Stories for May 6th 2002

Monday, May 6th 2002 - 21:00 UTC

Brazil: “Lula effect”

Government and opposition have closed ranks in condemning several international banks that are warning investors about a possible victory of Socialist Luis Inacio da Silva, “Lula”, in the coming Brazilian October presidential election to succeed president Fernando Cardoso.

Monday, May 6th 2002 - 21:00 UTC

Chile exposed to Argentina

Argentina ensured Chile that the supply of oil and natural gas will proceed, and be honored, as established in the bilateral agreements. Argentine Foreign Affairs Secretary Carlos Ruckauf visited Santiago to relieve Chilean officials who were shocked when a few weeks ago in the midst of a labor dispute, union leaders blocked the supply of natural gas to Chile.

Monday, May 6th 2002 - 21:00 UTC

Priority is “conservation”

Rafael María Delpech is Argentina's new Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries Secretary. Mr. Delpech replaces Mr. Miguel Paulón who resigned in protest over President Duhalde's administration decision to tax up to 30% agriculture and fisheries exports.

Monday, May 6th 2002 - 21:00 UTC

South America breaking news

Brazil and Argentina honor “Belgrano” / Former Bolivian president and dictator dies / Priority is “conservation” / Chile exposed to Argentina / TPA in Congress / “Lula effect” / Chile lifts strict sanitary control