Politics

Tuesday, June 10th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Obama and McCain's campaigns have a Latinamerican chapter

The United States presidential campaign will also be fought in Latinamerica. Democrat candidate Barak Obama has named a US attorney married to a Brazilian to convince the 30.000 US citizens living in Brazil, while a businessman, resident in Sao Paulo will represent the Republican Party and candidate John McCain.
Monday, June 9th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Carter helps bring Ecuador and Colombia closer

Ecuador and Colombia Presidents have accepted to renew diplomatic relations at the level of Chargé d'Affairs immediately and with no pre conditions following on a proposal from former US president Jimmy Carter.
Monday, June 9th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Argentine farmers lift strike, but no dialogue on sight

Leaders of the Argentine farmers' organizations confirmed Sunday evening the end of the third strike period in the three months conflict with the government, and anticipated they will attend the dialogue table summoned by the country's ombudsman for Monday.
Sunday, June 8th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Argentina chairs UN General Assembly Decolonization Com.

Argentina was chosen last week to the chair of the United Nations General Assembly Special Political and Decolonization Committee which is concerned with disarmament, peace keeping operations as well as decolonization.
Sunday, June 8th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Taiana addresses C24 Thursday; Wednesday with Ban Ki-moon

Argentina's Foreign Affaire minister Jorge Taiana will be addressing next Thursday the United Nations Special Committee on Decolonization, or C24, when he is expected to reiterate Argentine claims over the Falkland Islands and other South Atlantic insular territories sovereignty.
Sunday, June 8th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Britain tells UN new constitution decolonized Gibraltar

The British Government has told the United Nations that Gibraltar, --which is disputed by neighboring Spain-- should be removed from the Unite Nations list of colonies, reports the Gibraltar Chronicle.
Sunday, June 8th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Chavez calls on FARC to end armed struggle and release hostages

Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez urged Colombian FARC rebels on Sunday to lay down their weapons and unilaterally free dozens of hostages ending to a decades-long armed struggle against Colombia's government.
Sunday, June 8th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Argentina: 4 million young adults are poor says Catholic Church

Four million young adults in Argentina are poor, according to a report of the Argentine Catholic University published over the weekend. The UCA report called on the authorities “not to look the other way” and face the current situation.
Saturday, June 7th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Chilean truckers end strike following fuel tax rebate

Chilean truckers lifted on Friday a national strike against high fuel prices that threatened the supply of basic goods hitting food and fuel supplies to retail customers and the key copper mining industry.
Saturday, June 7th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Argentine farmers respond to Church and ombudsman calls

Argentina's farmers announced Friday the end of their third strike in three months at the request of the Catholic Church, as of next Monday, but warned they'd continue on “alert” until the government repeals new export taxes on grains and oilseeds.