Politics

Sunday, May 4th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Dire forecast on Kirchners' Argentina from The Economist

The Economist first May print edition published an interesting article on the rapidly deteriorating political and economic situation of Argentina under President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner's. The article is titled “Cristina in the land of make-believe” and the influential magazine states that “dashing hopes of change, Argentina's new president is leading her country into economic peril and social conflict”.
Sunday, May 4th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Argentina: majority disapprove Kirchners and the opposition

Six out of ten Argentines disapprove the way President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner is running government and eight out of ten are disenchanted with the way she's addressing sensitive issues such as corruption and handling of the economy, according to the latest survey from Management & Fit released this Sunday.
Sunday, May 4th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Morales says “referendum failed” but calls for dialogue

The richest region of Bolivia, Santa Cruz voted overwhelmingly for autonomy on Sunday in a vote widely seen as a rejection of President Evo Morales' radical reforms. However President Morales said the referendum “had failed categorically” because less than 50% had voted and called all governors to build a “true autonomy”.
Saturday, May 3rd 2008 - 21:00 UTC
UK protest vote dumps Labor and Tories take London

British Prime Minister Gordon Brown is under pressure from his party to restore his credibility after delivering Labour's worst election results in at least 40 years. In his first electoral test as PM, Mr Brown lost nine councils and 333 seats and saw Labour's Ken Livingstone edged out of power in London after eight years.
Saturday, May 3rd 2008 - 21:00 UTC
OAS supports Bolivia unity in eve of crucial autonomy vote

Following long discussions until early Saturday morning, the Organization of American States, OAS, supported the territorial integrity of Bolivia but abstained from condemning the autonomy referendum which is scheduled for Sunday in the province of Santa Cruz, the country's richest.
Saturday, May 3rd 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Argentine farmers half-mobilized extend truce to Wednesday

Argentine farmers will limit sales of agricultural products in a renewed protest against a sliding tax system for grain and oilseed exports, but they will continue to negotiate with the government, farm leaders announced Friday after consulting with their organizations
Saturday, May 3rd 2008 - 21:00 UTC
On Free Press Day, UN stresses role of access to information

Marking the annual World Press Freedom Day top United Nations officials have stressed the role of a secure and independent media, and access to information, in empowering individuals and advancing development.
Friday, May 2nd 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Argentine farmers plan soft protests and continued dialogue

Argentine farmers' organizations announced on Thursday the end of the 30 days truce which was agreed to dialogue with the government over taxing and other grievances, and warned they would return to protest in the country's main routes.
Friday, May 2nd 2008 - 21:00 UTC
CNN shows Bush as most unpopular US president

A new opinion poll from CNN released Thursday shows that 71% of the US public disapproves of President George Bush handling of his job, making him the most unpopular in modern US history.
Friday, May 2nd 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Chavez nationalizes Argentine foundry, Venezuela's largest

President Hugo Chavez ordered the expropriation of Venezuela's largest steel maker after attempts by the government to acquire a majority stake in the Italian-Argentine conglomerate Techint failed.