Politics

Monday, June 30th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Argentina: Wheat bears brunt of farmers' anger

The world wants more wheat, but parched soils and anger over government intervention in the market could lead Argentine farmers to sow one of their smallest crops in 15 years.
Monday, June 30th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Bolivia: Opposition gains 7 of 9 provinces in regional vote

An indigenous opposition candidate was elected governor of Bolivia's Chuquisaca province on Sunday, exit polls showed, in the latest blow to the government of leftist President Evo Morales.
Monday, June 30th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Mercosur summit tackles EU immigration law

The 10 leaders of the Mercosur trade bloc meeting in Tucuman, Argentina, Monday and Tuesday are expected to condemn the EU's new immigration rules, discuss plans for regional integration and address the global food crisis.
Monday, June 30th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Falklands issue added to the Argentina Vatican rift agenda

A Falkland Islands ingredient has been added to the strained relations between the administration of Argentine President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner and the Vatican.
Monday, June 30th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Malvinas war: more abuse claims against Argentine military

Buenos Aires City ombudsman Alicia Pierini and Juan Cabandié head of the Human Rights Commission of the city's elected council have opened a registry for claims of human rights violations committed during the 1982 Malvinas war.
Saturday, June 28th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Mercosur agenda with long list of controversial issues

Productive integration for small and medium sized companies plus a special financing fund for that group of companies and a technological renovation plan are some of the main issues in the official agenda to be addressed by the coming Mercosur summit to be held in the Argentine province of Tucuman.
Saturday, June 28th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Colombia, Ecuador drop plans to restore diplomatic ties

Relations between Colombia and Ecuador grew chillier Tuesday, as Colombia postponed restoring diplomatic ties at the level of trade-attache because of “aggressive” remarks by Ecuadoran President Rafael Correa.
Saturday, June 28th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Lula, Chavez initial 21 energy and trade agreements

The presidents of Brazil and Venezuela, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Hugo Chávez, respectively, met June 27 in Caracas to address economic issues aimed at reinforcing bilateral cooperation.
Friday, June 27th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
US Supreme Court ratifies right to keep handguns

A ban on handguns in Washington DC has been ruled unconstitutional by the United States Supreme Court. In a 5-4 decision, the justices upheld a lower court ruling striking down the ban. They said individuals had a right to keep handguns for lawful purposes
Friday, June 27th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
President Kirchner tries to cope with Congress dissidence

The administration of Argentine President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner is finding it increasingly difficult to retain the congressional majority which should ensure the approval of the sliding export taxes on grains and oilseeds, as sent by the Executive, and which triggered a 103 day conflict with farmers.