Stories for December 2018

Friday, December 7th 2018 - 07:00 UTC
UK defense companies and HMS Montrose at Chile's Exponaval 2018

Innovation, partnership and technology transfer are the main themes as the UK is showing a strong commitment to the UK/Chilean defense relationship by sending HMS Montrose a Royal Navy Type 23 Frigate to support the bicentennial celebrations and Exponaval 2018 in Valparaiso, Chile.
Friday, December 7th 2018 - 06:41 UTC
Mexican president wants more investment from oil companies before awarding new contracts

Mexico’s new president says he will take a three-year break from awarding new oil exploration contracts in order to judge the results of contracts already awarded.
Friday, December 7th 2018 - 06:31 UTC
Chile recognized as best adventure tourism destination for third consecutive year

For the third consecutive year, Chile is recognized as the best adventure tourism destination in the world at the World Travel Awards that are considered the Oscars of the international tourism industry. The ceremony was held in Lisbon, Portugal last Sunday.
Friday, December 7th 2018 - 02:32 UTC
Venezuela, Russia sign bilateral cooperation agreements in Moscow

Venezuelan ruler Nicolás Maduro Thursday announced he had signed a series of bilateral agreements during his meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow. The cooperation accords are on mining, oil, telecommunications, weapons and food.
Thursday, December 6th 2018 - 19:17 UTC
Bolsonaro's announcements earned Brazil a “fossil of the day” at pessimism-ridden UN climate conference

Environmental activists have labelled Brazil and Saudi Arabia “fossils of the day” during the United Nations two-week climate conference in Katowice, Poland.
Thursday, December 6th 2018 - 12:37 UTC
Captain Castagnari's remains arrive in Río Cuarto - son thankful to Falklanders

The remains of Argentine pilot Luis Darío José Castagnari, who died in combat during the 1982 Falklands War, arrived at his hometown of Río Cuarto in the province of Córdoba Wednesday afternoon.
Thursday, December 6th 2018 - 09:47 UTC
Venezuela importing 300.000 bpd of refined products to ease fuel shortage

Venezuela this month plans to import over 300,000 barrels per day (bpd) of refined products to ease domestic fuel shortages caused by hobbled refineries and need to prioritize exports, according to internal documents, reports Reuters.
Thursday, December 6th 2018 - 09:38 UTC
Commons debate to be focused on Brexit's economic effects

Brexit's economic effects will be the focus of a Commons debate later, as government whips work behind the scenes to gain support for Theresa May's deal. Ministers will say it creates a unique partnership with the EU, while Labour argues it will make people poorer.
Thursday, December 6th 2018 - 09:32 UTC
YPF and Malaysia's Petrona committed to invest US$ 2.3bn in Vaca Muerta

Argentina's state-run energy company YPF and Malaysia's Petronas agreed this week to invest US$ 2.3 billion in a shale oil project in Vaca Muerta, with a target of reaching 60,000 b/d of oil equivalent by 2022. The investment will be in La Amarga Chica, where the companies have been testing the shale oil potential since 2015 and have spent US$ 550 million to date in the process, YPF said in a statement.
Thursday, December 6th 2018 - 09:30 UTC
Falklands' connection of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge pet dog Lupo

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge adore their pet dog, Lupo, and see him as a true member of their family – and now, the story behind how they got their beloved spaniel has come to light. After the royal couple held a Christmas party for RAF families at Kensington Palace, one of the guests spoke of her conversations with William and Kate – revealing that the pair had decided to get the dog to help Kate cope while William was away in the Falklands Islands.