Stories for January 25th 2004

Sunday, January 25th 2004 - 20:00 UTC

Fisheries News.-

Headlines:
Argentina catches Taiwanese jigger; Taiwanese fishermen claim Argentinean Navy sunk their boat; Controversial hake provision on stand for 60 days

Sunday, January 25th 2004 - 20:00 UTC

Magallanes concerned with weak US dollar

The rapid weakening of the US dollar and strong appreciation of the Chilean peso is causing much concern among Magallanes main export industries and significant “cost restructuring” is forecasted this year if the situation remains unchanged.

Sunday, January 25th 2004 - 20:00 UTC

Punta Arenas News.

Headlines:
Increased air traffic in Punta Arenas; Warning from an “Antarctic pilot”.

Sunday, January 25th 2004 - 20:00 UTC

“Thank you very much, but it's bilateral”

The Chilean government discarded collaboration proposals from the United States Department for a negotiated understanding regarding Bolivia's maritime claim and insisted the issue is strictly bilateral.