Politics

Friday, December 21st 2007 - 20:00 UTC
Antonini allegedly knew his way around Bs. As. Casa Rosada

US-Venezuelan businessman Guido Antonini Wilson, who in August attempted to introduce to Argentina an undeclared suitcase full of cash, was reportedly seen two days later at Government House in Buenos Aires, an Argentine prosecutor said on Thursday.
Friday, December 21st 2007 - 20:00 UTC
Three tasks for the Chilean Navy in the southern seas

The incoming naval commander of the Chilean Naval Zone III in Punta Areas identified three main tasks for the Chilean Navy in the area next year. They include reopening an Antarctic base, relocating all the Navy's land operations into a single building and have Chile's icebreaker Admiral Oscar Veil definitively stationed in Punta Arenas.
Friday, December 21st 2007 - 20:00 UTC
Argentina puts clocks forward one hour on December 30

The Argentine government disclosed Friday the Rational and Efficient Power Use Plan with the aim of easing daily demand peak and saving water reserves for winter. Federal Planning minister Julio De Vido, also known as the “energy czar” underlined that the plan does not mean “restrictions”.
Friday, December 21st 2007 - 20:00 UTC
MERRY CHRISTMAS FROM MERCOPRESS

MercoPress wishes a happy holiday season to all its readers.
Thursday, December 20th 2007 - 20:00 UTC
Ban Ki-moon reflects on first year as UN Secretary General

United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today looked back on his busy first year in office, which took him to nearly 40 countries or territories on six continents to push for progress in four main areas – UN reform, climate change, human rights and the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), and international security
Thursday, December 20th 2007 - 20:00 UTC
UK Foreign Office reasserts Gibraltar's territorial waters

The United Kingdom's position on Gibraltar's territorial waters was made clear in unequivocal terms to a group of MPs charged with scrutinizing British foreign affairs, it has emerged, reports the Gibraltar Chronicle.
Thursday, December 20th 2007 - 20:00 UTC
Argentine Congress criticizes the US over suitcase scandal

Argentina's Congress criticized the United States on Wednesday over an alleged cover-up involving a cash-full suitcase that U.S. prosecutors say was bound for President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner campaign.
Thursday, December 20th 2007 - 20:00 UTC
The FARC guerrillas demand resignation of Colombian leader

The Colombian Marxist-oriented guerilla group FARC has demanded the resignation of the country's president, Alvaro Uribe, to secure the release of hostages, among them the French-Colombian politician Ingrid Betancourt. The guerilla commander released the demand in a statement carried on the internet.
Thursday, December 20th 2007 - 20:00 UTC
Gibraltar Government House moves to 150 Strand

The Gibraltar Government has signed contracts for the purchase of a £3.4 million freehold property in London to house the Gibraltar Government Office.
Wednesday, December 19th 2007 - 20:00 UTC
Colombian rebels announce liberation of three hostages

Colombian rebels announced Tuesday they will release three hostages, including Clara Rojas, kidnapped in 2002 alongside French-Colombian politician Ingrid Betancourt, and her son born in captivity, a Cuban news agency said.