Politics

Thursday, August 27th 2009 - 15:39 UTC
Paraguay interested in discussing “arms race” at the Unasur summit

Conflict hypothesis and arms race in the region must also be included in the context of the controversy over US forces in Colombian bases during the coming Unasur (Union of South American Nations) summit in Argentina, according to the Paraguayan government official position.
Thursday, August 27th 2009 - 15:36 UTC
Obama envoy: “US not interested in having bases in Colombia”

A top official from President Obama’s administration touring South America said on Wednesday that “the US is not interested in military bases in Colombia” and suggested Venezuela’s President Hugo Chavez “is not acting responsibly” when he talks of “winds of war” in the region because of a security agreement between United States and Colombia
Thursday, August 27th 2009 - 15:33 UTC
Colombia calls for open, live TV debate on all regional military issues

Colombia wants the coming Unasur (Union of South American nations) summit in Argentina to be open to all media and televised live said Colombian Foreign Affairs minister Jaime Bermúdez.
Thursday, August 27th 2009 - 15:29 UTC
Colombia files complaint against Venezuela with OAS

Colombia fled a formal complaint against Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez with the Organization of American States, accusing the populist leader of interfering in domestic affairs
Thursday, August 27th 2009 - 15:19 UTC
An “eternally grateful” Chile mourns Ted Kennedy’s death

Chilean President Michelle Bachelet gave her condolences on Wednesday to the family of the late Massachusetts Senator, Edward Kennedy, whom she called “A great politician who supported a democratic Chile during hard times for our country.”
Wednesday, August 26th 2009 - 11:06 UTC
Honduras government balks at accord

The government of de facto Honduran President Roberto Micheletti is not ready to sign a proposed agreement to end the country's ongoing political crisis, Costa Rican Foreign Minister Bruno Stagno said in Honduras.
Wednesday, August 26th 2009 - 09:44 UTC
Argentine farmers begin Friday seven-day trading strike

Argentine farmers’ organizations announced Tuesday another national trading stoppage to protest President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner administration camp policies particularly taxes on grains and oilseeds exports.
Wednesday, August 26th 2009 - 09:35 UTC
Argentina follows Mexico and decriminalizes personal use of marihuana

Argentina's Supreme Court ruled Tuesday it is unconstitutional to punish an adult for private use of marihuana as long as it doesn't harm anyone else. The unanimous ruling makes Argentina the second Latinamerican country in the past four days to allow personal use of a formerly illegal drug.
Wednesday, August 26th 2009 - 09:29 UTC
Falklands promises “strenuous” efforts in defence of HMS Endurance

Falkland Islands would make “strenuous representations” if plans to withdraw the severely damaged ice patrol HMS Endurance are implemented, was announced during a recent public meeting in Stanley.
Wednesday, August 26th 2009 - 09:04 UTC
“This is Chile” website in three languages launched by President Bachelet

President Michelle Bachelet launched a new website Monday afternoon aimed at informing foreigner about Chile.