Politics

Monday, November 17th 2008 - 20:00 UTC
Rift in Uruguay's ruling coalition erodes Vazquez figure

Uruguay's ruling coalition in the midst of a bitter and at times confusing struggle to reach an agreement on its future presidential candidate for October 2009 elections is showing growing cracks of dissent and internal disorder.
Monday, November 17th 2008 - 20:00 UTC
New Falklands' constitution changes role of the Governor

WITH the new Constitution Order approved by Her Majesty the Queen in the Privy Council last week and due to come into effect on January 1, 2009 the role of the Falkland Islands Governor is set to change.
Sunday, November 16th 2008 - 20:00 UTC
Time for G20, says Brazilian leader; G8 no longer relevant

Brazilian President Lula da Silva said on Saturday the Group of Eight is no longer relevant in today's globalized world and the role of developing international financial regulations must fall to the so-called Group of 20.
Sunday, November 16th 2008 - 20:00 UTC
CFK bows to mining project, vetoes law protection glaciers

President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner has vetoed a law protecting Argentina's glaciers that would have restricted mining and oil drilling, officials and environmental campaigners said on Friday.
Sunday, November 16th 2008 - 20:00 UTC
Lula da Silva, rated most outstanding leader of the region

Brazil's president Lula da Silva is considered the most outstanding leader of the region according to the latest edition of the public opinion poll Latinbarometer 2008 which was released this week in Chile.
Sunday, November 16th 2008 - 20:00 UTC
Venezuela opposition candidates “tapped and intimidated”

With only a week left for regional elections in Venezuela, which could be decisive for President Hugo Chavez Socialism XXI project, leaders of the opposition claim they are constantly intimidated and watched by government that fears loosing several important states and cities.
Sunday, November 16th 2008 - 20:00 UTC
Uruguay officials travel to assess troops in Congo

Uruguay Defence's minister and top military leaders leave Monday for Congo to asses in situ the situation of the 1.600 Uruguayan troops from the United Nations peace contingent, most of them in the battle front of Goma, said the government in Montevideo.
Saturday, November 15th 2008 - 20:00 UTC
“Medusa operation” busts corruption ring in Montevideo port

A corruption network which operated in the port of Montevideo has seen three more Customs officials and a businessman sent to jail. The four and possibly others, because it's an ongoing investigation, are linked to the fish export industry.
Saturday, November 15th 2008 - 20:00 UTC
Air turbulence likely caused Mexican jet crash

The turbulent wake of a larger plane likely caused the crash of a government jet that killed Mexico's second-most powerful official, investigators said Friday, as they released a recording transcript showing the frantic pilots struggling to regain control of the plane.
Saturday, November 15th 2008 - 20:00 UTC
Actress Charlize Theron named UN Messenger of Peace

The Academy Award-winning actress and activist Charlize Theron has been designated by UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon as a United Nations Messenger of Peace, with a special focus on ending violence against women.