Politics

Thursday, February 26th 2009 - 23:00 UTC
Argentina reacts strongly to CIA report on possible instability

The Argentine government summoned on Thursday the US ambassador in Buenos Aires to demand an explanation regarding a report from newly appointed CIA chief Leon Panetta which states that Argentina, given the current world crisis could face a serious economic situation and instability.
Wednesday, February 25th 2009 - 23:00 UTC
Prince Charles and Camila expected in Chile in early March

The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall will be visiting Chile from Sunday 8 March to Wednesday 11 March 2009. According to a release from the British Embassy in Santiago Charles and Camila are scheduled to have an audience with Chilean president Michelle Bachelet Monday morning, March 9th.
Wednesday, February 25th 2009 - 20:00 UTC
Peruvian president García in an opinion poll upturn

The promotion of private investment and an improved image of Peru abroad boosted President Alan Garcia's approval rating to 32% this month, pollster Ipsos-Apoyo said in a national survey published Sunday in the newspaper El Comercio.
Wednesday, February 25th 2009 - 20:00 UTC
Argentine farmers and government agree to continue talks

The first meeting in months between protesting farmers and Argentine government representatives ended three hours later with some advances and probably most importantly a positive attitude in spite of some previous skirmishes.
Wednesday, February 25th 2009 - 20:00 UTC
“Day of reckoning” for the US has arrived warns Obama

US President Barack Obama has addressed a joint session of Congress for the first time, warning that a “day of reckoning” has arrived for the US. Stressing the severity of the economic crisis, Mr Obama told lawmakers the US will emerge stronger when it ended.
Tuesday, February 24th 2009 - 20:00 UTC
Influential Senator admits US embargo against Cuba “failed”

The US economic embargo on Cuba “has failed” and should be re-evaluated, senior Republican Senator Richard Lugar argues in a report.
Tuesday, February 24th 2009 - 20:00 UTC
Argentine icebreaker Almirante Irizar back to sea in 30 months

Argentina's icebreaker and backbone of its Antarctic effort, Almirante Irizar, will again be operational in 30 months time following an estimated investment of 100 million US dollars, announced Monday Defence minister Nilda Garré.
Tuesday, February 24th 2009 - 20:00 UTC
Rio' Carnival parade with a prophylactic presidential touch

Spectacular bodies, minimum clothing plus bubbles, feathers and glitter blended the first night of parades in Rio do Janeiro's Carnival, as the city's samba schools battled for top honours in what Brazilians proudly consider the world's largest party.
Tuesday, February 24th 2009 - 20:00 UTC
Madrid makes formal protest over royal visit to Gibraltar

Spain has complained officially to Britain over next week's visit of Princess Anne to Gibraltar, labelling it as “inopportune” reported Tuesday the Gibraltar Chronicle. The Princess Royal is due to open a medical centre named after her but which Spain says is particularly sensitive to them because it is on “the disputed isthmus”.
Tuesday, February 24th 2009 - 20:00 UTC
Mercosur members can't agree on consensus for G20

Mercosur Standing Secretary General Carlos Alvarez admitted it was difficult for the South American trade group to unify positions because “some countries see the global crisis as something distant”.