Politics

Wednesday, May 9th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Mrs. Kirchner tipped as candidate for October 28 presidential elections

Argentina formally announced this week that elections for president and Congress would be held on October 28. A presidential run off between the two most voted candidates, if needed, is scheduled for November 25.
Wednesday, May 9th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Pulp mill dispute “technical talks” will resume in New York

Uruguayan and Argentine officials are scheduled to continue talks at the end of the month in an effort to defuse the Fray Bentos, Uruguay pulp mill conflict, as a follow up to last month's talks in Madrid after a year without negotiations.
Wednesday, May 9th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Pope arrives in Brazil with strong message against abortion

With a strong message against abortion Pope Benedict XVI arrived Wednesday in the Brazilian city of Sao Paulo for a five day visit to the world's most populous Roman Catholic nation. This is his first visit to Latin America since becoming Pope in April 2005.
Tuesday, May 8th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Uruguayan opposition questions the Mercosur Parliament

Members from the Uruguayan opposition claim that Uruguay's participation in the Mercosur Parliament, inaugurated this Monday in Montevideo, is unconstitutional and are appealing before the Supreme Court.
Monday, May 7th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
World leaders congratulate France new President

European leaders congratulated Nicolas Sarkozy on his victory in France's presidential election on Sunday and hoped his triumph would help unblock reforms stalled by the rejection of the EU constitution in 2005.
Monday, May 7th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
European MPs recommend “supranationality” to advance integration

A delegation of European MPs visiting Uruguay for the opening of the Mercosur Parliament called on the regional block not to fear “supranationality” which is needed to advance integration.
Monday, May 7th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Argentina hosts South Atlantic Peace and Cooperation Zone meeting

Argentina is hosting the two days Third Preparatory Seminar for the VI South Atlantic Peace and Cooperation Zone ministerial meeting with the participation of officials from 24 country members of the organization.
Monday, May 7th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Lula will urge Pope to work closely in fighting poverty

President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said Monday he would discuss social policies with Pope Benedict on his visit to Brazil this week and urge the Catholic Church to work more closely with the government to fight poverty.
Monday, May 7th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Argentina: quasi air collision because of lack of radar coverage

Two aircrafts almost crashed in mid air in the area of control of Buenos Aires main airport Ezeiza, claimed on Monday the Argentine commercial pilots association. The accident was avoided appealing to an alarm system directly operated from the aircrafts.
Monday, May 7th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Petition to save Falklands' warship attracts 2.200 signatures

An online petition to save a Falkland Islands warship from the scrap yard and bring it to Plymouth has closed after attracting 2,201 signatures, reports BBC.