Politics

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.
Friday, May 16th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Newly reinstated US Navy IV Fleet “poses no threat” to region

The commander of United States Southern Command, Admiral James Stavridis reassured Latin American military chiefs that reinstating the US IV Fleet in the region posed no threat and will respect maritime claims, including offshore oil reserves.
Friday, May 16th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Argentine farmers' conflict becoming an attrition process

Striking Argentine farmers opposed to a hike in export taxes decided on Thursday to extend the stoppage for another week but also sent a letter to President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner requesting an “urgent meeting” following on her Wednesday appeal for a national dialogue.
Friday, May 16th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Falkland Islands: Weekly Penguin News update

Headlines: Les and Duel nab 18th win; Scholars dispute claim; Flights suspended to three island airstrips; Sex offender avoids prison; News in Brief.
Thursday, May 15th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
WTO optimistic about Doha accord before 2008 is over

World Trade Organisation director general Pascal Lamy said it is still possible that trade ministers could meet this month to work out the outlines of an agreement in the Doha Round of world trade talks.
Thursday, May 15th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Argentine media reacts to government attacks on Clarin

The Argentine association of newspapers, Adepa, publicly expressed concern about attacks from “government and government related sectors” against the Argentine press in general and particularly against editors and journalists from Clarín.