Politics

Friday, November 21st 2008 - 20:00 UTC
The positive impacts of the ”K(irchner) effect” on Uruguay

The many “non intelligent” economic decisions from Argentina's current Kirchner couple administrations, or better known as the “K effect” have benefited neighbouring Uruguay's agriculture, finances and tourism.
Friday, November 21st 2008 - 20:00 UTC
Uruguay's coalition in turmoil over Vazquez' successor

The leader of the senior group in Uruguay's ruling coalition and presidential hopeful Senator Jose Mujica rejected suggestions to lower his ticket target, and insisted he will only abide by the decision from the grass roots and the Broad Front's congress next month.
Thursday, November 20th 2008 - 20:00 UTC
Chile shocked with surfacing of vanished political prisoner

The reappearance of a man who was officially dead has shaken and outraged some in Chile which still mourns 1,196 other political prisoners who vanished in the hands of the 1973/1990 military dictatorship.
Thursday, November 20th 2008 - 20:00 UTC
Pacific rim leaders meet in Lima for trade talks

The United States, China, Japan and some emerging economy heavyweights will push for quick action on free trade deals at a summit meeting this weekend as an antidote to a looming recession in much of the world.
Wednesday, November 19th 2008 - 20:00 UTC
Communist allies China, Cuba hold landmark summit

China's President Hu Jintao on Wednesday was to wrap up a landmark visit to Cuba where he brought millions of dollars in aid and promises of closer trade ties.
Wednesday, November 19th 2008 - 20:00 UTC
Net immigration to UK reached 237.000 last year

Net immigration to the United Kingdom rose to 237,000 in 2007, according to the Office of National Statistics (ONS). The number was up by 46,000 on 2006 as a result of a fall in the number of people moving out of the
Wednesday, November 19th 2008 - 20:00 UTC
Obama rings Cristina and invites himself to visit Argentina

Argentine President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner who is currently on a North African tour, held a telephone conversation with US President-elect Barack Obama, during which he expressed his desire to meet her in person and visit Argentina.
Wednesday, November 19th 2008 - 20:00 UTC
Aerolineas: Kirchners “ignore” terms of deal with Spain

Argentina's government has violated the terms of a deal to nationalize the country's largest airline, the carrier's owner said Wednesday, which could lead to a major diplomatic confrontation with Spain.
Tuesday, November 18th 2008 - 20:00 UTC
Citigroup prepares for long winter sheds 20% jobs worldwide

Banking giant Citigroup announced it is planning shed 52,000 jobs with losses falling “particularly heavily” in London and New York. The cut - along with previously announced job losses of around 22,000 - will leave it with a global total of 300,000 employees in the near term.
Tuesday, November 18th 2008 - 20:00 UTC
Chavez' home state and family becoming election liabilities

With less than a week left for next Sunday's municipal and governor elections Venezuelan president Hugo Chavez arrived in his homeland to boost the campaign of his family who are candidates for the main posts of the province of Barinas and the city of Sabanera.