Stories for January 29th 2003

Wednesday, January 29th 2003 - 20:00 UTC

British Ambassador's visit to the Falklands not “secret”.

A British Foreign Office official in Port Stanley has denied that the British Ambassador to Argentina, Sir Robin Christopher, recently made a 'secret' visit to the Falkland Islands

Wednesday, January 29th 2003 - 20:00 UTC

IMF full marks for Lula

The International Monetary Fund confirmed that the current IMF supported program for Brazil “is on track” and reiterated its optimism regarding the current administration's commitment to strong macroeconomic fundamentals and improving social equality. The official release reads as follows.

Wednesday, January 29th 2003 - 20:00 UTC

“Sleeping giant” criticises American protectionism

Brazilian president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and his French counterpart Jacques Chirac criticised American protectionism that according to the Brazilian leader impedes developing countries to grow.

Wednesday, January 29th 2003 - 20:00 UTC

Mercosur summit next June

Mercosur's Common Market Group, GMC, currently convened in Asunción, the capital of Paraguay, confirmed that the block's presidential summit would be held next June in this city.

Wednesday, January 29th 2003 - 20:00 UTC

Regional News from Pta. Arenas.

Headlines: Chilean Navy rescues British pilots; Papal cross reaches South Pole; Magallanes: “High income” tourism; Marine park in Carlos III Island.