Politics

Tuesday, March 13th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Guatemala surprises Bush with immigration, deportation issue

Immigration, drug trafficking, bio-fuels and insecurity dominated talks in Guatemala between President Bush and his counterpart Oscar Berger. Bush spent Monday in Guatemala before flying to Merida, Mexico the last leg of his five countries trip to the region.
Tuesday, March 13th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
“US our main individual partner”, but Mercosur is priority

Brazilian president Lula da Silva strongly defended close relations with United States and agreements on developing bio-fuels, but also underlined that Mercosur remains a top priority for Brazil.
Tuesday, March 13th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Bush promises comprehensive immigration reform bill

United States President George W Bush has pledged to reform controversial immigration laws during a two-day visit to Mexico but his host President Felipe Calderón strongly criticized US plans to build a border fence of 1.200 kilometers.
Mr Bush made the announcement on Tuesday at the start of talks with Mexico's Calderon, on the final leg of his seven-day tour of Latin America
Monday, March 12th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Lapel insignias for Falkland Islands' war veterans

Veterans badges are to be awarded to servicemen and women who fought in the Falklands War, the Government will announce this week reported The Daily Telegraph.
Monday, March 12th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
US “minimum” reaction to Chavez provocations

US President George Bush told his Brazilian counterpart that he has decided to “minimize” reactions to statements from Venezuelan leader Hugo Chavez, reported the Brazilian press.
Monday, March 12th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Chile's Bachelet marks first year anniversary with mixed record

Michelle Bachelet, Chile's first woman president, marked the first year anniversary of her government on Sunday. A darling of the international press, her presidency garnered unprecedented interest abroad by championing her liberal values in what was once South America's most conservative country. Still, she completes her first year with a mixed record.
Monday, March 12th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Commonwealth Day: diversity, source of strength and unity

Message from Her Majesty The Queen, Head of the Commonwealth.
Monday, March 12th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Tony Blair: “Bridging many of the world's divides”

British Prime Minister marked Commonwealth Day by praising the work of the community in “bridging many of the world's divides”. The 53 member nations work together to “promote peace, democracy, development and international understanding”, he said.
Monday, March 12th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Milanesas are made of “VenezÃÂ¢€Ã‚Â¦” sorry Uruguayan beef

Famous for his bloopers and possibly haunted by the outbursts of another Latinamerican leader, President George Bush was up to his best while in Uruguay when he praised the excellent “Venezuelan beef”, sorry I mean “Uruguayan beef”.
Sunday, March 11th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Bush praises “good friend” Uribe and promises more aid

President George W Bush thanked Colombia's President Alvaro Uribe for his support in the anti-drugs war and promised to work “intensely” to have US Congress ratify the free trade agreement between both countries.