Politics

Thursday, June 18th 2009 - 14:44 UTC
Peru moves to reconcile with protesting indigenous peoples

Peru's government is moving toward reconciliation with the indigenous peoples after two months of rioting and protest that left over fifty people dead. The government of President Alan García wants to delay the implementation of two plans to open parts of the Peruvian Amazon to foreign investment.
Thursday, June 18th 2009 - 14:29 UTC
UK minister quits for allegedly avoiding to pay capital gains tax

A British minister has quit the Government after allegations that she avoided paying up to £17,000 in capital gains tax by “flipping” her second home. Kitty Ussher said she had not done anything wrong, but was quitting as Exchequer Secretary to avoid causing “embarrassment” to Gordon Brown.
Thursday, June 18th 2009 - 14:18 UTC
UK pressing Spain and EU on Gibraltar waters incident

Britain is pressing Spain and the European Commission to resolve the dispute over designation of British Gibraltar Territorial Waters and will continue to do so until a solution is found, reports the Gibraltar Chronicle
Thursday, June 18th 2009 - 14:13 UTC
Jon Benjamin, next UK ambassador in Chile

Jon Benjamin has been appointed British Ambassador to Chile in succession to Mr Howard Drake OBE who will be transferring to another Diplomatic Service appointment.
Thursday, June 18th 2009 - 14:10 UTC
HMS Manchester sailors “dump” McDonald statue in Valparaiso harbour

Two Royal Navy sailors from HMS Manchester have appeared in court in Chile for stealing a life-size statue from a McDonald's restaurant.
Wednesday, June 17th 2009 - 12:20 UTC
Scornful clashes inside Uruguay’s ruling coalition surprise public opinion

The dispute for Uruguay’s ruling coalition presidential nomination has spiralled to unexpected levels while a group of senior members try and work out a viable understanding between the leading hopefuls for the day after, when a unified Broad Front is essential to repeat victory in next October’s general election.
Wednesday, June 17th 2009 - 12:08 UTC
BRIC leaders call for a “more diversified” currency system

The leaders of Brazil, Russia, India and China -- the BRIC nations -- called for a “more diversified” currency system and a new global order after holding their first summit amid growing talk over the US dollar future as the global reserve unit.
Wednesday, June 17th 2009 - 11:46 UTC
Arrests linked to Mvdeo/Vigo fish containers cocaine stuffed ring

Six Uruguayans and two Colombians were arrested this week in Spain in connection with an international organization that shipped cocaine from South America to Europe as well as managing a plant to print fake Euros.
Wednesday, June 17th 2009 - 05:30 UTC
UK inflation in May fell to 2.2% from 2.3% in April

United Kingdom annual inflation slowed again in May as the Consumer Prices Index (CPI) fell to 2.2% from 2.3% in April, reported the Office for National Statistics (ONS). The less-than-expected decline means the figure remains above the Bank of England's target of 2%. However, the annual inflation reading was the lowest since January 2008.
Wednesday, June 17th 2009 - 05:28 UTC
Uruguayan opposition with good chances of winning October election

Even when the Uruguayan ruling coalition is ahead in vote intention for next October’s general election, according to the latest tendency from public opinion polls the deterioration of the Uruguayan economy in coming months plays in favour of the opposition, said the latest report from The Economist Intelligence Unit.