Marcela Valente

Closer to a Palestinian State, Via South America

BUENOS AIRES – With the string of announcements in South America of recognition of a Palestinian state this month, the region’s integration process showed a new interest in and capacity to reach common positions in the realm of foreign policy. After Brazil announced in early December that it recognised a Palestinian state, Argentina, Bolivia and … Continue reading “Closer to a Palestinian State, Via South America”

Presence of US Troops Upsets Paraguay’s Partners

BUENOS AIRES – Although Argentina, Brazil and Uruguay have formally accepted the fact that Paraguay has allowed U.S. troops to enter the country and granted them immunity from prosecution, the decision has become a thorn in the flesh of South America’s Mercosur trade bloc. "The position taken by Paraguay has marked a difference" with the … Continue reading “Presence of US Troops Upsets Paraguay’s Partners”

Argentina Finally Recognizes Veterans of Falklands War

BUENOS AIRES – This Tuesday the Argentine government announced a substantial increase in the pensions paid to veterans of the 1982 Malvinas/Falkland Islands War. The decision is a first step towards recognizing the participants in a conflict that continues to cause suffering and death even 22 years later. The islands, located in the south Atlantic … Continue reading “Argentina Finally Recognizes Veterans of Falklands War”