Politics

Monday, December 8th 2008 - 20:00 UTC
Chile/Peru squabble over copper bill and military spending

A call by Peru that Chile scrap a law that earmarks a percentage of copper windfalls for military equipment is “unacceptable” said Chilean government spokesperson Francisco Vidal.
Sunday, December 7th 2008 - 20:00 UTC
S. Atlantic frigate reassigned to pirate hunting in E. Africa

The Falkland Islands are to be left without the protection of a Royal Navy warship for the first time since the 1982 South Atlantic conflict, reports the Sunday edition of The Telegraph.
Sunday, December 7th 2008 - 20:00 UTC
Venezuela opposition rejects Chavez plan: “14 years is enough”

Venezuelan opposition parties have formally rejected a plan by President Hugo Chavez to amend the constitution and enable him indefinite re-election. In a joint statement, the opposition said: “Fourteen years are sufficient.”
Sunday, December 7th 2008 - 20:00 UTC
British author named Artist for Peace by Unesco

The prize-winning British children's author and illustrator Lauren Child has been selected as the latest Artist for Peace by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), the agency announced.
Sunday, December 7th 2008 - 20:00 UTC
Chilean vessel manages to out run Somali pirates

A Chilean cargo vessel managed to outrun an attack with rifles from pirates in the north east of Africa, according to Arturo Claro Fernandez, vice-president of Compañía Sud Americana de Vapores, CSAV, one of Chile's main maritime transport companies.
Saturday, December 6th 2008 - 20:00 UTC
New Peruvian Army chief helps overcome rift with Chile

Peruvian Armed Forces “never again” should be involved in politics and must only be committed to the protection of democracy said the incoming Army Chief General Otto Guibovich on Friday helping to cool a spat with neighbouring Chile.
Saturday, December 6th 2008 - 20:00 UTC
Argentina and Chile recall John Paul II and celebrate peace

Argentina and Chile commemorated Friday in Punta Arenas the 30th anniversary of the papal mediation which prevented a full fledged war between the neighbouring countries caused by a limits dispute over three islands next to the Beagle channel in Tierra del Fuego.
Saturday, December 6th 2008 - 20:00 UTC
Russian warship crosses Panama Canal after 64 years

The Admiral Chabanenko had earlier completed manoeuvres with Venezuela's navy, coinciding with a Latin American tour by the Russian president.
Friday, December 5th 2008 - 20:00 UTC
Falkland Islands: Weekly Penguin News update

Headlines: Norwegian Sun marks the arrival of Falklands summer; Missing cocaine: Not guilty pleads Spanish fisherman; Chief of Police's conduct under investigation; Skype users low priority?; The week's cruise ships.
Friday, December 5th 2008 - 20:00 UTC
Heavyweight Lagos quits Chilean presidential race

Former Chilean President Ricardo Lagos announced he's not running in next year's presidential race, leaving the ruling but weakened centre-left Concertacion coalition without its main contender.