Politics

Thursday, July 19th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
US endorses Chile's bid to become OECD member

United States Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson endorsed Chile's bid to become the second Latin American nation, after Mexico, to enter the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development.
Thursday, July 19th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Falklands' cricket team winning streak in the heart of England

To the innocent passer-by, the scene at Outwood Cricket Club last Thursday might have appeared to be a typical English cricket match, reports Berkshire.co.uk
Thursday, July 19th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
UN agencies urge vigilance of food safety systems

Pointing to weaknesses in food safety systems around the world, two United Nations agencies urged all countries to be vigilant when dealing with traders and producers that affect the supply line.
Wednesday, July 18th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
US planned 1963 military coup in Brazil to oust Brizola

Declassified documents prove that United States was planning a military coup in Brazil in the early sixties to prevent labor leader Leonel Brizola from reaching power and the possible “Cubanization” of the country revealed Tuesday Folha de Sao Paulo.
Tuesday, July 17th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
“Bishop of the poor” challenges Paraguay's elites and church

A charismatic leader dubbed the “Bishop of the Poor” is an early favourite to make history as the first man to serve as a Roman Catholic bishop then be elected president of his country. Even when presidential elections next April are still far Fernando Lugo has the support from 40% of voters and is ten points ahead of his runner up.
Monday, July 16th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Castro says US can prevent any attack in its territory

Cuban president Fidel Castro said the United States government has all the needed capacity to prevent any attack on its territory, unless for political reasons, “it's interested that it should happen”.
Monday, July 16th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Plenty of democracy in Venezuela, according to OAS

“Democracy is very much in force in Venezuela”, and it's not convenient to try and isolate internationally the administration of President Hugo Chavez said Jose Miguel Insulza Organization of American States Secretary General in a Sunday interview with the Argentine daily Clarin.
Monday, July 16th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Chile and Uruguay lead “institutional quality” in Latinamerica

“Institutional quality”, closed linked to rule of the law, economics and private property has Chile and Uruguay as Latinamerica best ranked countries, according to Argentina's think tank Institutions and Markets Research Centre, Ciima.
Monday, July 16th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Corruption allegations force resignation of Kirchner minister

Argentine Economy Minister Felisa Miceli submitted her resignation Monday after a prosecutor requested an investigation into a package of money containing 64,000 dollars found in her office lavatory, her spokesman said.
Monday, July 16th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Explosive shatters windows and doors of British embassy in Santiago

British Ambassador in Chile Howard Drake said that security measures surrounding the legation premises in Santiago have been increased following the attack on the embassy late Sunday evening.