US suspends Bolivia trade pact

Despite the fact that cocaine production requires a number of chemicals that are imported from US and Europe, Bolivia has been penalised for its "poor attempts to combat drug trafficking".  In...

UNASUR hails Bolivian agreement on new Constitution

"La Paz, Oct 22 (ABI).- Union of South American Nations and Chile’s President, Michelle Bachelet congratulated to Bolivia President, Evo Morales for establishing a political agreement achieved in Congress which...

Argentina: Pension nationalization move hits stock market

In reaction to the recent announcement on pension nationalisation made by Argentinean President Cristina Kirchner, stock market fell in 16% today. The government justified the "move to nationalise 10...

volatility rule.

"Huge stock market swings around the world this week have been triggered by conflicting signs of a thawing of the credit freeze against the inexorable onslaught of recession in the Group of Seven top economies. The frenetic trading has catapulted key volatility indices to...

Argentina: Optimism and uncertainty surrounding the Casa Rosada

Read more at: www.latampolitics.comThe US financial crisis is being used as an excuse by Argentine President Cristina Kirchner to justify the economic policy implemented by former president Néstor Kirchner and heavily criticized by analysts and opponents. In a defiant tone,...

Argentina makes environmental insurance a must

It is very good move by the Argentina government to make companies accountable to environment.The environmental insurance will make the companies to operate in related sector by paying requisite premium.The world is heading towards green economy although bit slowly. " ...

Minister Calls on Venezuelans to Repatriate Their Investments in the U.S.

During the International Conference of Political Economy  held in Caracas until today, Venezuelan Panning Minister Haiman El Troudi called on Venezuelans to bring back their investments in the US. He claimed...

U.S blockade attacking Cuban

" Javier Rodríguez Roque HAVANA, October 8.— The U.S. economic, commercial and financial blockade of Cuba is also attacking the functioning of the Cuban education system, internationally considered to be one of...

Monkey waiters in Japan:man power crisis

" Hard pressed to find good helping hands these days? Not bothered that these helping hands may not be human? Then you may want to try hiring the same workers as used by the owners of the Japanese tavern...

WE WANT MORE!!!!! SAYS FINENCIAL MARKETS......but we are close to the bottom....

In the light of 700 bl$ bailout Dow unable to satisfied them.Global financial market still finding themselves in deep trouble.US lowmakers given their thumbs up to support the market now EU looking to play theis...

Argentine farmers protest again

Farmers in Argentina are again protesting against the government over inadequate support for their businesses. They are asking for economic concessions for smaller farms, and are prepared to suspend grain exports...

Dance! - my new flickr set on dancing in the Americas

The Americas host many different cultures on its vast territory.  I have been able to travel through many different countries in the Americas and photograph many different cultural activities.  One of...

Argentina renegotiates foreign debt

Margarita Island, Nueva Esparta State, Venezuela. As the world witnesses financial turmoil, the Argentinean government pushes for the re-scheduling and swapping of its foreign debt of US$150,000 million dollars....

France to announce new bank measures by end of week

Anticipating bank failures in the coming weeks, French president Nicolas Sarkozy will institute measures to guarantee savings in French banks. Since France holds the EU presidency, he is also hoping to lead by...

New nuclear front opening: Now Venezuela will develop nuclear power

" President Hugo Chavez said on Sunday Venezuela will develop a nuclear reactor for peaceful purposes, in another challenge to Washington just days after Russia offered nuclear assistance to the socialist Latin...

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