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Stories for April 2004

• Tuesday, April 20th 2004 - 21:00 UTC

  Fisheries News.

  Headlines: Spain's strong ties with illegal fishing; “Maya V” haul attracts buyer's interest; Aquaculture promotion in developing countries.

• Tuesday, April 20th 2004 - 21:00 UTC

  Argentine industry at full steam.

  Industrial production in Argentina increased 15,5% in March compared to a year ago, revealed this Monday the Argentine government, an indication that the full impact of the energy crisis is still to come.

• Tuesday, April 20th 2004 - 21:00 UTC

  Chile forecasted to grow 4,9%.

  Chile is forecasted to grow 4,9% in 2004 helped by bullish prices of copper, still the country's main export, and a greater dynamism from domestic demand. In the last quarter of 2003 the government had estimated growth for this year to reach between 4 and 5%.

• Tuesday, April 20th 2004 - 21:00 UTC

  Legislative “task group” to address energy crisis.

  Argentine and Chilean legislators created this Monday in Buenos Aires a “task group” to address the energy crisis that erupted following Argentina's unilateral natural gas provision reduction which already has meant an increase in Chilean electricity bills.

• Tuesday, April 20th 2004 - 21:00 UTC

  Lan Chile's “monopolistic practices” in the limelight.

  The Chilean National Airnavigation Association, ANACO, accused Lan Chile of “monopolistic practices” that impede the development of smaller airlines.

• Tuesday, April 20th 2004 - 21:00 UTC

  Argentine: Multi-pronged anti-crime plan.

  In the midst of a troubling crime wave, the Argentine government on Monday launched a broad security plan which includes pushing for judicial, legislative and police reform to combat insecurity and corruption.

• Monday, April 19th 2004 - 21:00 UTC

  Kirchner's administration image looses 13 points.

  The Argentine president Nestor Kirchner administration image has dropped 13 points in the last four months, but the standing of the President himself remains solid, according to the latest opinion poll published this Sunday in Buenos Aires.

• Monday, April 19th 2004 - 21:00 UTC

  Spain orders return of troops from Iraq.

  Spanish President Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero ordered this Sunday the return of Spanish troops from Iraq “with maximum security and in the shortest time possible”.

• Monday, April 19th 2004 - 21:00 UTC

  Rato favourite to succeed Kohler in IMF.

  Rodrigo Rato the Spanish Economy Minister of the outgoing Jose Aznar administration is “clear favourite” to preside the International Monetary Fund given the support from United States, according to the Financial Times.

• Monday, April 19th 2004 - 21:00 UTC

  Brazilian president promises “Tropical New Deal” .

  Brazilian president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva admitted his dissatisfaction with the poor results of the economy and had given a 15 days “ultimatum” to his economic team and advisors.