimous ruling makes Argentina the second Latinamerican country in the past four days to allow personal use of a formerly illegal drug.
Wednesday, August 26th 2009 - 09:29 UTC
Falklands promises “strenuous” efforts in defence of HMS Endurance

Falkland Islands would make “strenuous representations” if plans to withdraw the severely damaged ice patrol HMS Endurance are implemented, was announced during a recent public meeting in Stanley.
Wednesday, August 26th 2009 - 09:04 UTC
“This is Chile” website in three languages launched by President Bachelet

President Michelle Bachelet launched a new website Monday afternoon aimed at informing foreigner about Chile.
Wednesday, August 26th 2009 - 07:39 UTC
Majority of Colombians agree with US forces deployed in the country

Over half of Colombians support or agree with the presence of US forces in the country’s military bases, as established in a cooperation agreement which has triggered a strong controversy in South America.
Wednesday, August 26th 2009 - 01:53 UTC
A miserable story of accountability and opportunity

Abdelbaset Ali al Megrahi was an intelligence agent. Since he worked for the Libyan government, he probably did some bad things. But he probably did not do the specific bad thing for which he was sentenced to 27 years in prison in Scotland.
Wednesday, August 26th 2009 - 01:39 UTC
Unasur remains divided on the US/Colombian military agreement

The Union of South American Nations, Unasur, will be meeting Friday in Bariloche, Argentina for an extraordinary summit to address an agenda headed by the Colombia/US agreement which triggered a controversy in the region and impeded an official statement at recent the Quito, Ecuador summit, last August 10.
Wednesday, August 26th 2009 - 00:50 UTC
The presidential re-election syndrome torments Latinamerica

Presidential re-election has become a controversial issue in Latinamerican politics and some of the latest incidents are regional headlines including the current upheaval in Honduras which remains unsolved and can be traced to ousted President Manuel Zelaya alleged re-election bid.
Wednesday, August 26th 2009 - 00:33 UTC
Spain and Morocco to monitor Gibraltar Strait traffic; UK side-lined

Britain has been side-lined from a proposal to change the mandatory reporting system for ships sailing through the Strait of Gibraltar, despite its jurisdiction over Gibraltar and the surrounding waters, reports the Gibraltar Chronicle.