The head of the labor unions grouped in the CNUS (Consejo Nacional de Unidad Sindical) announced they will propose to employers a 30% wage increase, while the government wants to encourage farmers togrowand processcane in abandoned zones. 

Excitement over the World Cup has once again revived a debate among intellectuals, some of whom denigrate the most popular sport on the planet while others consider it an expression of the spirit.  There is also continued debate about its economic benefits, or lack thereof.  

The biggest factor in environmental degradation is the persistence of poverty. 

Economy minister Axel Kicillof reminded the vultures that they never actually lent Argentina a cent, while insisting that a stay from Judge Thomas Grisea is necessary to give his government time to work out a deal.  The Brazilians looked on with anxiety, the Uruguayans called out the U.S. for its less than objective role, and

Landlocked Paraguay has become the new “soybean king” with a harvest of over 9 million tons. 

“Our challenge is to position bananas in the Chinese market.”  So said Mariella Molina, Eucador’s Consul General in Guangzhou (southern China)and Head of the Commercial Office in that city.  

Breast implants that include microchips are marketed primarily in European countries, Japan and Costa Rica. 

Presidential hopefuls are not clear on how they will pay for their proposals, even as they face a more challenging electorate, in an increasingly competitive democracy, and in a more difficult economy.

Five contenders and their running mates geared up for their campaigns as the season begins.  

OAS Commission warns that democracy without a free press will dissolve.