Politics

Tuesday, May 20th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Farmers' conflict: renewed dialogue and markets reopen

Argentine farmers agreed to lift the 70 days conflict as of Wednesday when discussions over export tax policy with the government, and grain markets activities will resume, although the “state of alert” remains in force.
Tuesday, May 20th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
UK apologizes to Argentina over Falkland Island incident

A bone believed to belong to an Argentine airman killed in 1982 and discovered in 1986 has been found to have been retained at the Police Station in Stanley, Falkland Islands without the Argentine Authorities being informed.
Monday, May 19th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Brazil and Argentina warn Bolivian separatist movement

Brazil and Argentina reaffirmed their full support to Bolivia's president Evo Morales stating that trade agreements will only be signed with the Bolivian elected national government.
Monday, May 19th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
FARC Colombia leader rebel urges others to surrender

A day after surrendering to the army, a one-eyed, battle-hardened female rebel commander urged other guerrillas Monday to follow her example and abandon their decades-long struggle
Sunday, May 18th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Uruguayan players miss out on Champions League

Uruguayan International players Luis Suarez and Bruno Silva have expressed their disappointment at missing out on the opportunity to play in next season's Champions League as their team Ajax of Amsterdam surprisingly missed out after a series of play-off games.
Sunday, May 18th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
The Economist's “not so shiny” description of Chile

Long regarded as Latin America's best-governed country, Chile has been tarnished lately by allegations of corruption and the mismanagement of public funds says The Economist under the title “Not so shiny” in its latest edition.
Sunday, May 18th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Argentina insists in Peru on humanitarian flight to Falklands

The Malvinas families' trip to the Falkland Islands for the inauguration of the monument at the Argentine cemetery in Darwin again surfaced during a private meeting of Argentine and British officials last week, in the framework of the European Union/Latinamerican leaders' summit held in Lima, Peru, according to reports in the Argentine press.
Sunday, May 18th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Argentine farmers and government prepare to talk

Yielding to pressures from provincial governors and a slowing down of the economy, Argentine farmers are expected to lift the strike on Monday and resume negotiations with the administration of President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner, which allegedly has also indicated willingness to review some of the most controversial issues.
Sunday, May 18th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Spain concerned about its business interests in Argentina

Spain announced it would defend its interests in Argentina although specific negotiations belong to the private sector, said Spanish president Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero, following a meeting with Argentine president Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner.
Saturday, May 17th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Volcano victims complain of price gaugin

Chilean government spokesperson Francisco Vidal on Thursday disclosed an increased relief package for victims of the ongoing Chaitén Volcano eruptions. The announcement comes in response to allegations that Puerto Montt residents have been overcharging displaced Chaitén residents for rent.