Politics

Tuesday, March 11th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Chile, Uruguay, safest countries in South America

Costa Rica, Chile and Uruguay are the safest countries in Latin America, while Haiti remains the most dangerous country when it comes to security for business executives and multinationals, according to the latest Latin Security Index developed by FTI Consulting Ibero America for Latin Business Chronicle.
Tuesday, March 11th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Mercosur: Paraguay to consider Venezuela case after elections

Venezuela's incorporation to Mercosur will be considered by the Paraguayan congress following April 20 general elections, but the issue remains controversial and the outcome is uncertain anticipated the Senate's International affairs committee president.
Monday, March 10th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Spain PM Zapatero, majority short, faces test in second term

Spain's ruling Socialist party has claimed victory in the country's general elections. The conservative opposition conceded defeat on Sunday, saying the Socialist Workers party appeared to have won.
Monday, March 10th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Lord Pym's major and controversial part in Falklands' war

As Foreign Secretary in Margaret Thatcher's War Cabinet, Francis Pym played a major and controversial part in the conduct of the Falklands War and particularly in the various peace proposals seeking a settlement to avoid conflict.
Monday, March 10th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
OAS observers for Paraguayan election; former bishop leads

The Organization of American States, OAS, will be sending 50 observers to the coming Paraguayan general elections next April 20, announced on Sunday the head of an OAS delegation currently visiting the country.
Monday, March 10th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Potential “cold war” with Russia over the Arctic in EU agenda

Climate change could lead Europe into a conflict with Russia, according to a report from Europe's foreign policy leaders. The report won't be officially presented to the European Council until Friday, but it's already all over the media.
Sunday, March 9th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Chavez “happy” wirh regional summit and urges Latam unity

Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez has said the “happy” end to the regional crisis with Colombia should boost unity in Latin America.
Sunday, March 9th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Spain: 35 m. voters decide between Zapatero & Rajoy

Polls have opened in Spain as the country's 35 million eligible voters decide whether to return the ruling Socialists to power.
Sunday, March 9th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Obama wins Wyoming Democratic caucus with 59% of the vote

Barack Obama on Saturday night comfortably won caucuses in the western US state of Wyoming, as the Illinois senator sought to regain momentum in the race for the Democratic nomination after defeats to rival Hillary Clinton in Texas and Ohio last week.
Sunday, March 9th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
As tensions ease, Chavez reopens embassy in Colombia

Venezuela said Sunday that it is reopening its embassy in Colombia and will allow back Colombian diplomats expelled last week by President Hugo Chavez in a crisis sparked by a cross-border Colombian attack on rebels in Ecuador.