Politics

Wednesday, August 12th 2009 - 09:30 UTC
Lula da Silva’s hand picked candidate involved in the Sarney scandal

Brazilian president Lula da Silva’s closest aide has been accused of involvement in helping Senator Jose Sarney and his family slip off serious corruption charges, a major scandal that has shocked Brazilian public opinion.
Wednesday, August 12th 2009 - 09:26 UTC
A third of Brazilian Senators face charges reveals the media

A third of the Brazilian Senate members face some kind of judicial demand, be it criminal, common or electoral law according to a report published this week by Folha de Sao Paulo.
Tuesday, August 11th 2009 - 12:10 UTC
The Kirchner couple wants football TV transmission to be free

Argentina’s cabinet Chief Aníbal Fernández said football transmission should be free because it is not only a national passion but an industry that generates many jobs and activity.
Tuesday, August 11th 2009 - 11:25 UTC
Correa promises “gigantic struggle” to deepen Socialist revolution

Ecuadorean President Rafael Correa was sworn in for a second term on Monday vowing to deepen his socialist “revolution”. Announcing his vision for a new term, Correa said he sought to fight inequality and invest in projects to help the poor, improve education and improve the lives of long-neglected Andean indigenous groups.
Tuesday, August 11th 2009 - 11:20 UTC
Obama calls “hypocrites” those who demand US direct action in Honduras

United States President Barack Obama said it was hypocritical for critics of Washington's response to a coup against Honduran President Manuel Zelaya to demand a more forceful US role in returning him to power.
Tuesday, August 11th 2009 - 11:16 UTC
Fidel Castro calls Colombia “disloyal” and warns about war

Former Cuban president Fidel Castro called Colombia “disloyal,” claiming the pending military deal between the United States and Colombia could be used to attack other Latinamerican countries.
Tuesday, August 11th 2009 - 10:58 UTC
Unasur divided on Colombia/US troops issue; next summit in Argentina

Leaders from the Union of South American Nations, Unasur meeting in a regional summit in Ecuador expressed fresh concerns over Colombian plans to grant US troops access to its military bases but could not agree on a declaration to formally condemn the proposals.
Monday, August 10th 2009 - 12:21 UTC
What a couple: “lefty hearts”, right wing pockets and can’t stop loving the poor

What can bring together an Argentine farm leader and one of the most outstanding writers of the Spanish language: the Argentine presidential couple, “what a couple!”, and their personal wealth which skyrocketed in a few years.
Monday, August 10th 2009 - 12:18 UTC
Relief for Lula da Silva: crucial ally exempt from corruption charges

Brazilian Senate president Jose Sarney managed to slip away from a battery of corruption, nepotism and secret-resolution charges against him, following the Ethics Council decision to shelve the case with no debate.
Monday, August 10th 2009 - 12:13 UTC
Pope triggers “scandalous poverty” debate in Argentina

Buenos Aires province governor Daniel Scioli will be meeting this week with all Catholic bishops of his area following the controversy triggered by Pope Benedict XVI who in one his homilies spoke of the “scandalous poverty” and social inequality in Argentina.