Politics

Monday, August 25th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Obama tells Latam he'll act as partner, “not as a savior”

White House Democrat presidential candidate Barack Obama is proposing a drastic change in US policy towards Latinamerica turning it into an “active policy” which includes Venezuela and Cuba, said the US Senator main advisor for the region.
Sunday, August 24th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Bolivia strikers plan gas supply cuts to neighbor countries

Bolivian president Evo Morales has ordered the Army to protect oil and gas installations amid growing protests from gas producing provinces which are demanding the full return of oil taxes.
Sunday, August 24th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
“Time is running out” warn impatient Argentine farmers

Under the banner of “time is running out” Argentine farm leaders gathered in a rally to call for action from President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner administration or they will be forced to resume the protests that they staged for four months until mid-July and that forced the government to roll back higher grain export duties.
Sunday, August 24th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Formidable challenge and countdown to London 2012 Games

The Olympic Games have drawn to a close with a glittering ceremony inside Beijing's Bird's Nest Stadium. Spectacular fireworks kicked off the proceedings, while a beautifully choreographed drumming and dancing display recalled the opening ceremony.
Sunday, August 24th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Ecuador's Correa inching closer to pass new constitution

Thousands marched on Saturday to back Ecuadorian President Rafael Correa who public opinion polls show is inching closer to winning a September 28 vote to pass a new constitution that would expand the Executive's authority.
Saturday, August 23rd 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Argentine/Chilean military exercise in Comodoro Rivadavia

Argentina and Chile ended on Friday a five day military exercise under the name of “Aurora Austral II” which took place in the Argentine Patagonian city of Comodoro Rivadariva with the purpose of confidence building and establishing closer links between the two countries armed forces.
Saturday, August 23rd 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Vazquez celebrates in Israel, Uruguay Independence Day

Uruguay's President Tabaré Vazquez will be celebrating his country's independence day, August 25, in Israel, the first leg of a three country tour (Switzerland and South Korea) he is visiting with a high level official and business delegation.
Saturday, August 23rd 2008 - 21:00 UTC
US Candidate Obama picks Sen Joe Biden as running-mate

US Democratic presidential hopeful Barack Obama has announced that Joe Biden will be his running mate in November's election.
Friday, August 22nd 2008 - 21:00 UTC
New September hope for Doha Round global trade talks

United States is pushing for a resumption of international trade talks in September after a meeting of ministers collapsed without a breakthrough last month, according to US top officials
Friday, August 22nd 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Mid year Brazilian demand for fertilizer increases 20%

Fertilizer sales in Brazil soared 11% in July compared to a year ago according to the country's National Fertilizer Association, Anda, in spite of a doubling of prices. July sales totaled 2.45 million tons and in July 2007, 2.2 million tons.