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Obama: US places great weight on its trading relationships with Latin America

The Canadian PressMay 4, 2013 03:00
SAN JOSE, Costa Rica - Wrapping up a three-day trip to Latin America, President Barack Obama on Saturday emphasized the "enormous importance" he says the U.S. places on its trading relationships with countries in the region and said improving those ties will help them compete in a 21st century world. "If we do not have effective integration in our hemisphere, if we don't have the best education systems, the best regulatory systems, if we don't co-ordinate our activities, then we're going to fall behind other regions in the world," Obama said. "I'm confident that we can compete."

Spaniard praises consolidation of democracy in Ibero-America

Agencia EFEMay 2, 2013 20:45
Miami, May 2 (EFE).- Spain's foreign minister hailed here Thursday the consolidation of representative democracy and human rights in Latin America and extolled the power of the Hispanic community in the United States. In contrast to the political evolution in Latin America, Jose Manuel Garcia-Margallo said, "dangerous populist movements are appearing" in Europe, perhaps as a result of the economic crisis, and they have brought the European region to "experience the worst."

Obama to push trade, immigration on Mexico, Costa Rica trip

Agence France-PresseMay 1, 2013 01:30
President Barack Obama leaves for Mexico and Costa Rica Thursday, on a mission to deepen job-creating trade ties but also hoping to discuss US immigration reform, security threats and drug wars. The three-day trip will see Obama meet new Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto, then hold his first summit with Central American leaders since the death of Washington's regional rival, Venezuela's Hugo Chavez, in March.

Central American businessmen to propose gas pipeline for region during Obama's visit

The Canadian PressApril 30, 2013 19:00
MANAGUA, Nicaragua - A proposal by Central American businessmen to build a natural gas pipeline from Mexico to Panama will be presented during a weekend meeting between U.S. President Barack Obama and Central American presidents. Nicaraguan businessman Jose Aguerri says the project would lower energy costs in the region and make its economies more competitive. Aguerri said Tuesday that the idea was first proposed by Nicaraguan businessmen and has since gained support across Central America's private sector.

Auditor general takes aim at residential schools, diabetes prevention

The Canadian PressApril 30, 2013 10:31
OTTAWA - The federal auditor general says two of the government's key pillars meant to improve the lives of aboriginal peoples have gone awry because of infighting, poor co-ordination and lack of planning. Auditor general Michael Ferguson says attempts to deal with the fallout of the residential school system are a mess as the Truth and Reconciliation Commission bickers with the federal government over what historical documents need to be provided and how they should be preserved.

Spanish foreign min. emphasizes "common values" in speech to OAS

Agencia EFEApril 29, 2013 19:45
Washington, Apr 29 (EFE).- Spanish Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Garcia-Margallo emphasized "political stability" in Latin America and the importance of taking advantage of close ties and "common values" on both sides of the Atlantic in a speech here Monday at the headquarters of the Organization of American States.

European Union court upholds three-year-old ban on import of seal products

The Canadian PressApril 29, 2013 16:00
Canada's embattled sealing industry was dealt another blow Thursday when a European Union court upheld the EU's three-year-old ban on seal products. The General Court of the European Union issued a statement saying it rejected a challenge from a group that includes the Canadian Fur Institute, the seal processing industry and one of Canada's largest Inuit groups. The Luxembourg-based court said the existing ban is valid because it fairly harmonizes the EU market while protecting the economic and social interests of Inuit communities.

Guatemala creates time capsule inspired by Mayans

Agencia EFEApril 29, 2013 12:16
Guatemala City, Apr 29 (EFE).- A time capsule that will not be opened until 2065 has been created by cultural officials in Guatemala who drew their inspiration from the ancient Mayan civilization. The green marble time capsule contains letters and messages from leading members of society and is intended to give those living half a century from now an idea of what life was like in 2013.

EU court maintains seal fur ban

Agence France-PresseApril 25, 2013 13:01
An EU court in a much-anticipated ruling Thursday upheld a 2010 ban on seal products, throwing out an appeal by fur traders including native Inuit from Canada and Greenland, and Scottish sporran-makers. The Luxembourg-based EU General Court said EU law already protects the interests of Inuit communities which hunt seals "as an integral part of their culture and identity" by authorising the sale of seal products that "result from hunts traditionally conducted by such indigenous communities for the purpose of their subsistence".

EU court maintains seal fur ban

Agence France-PresseApril 25, 2013 10:46
An EU court in a much-anticipated ruling Thursday upheld a 2010 European Union ban on seal products, throwing out an appeal from fur traders including native Inuit from Canada and Greenland, and Scottish sporran-makers. The Canada-led campaign to lift the ban on the trade in seal fur and products was joined by the country's largest Inuit group, Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami (ITK), as well as by Scottish suppliers of the sporran pouch made of seal pelt that is part of traditional Highland dress.
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