Politics

Monday, August 24th 2009 - 06:27 UTC
As losses in Afghanistan mount, UK controversy over defence procurement

United Kingdom Armed Forces Minister Bill Rammell has denied claims that British soldiers' lives are being put at risk by inefficient MoD systems for buying new equipment.
Saturday, August 22nd 2009 - 11:27 UTC
Brazilian president arrives in Bolivia with strong tone-down message

Brazilian president Lula da Silva considers that differences inside the Union of South American Nations, Unasur are more “a matter of form than content” because “our main objectives are compatible and at the same time convergent” according to an interview in Bolivia’s leading newspaper La Razon.
Saturday, August 22nd 2009 - 11:18 UTC
Argentina “harshly condemns” Iranian ministerial nomination

Argentina's Foreign Affairs Ministry “harshly condemns” the nomination of Ahmad Vahidi to serve as Iran's Defence Minister as he is a suspected international terrorist sought by Interpol in connection with the 1994 attack on AMIA Jewish community centre in Buenos Aires.
Saturday, August 22nd 2009 - 11:08 UTC
Lula da Silva suggested to Obama a meeting to discuss US forces in Colombia

Brazilian president Lula da Silva suggested to his peer Barack Obama that he should meet with South American leaders to address the announced presence of US forces in seven Colombian bases.
Friday, August 21st 2009 - 22:17 UTC
A different perspective on the Mapuche situation in the south of Chile

If Things Are Ever To Improve, Chile Must Follow New Zealand’s Example -

By Eugenio Tironi
Friday, August 21st 2009 - 14:16 UTC
Argentine football season begins with the Kirchners scoring

Argentina’s soccer championship kicks Friday night after the government stepped in this week and put the national game on the state payroll in order to avoid a financial crisis gripping clubs that threatened the entire season.
Friday, August 21st 2009 - 14:15 UTC
Argentina warming up to resume dialogue and links with IMF

Argentina's Economy Minister Amado Boudou has opened the door to re-establishing links with the International Monetary Fund, as he seeks to restore Argentina's access to international credit markets.
Friday, August 21st 2009 - 14:09 UTC
Allende’s family wants Brazil do declassify documents from 1973

Chilean Member of Parliament Isabel Allende said she will ask the Brazilian government to declassify documents that could shed light on Brazil’s possible involvement in the 1973 coup that led to the ouster and death of her father, elected socialist President Salvador Allende.
Friday, August 21st 2009 - 14:01 UTC
Argentine congress extends Kirchner’s special taxing powers

Argentina’s Senate passed a bill extending President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner’s authority to set export tax rates for one year, further angering farmers who have been confronted with the government for almost two years on the issue.
Friday, August 21st 2009 - 13:59 UTC
Canada reaffirms sovereignty in the Arctic region

Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper is on a five-day visit to the northern Arctic region of his country. Mr Harper said it was all part of an initiative to promote Canada's sovereignty in the far north.