Stories for March 12th 2003

Wednesday, March 12th 2003 - 21:00 UTC

President Lula asks for patience.

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, asked Brazilians for patience and criticised those who are “in a hurry” and the “cry babies”, because “I'm not planning to be muddled or precipitated into the needed changes”. Mr. Lula's remarks follow protests from the radical Landless Movement, a group hoping for mass land ownership reform in the country.

Wednesday, March 12th 2003 - 21:00 UTC

Another major financial scandal in Chile

Chile is in the midst of another major financial scandal involving government officials, private agents and a possible loss of over a hundred and ten million US dollars.

Wednesday, March 12th 2003 - 21:00 UTC

Chile plans to double animal production

With clear signs of farmers' optimism and promises of even more government assistance, the 51st Agriculture and Livestock Show organized by Magallanes Region cattle breeders was officially inaugurated last weekend by the Chilean Agriculture Secretary Jaime Campos.

Wednesday, March 12th 2003 - 21:00 UTC

Breaking News

Headlines: Record number of jiggers; Air traffic rockets in Ushuaia; Coordinated effort against FAM; Torres del Paine Park flooded; Chilean Navy concerned about Antarctic traffic;

Wednesday, March 12th 2003 - 21:00 UTC

Pinochet Undergoes Tests for Pacemaker

Former dictator Gen. Augusto Pinochet underwent tests to determine whether doctors should replace the pacemaker he has had for seven years, an aide said. No decision was immediately announced on whether the 87-year-old former ruler will need a new device to control his heart beat.

Wednesday, March 12th 2003 - 21:00 UTC

Next -of- Kin visits resumed.

After over two years interruption visits to the Falkland Islands by Argentine relatives of servicemen killed during the 1982 South Atlantic War resumed this week.