Politics

Saturday, March 28th 2009 - 22:29 UTC
Argentina demands Falklands Islands talks

Argentine President Cristina Fernandez on Saturday asked Prime Minister Gordon Brown for negotiations over sovereignty of the disputed Falkland Islands, a day after he said he would not discuss the issue.
Saturday, March 28th 2009 - 15:55 UTC
Chronicle of a foretold (“Malvinas”) Cristina/PM Brown meeting

Argentine president Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner and British Primer Minister Gordon Brown are scheduled to hold on Saturday a bilateral meeting in Chile when the Falklands/Malvinas issue will be addressed, on Argentine initiative, but with no surprises or consequences.
Saturday, March 28th 2009 - 15:49 UTC
Unexpected embarrassment for PM Brown from Chilean president

British Primer Minister Gordon Brown was left embarrassed Friday when host Chilean Michelle Bachelet inadvertently echoed the Conservatives' attack on his command of the economy.
Saturday, March 28th 2009 - 08:37 UTC
The Economist: what happens if the Kirchners don’t make it on June?

Although the article from The Economist was published before the Senate vote which advanced Argentine mid term elections from October to June, the context gives a full idea of events and the Kirchner couple attempts to hold on to power, be it at all costs, thus the headline, “Hoping it’s not the exit”, “The Kirchners make a dash for it”.
Saturday, March 28th 2009 - 08:31 UTC
Paraguay-Brazil Itaipú energy dispute is “like Panama Canal negotiation”

Paraguay rejected this week Brazil’s proposals regarding the non renegotiation of the Itaipú treaty which regulates energy production from South America’s largest hydroelectric dam shared by the neighbouring countries.
Saturday, March 28th 2009 - 08:01 UTC
Biden advances President Obama’s Latinamerican approach

United States Vice President Joe Biden is on a four-day trip to Central and South America for meetings he said represent a “new day” for partnerships in the Americas.
Saturday, March 28th 2009 - 03:51 UTC
Russia confirms Arctic ambitions and plans for military force

Russia has announced plans to set up a military force to protect its interests in the Arctic. In a document published on its national security council's website, Moscow says it expects the Arctic to become its main resource base by 2020.
Saturday, March 28th 2009 - 03:50 UTC
A week of protests in London to mark the G20 summit

Thousands of people are preparing to take part in a huge march for “jobs, justice and climate” ahead of a week of protests in London to mark the G20 summit amid anger at the £19 million cost of staging the conference.
Friday, March 27th 2009 - 16:23 UTC
Paraguay: not much to celebrate on 18th anniversary of Mercosur

Mercosur “has not advanced sufficiently to promote symmetries” said Paraguayan president Fernando Lugo on Thursday during a ceremony at the Executive palace to commemorate the 18th anniversary of the signing of the South American customs union made up of Argentina, Brazil, Uruguay and Paraguay.
Friday, March 27th 2009 - 16:12 UTC
Falkland Islands: Weekly Penguin News update

Headlines: Princess Royal visits on her way South; Assistance for FLH, but only until the end of the year