Politics

Tuesday, October 21st 2008 - 20:00 UTC
US LTS and oiler vessels for Peru and Chile navies

Three decommissioned vessels from the United States Navy will be transferred in coming months to Peru and Chile once the US Congress approves the operation which is expected to happen at the end of the month, according to defence affairs publication “Enfoque Estratégico”.
Tuesday, October 21st 2008 - 20:00 UTC
Bush invites Lula da Silva to world financial summit

United States President George W. Bush invited Brazilian leader Lula da Silva to participate in a summit of the world's leading economies to discuss the global financial crisis, a White House source said on Tuesday.
Tuesday, October 21st 2008 - 20:00 UTC
New UK Minister for Europe reiterates support for Gibraltar

Caroline Flint, the new Minister for Europe at the Foreign Office, has reiterated the United Kingdom commitment not to enter into talks with Spain on Gibraltar's sovereignty, or any process of talks, against the wishes of the people of Gibraltar. The remarks came at the Gibraltar Day in London reception.
Monday, October 20th 2008 - 20:00 UTC
Ulster scientist begins sponge research in Falkland Islands

Ulster Museum Marine Biologist, Claire Goodwin has begun diving in the shallows of Falklands waters in order to research sponges of the Islands having been awarded a prestigious Shackleton Scholarship.
Monday, October 20th 2008 - 20:00 UTC
Changes in US-Latam relations with Obama, anticipates Krugman

Economy Nobel Laureate Paul Krugman anticipated that relations between the United States and Latinamerica will change significantly if the Democratic candidate Barack Obama is elected president in two weeks time.
Monday, October 20th 2008 - 20:00 UTC
Chile de-mining with sophisticated Pentagon equipment

The first week of November the Chilean Ministry of Public Works in coordination with the Chilean Army are scheduled to begin a new de-mining phase in the extreme north of the country to continue eliminating antipersonnel and anti tank mines, reports the Santiago de Chile press.
Monday, October 20th 2008 - 20:00 UTC
New Falklands' magistrate has fishery law experience

The Falkland Islands new Senior Magistrate John Trevaskis has experience in fishery prosecutions confirmed the Islands Acting Governor Paul Martinez this week.
Monday, October 20th 2008 - 20:00 UTC
Uruguay's coalition decides: “turn left” or “steady course”

Uruguay's ruling coalition process to nominate a presidential candidate for next year's elections not only involves two hopefuls, but also a common program which, according to the latest events does not seem to be the case as the internal dispute becomes more evident.
Monday, October 20th 2008 - 20:00 UTC
Paraguayan president meets Bush next week in White House

Paraguay President Fernando Lugo will meet President George Bush at the White House on October 27. The visit provides an opportunity “to reaffirm our strong relationship with Paraguay” said a release from the US Executive.
Monday, October 20th 2008 - 20:00 UTC
OECD demands UK enacts adequate anti-bribery laws

The OECD (Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development) Working Group on Bribery sharply criticised the United Kingdom's failure to bring its anti-bribery laws into line with its international obligations under the OECD Anti-Bribery Convention and urged the rapid introduction of new legislation.