Politics

Tuesday, September 18th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
EU, stronger ties with Uruguay and Mercosur

President Barroso met president of Uruguay Dr. Tabaré Vázquez in the Berlaymont on 18 September. The Uruguayan president's trip to Brussels and his visit to the Portuguese presidency in Lisbon and Spain demonstrate the country's desire to strengthen ties with Europe.
Monday, September 17th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Independence Day holidays celebrates Chile

Last Saturday kicked off a record five days of “Fiestas Patrias” celebrations, as the entire nation celebrates its Declaration of Independence from Spain, declared nearly two centuries ago. Most work came to a grinding halt Friday at mid-day, as thousands prepared for a quick exit to coastal or mountain retreats, or a fun-filled weekend of dance and music at the hundreds of 'fondas' that will dot city and rural landscapes during the five day celebration.
Monday, September 17th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Greenspan memoir links Iraq war to US thirst for oil

Former top US central banker Alan Greenspan abandons his trademark reserve Monday, in a new book which takes swipes at the White House for everything from its motives for invading Iraq to its unbridled spending.
Monday, September 17th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Latin America Indians conference in Bariloche

Representatives from indigenous communities from across Latin America will join international experts in Bariloche, in a bid to articulate their concerns over threats to their ancestral lands.
Monday, September 17th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Chavez Threatens to Nationalize Private Schools

Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez, after nationalizing oil, electricity and telecommunications this year, said private schools that fail to teach a ''socialist'' curriculum will be taken over by the state.
Saturday, September 15th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
President Kirchner's positive image at its lowest since May 2003

Just six weeks from October 28 presidential and Congressional elections Argentine president Nestor Kirchner is not enjoying his best stand with the electorate, according to a public opinion poll published Saturday in the Buenos Aires press.
Saturday, September 15th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Proposal for Tierra del Fuego bilingual broadcasting to Falklands

An Argentine member of congress presented a bill calling for the establishment of a bilingual broadcasting station targeted to service the Falkland Islands.
Friday, September 14th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Falkland Islands: Weekly Penguin News Update

Headlines:
The way of the future; Gold company to end Falklands exploration; Millions for new ferry terminals?; UK policemen to 'mentor' local officers; What's on this weekend?
Friday, September 14th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Over 700.000 foreigners apply for Argentine residence

In spite of the recurrent economic cycles Argentina remains a magnet for people from neighboring countries. Over 700.000 foreigners applied for Argentina residence between 2003 and September this year, according to official figures from Argentina's Migration Office.
Friday, September 14th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
EU plans to increase grain crop by cutting on fallow land

The European Commission proposed this week to suspend for a year rules forcing grain farmers to leave a percentage of fallow land and thus helping to curb soaring prices of cereals such as wheat.