World Poorest But Generous Commando President Steps Down in Uruguay


Uruguay's President Jose Mujica waves to the people after receiving the Uruguayan flag on the last working day of his term in MontevideoJNN 03 March 2015 : Uruguay’s president, Jose “Pepe” Mujica, a former guerrilla who lives on a farm and gives most of his salary to charity, is stepping down after five years in office, ending his term as one of the world’s most popular leaders ever. Continue reading

S. American states to recall ambassadors from Europe over Bolivian plane incident


South American Head of States Protest against the Bolivian President Planse HijackJNN 13 July 2013 Rio de Janerio : South American countries belonging to the Mercosur trade bloc have decided to withdraw their ambassadors for consultations from European countries involved in the grounding of the Bolivian president’s plane. Continue reading