Politics

Tuesday, July 17th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
“Bishop of the poor” challenges Paraguay's elites and church

A charismatic leader dubbed the “Bishop of the Poor” is an early favourite to make history as the first man to serve as a Roman Catholic bishop then be elected president of his country. Even when presidential elections next April are still far Fernando Lugo has the support from 40% of voters and is ten points ahead of his runner up.
Monday, July 16th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Castro says US can prevent any attack in its territory

Cuban president Fidel Castro said the United States government has all the needed capacity to prevent any attack on its territory, unless for political reasons, “it's interested that it should happen”.
Monday, July 16th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Plenty of democracy in Venezuela, according to OAS

“Democracy is very much in force in Venezuela”, and it's not convenient to try and isolate internationally the administration of President Hugo Chavez said Jose Miguel Insulza Organization of American States Secretary General in a Sunday interview with the Argentine daily Clarin.
Monday, July 16th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Chile and Uruguay lead “institutional quality” in Latinamerica

“Institutional quality”, closed linked to rule of the law, economics and private property has Chile and Uruguay as Latinamerica best ranked countries, according to Argentina's think tank Institutions and Markets Research Centre, Ciima.
Monday, July 16th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Corruption allegations force resignation of Kirchner minister

Argentine Economy Minister Felisa Miceli submitted her resignation Monday after a prosecutor requested an investigation into a package of money containing 64,000 dollars found in her office lavatory, her spokesman said.
Monday, July 16th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Explosive shatters windows and doors of British embassy in Santiago

British Ambassador in Chile Howard Drake said that security measures surrounding the legation premises in Santiago have been increased following the attack on the embassy late Sunday evening.
Friday, July 13th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Falkland Islands: Weekly Penguin News update

Headlines:
Brave Islanders receive awards; Lack of classroom space causes concern for Education Board; November Pilgrimage.
Friday, July 13th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
The Economist forecasts Mrs Kirchner will be Argentina's next president

Under the title “Corruption in Argentina; More brouhaha for the government” the prestigious British magazine The Economist publishes a thrashing report about the current political situation in Argentina and the Kirchners future.
Friday, July 13th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Escalating protests in Peru with at least three dead

Peruvian unions staged a second day of escalating national protests, leaving three dead and dozens injured prompting alarm over economic losses in tourism and agriculture, and the overall economy one of the fastest growing in South America.
Friday, July 13th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Court overturns pardons to military rulers of Argentina

The Argentine Supreme Court threw out a 1989 presidential pardon Friday that absolved a former army general of alleged human rights abuses during Argentina's dictatorship.