Politics

Wednesday, February 7th 2007 - 20:00 UTC
Tell Argentina to stop upsetting the Falklanders, says Weston

War veteran Simon Weston yesterday urged the UK Government to make a clear statement about the Falkland Islands' future, to allay local concerns about Argentine interference.
Wednesday, February 7th 2007 - 20:00 UTC
Kirchner ousts Agriculture minister before meeting farmers

Argentine president Nestor Kirchner named a new Agriculture and Livestock Secretary Wednesday, a day before a crucial meeting with farmers associations that have been bitterly complaining about the administration's current camp policies.
Wednesday, February 7th 2007 - 20:00 UTC
Promising prospects and skepticism bedevil Mercosur

The president of the Mercosur representatives Standing Committee, Carlos Alvarez said the block faces exceptional conditions for fulfilling its integration but also warned about the “Mercosur skeptics”.
Wednesday, February 7th 2007 - 20:00 UTC
Insulza: “lack of dialogue with Cuba is only temporary”

The Organization of American States Secretary General, Jose Miguel Insulza said he hoped the lack of dialogue with Cuba is only temporary recalling that the majority of OAS members have bilateral relations with the island's government.
Wednesday, February 7th 2007 - 20:00 UTC
Controversy in Uruguayan government over Bush's March visit

United States president George Bush will be visiting Uruguay next March 8/9 as part of a Latinamerican tour that also includes Brazil, Mexico, Guatemala and Colombia, was announced Wednesday in Montevideo.
Tuesday, February 6th 2007 - 20:00 UTC
“Pinguino or pinguina” ? Argentina's version of Clintons

Argentina's first couple, a power pair often compared to Bill and Hillary Clinton, won't say whether it will be a his or hers candidacy in this year's presidential election.
Monday, February 5th 2007 - 20:00 UTC
Fatal blazes strike Punta Arenas and Valparaiso

Two devastating fires this weekend in Chile, one Punta Arenas and the other in Valparaiso have taken the lives of at least 13 people.
Monday, February 5th 2007 - 20:00 UTC
Pulp mills: uneventful protest of pickets in Montevideo

A small group of Argentine pickets protesting the construction of pulp mills in a shared and jointly managed river with neighboring Uruguay took their complaints to Montevideo Monday morning where they distributed leaflets but finally had to be escorted under protection by police forces.
Friday, February 2nd 2007 - 20:00 UTC
Weekly Penguin News Update

Headlines: “Our ship” Clyde joins the Navy; Cruiser grounds in Antarctica; Fishery turns 20; Head-less school?; Crown calls in.
Thursday, February 1st 2007 - 20:00 UTC
Mexican protestors: don't mix tortillas with party politics

Tens of thousands of trade unionists, farmers and common citizens marched through downtown Mexico City on Wednesday to protest price increases for basic foods like tortillas, the staple of Mexico's poor.