Politics

Sunday, August 24th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Ecuador's Correa inching closer to pass new constitution

Thousands marched on Saturday to back Ecuadorian President Rafael Correa who public opinion polls show is inching closer to winning a September 28 vote to pass a new constitution that would expand the Executive's authority.
Saturday, August 23rd 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Argentine/Chilean military exercise in Comodoro Rivadavia

Argentina and Chile ended on Friday a five day military exercise under the name of “Aurora Austral II” which took place in the Argentine Patagonian city of Comodoro Rivadariva with the purpose of confidence building and establishing closer links between the two countries armed forces.
Saturday, August 23rd 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Vazquez celebrates in Israel, Uruguay Independence Day

Uruguay's President Tabaré Vazquez will be celebrating his country's independence day, August 25, in Israel, the first leg of a three country tour (Switzerland and South Korea) he is visiting with a high level official and business delegation.
Saturday, August 23rd 2008 - 21:00 UTC
US Candidate Obama picks Sen Joe Biden as running-mate

US Democratic presidential hopeful Barack Obama has announced that Joe Biden will be his running mate in November's election.
Friday, August 22nd 2008 - 21:00 UTC
New September hope for Doha Round global trade talks

United States is pushing for a resumption of international trade talks in September after a meeting of ministers collapsed without a breakthrough last month, according to US top officials
Friday, August 22nd 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Mid year Brazilian demand for fertilizer increases 20%

Fertilizer sales in Brazil soared 11% in July compared to a year ago according to the country's National Fertilizer Association, Anda, in spite of a doubling of prices. July sales totaled 2.45 million tons and in July 2007, 2.2 million tons.
Friday, August 22nd 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Falkland Islands: Weekly Penguin News Update

Headlines: Up, up and away...; Farmer to close road in protest; Young mother jailed for drug importation; MoD flight contract still up in the air; Early closure planned for loligo season.
Friday, August 22nd 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Argentina's Lower House votes purchase of flag air carrier

Argentina's Lower House approved early Friday following twelve hours debate the government's purchase of the flag air carrier Aerolineas Argentinas and its subsidiary Austral from Spanish travel conglomerate Marsans. The bill must be approved by the Senate before becoming law.
Friday, August 22nd 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Uruguay criticizes Mercosur tolerance of export taxes

Uruguay's Economy minister Danilo Astori criticized export taxes and complained the fact Mercosur has allowed Argentina to apply them when “we all know this is a simple manipulation of the economy” which also has political effects.
Thursday, August 21st 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Uruguay: 24 hour strike or one man's tour de force

The Socialist government of Uruguayan president Tabare Vazquez suffered on Wednesday its first 24 hour full strike called by the unions' movement which openly supports the ruling coalition.