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Stories for June 17th 2004

  • Thursday, June 17th 2004 - 21:00 UTC

    Breaking news form Chile.

    Headlines:
    Chile programs natural gas supply diversification;
    1,7 million tourists expected in Chile this year; “White Lady” celebrates 50 years.

  • Thursday, June 17th 2004 - 21:00 UTC

    Closer Brazil-Chile cooperation.

    Chile and Brazil agreed to renew efforts with the purpose of achieving South American countries integration emphasizing trade, communications infrastructure and science and technology development.

  • Thursday, June 17th 2004 - 21:00 UTC

    IMF concern with Argentine inflation.

    The IMF delegation currently in Buenos Aires for the third review of the stand-by agreement with Argentina said they were concerned with the retail prices index which is expected to reach 7,2% in 2004, far above the IMF forecasted 3% for the whole year.

  • Thursday, June 17th 2004 - 21:00 UTC

    Tragedy in Patagonia coal mine.

    Six miners killed, eight missing and dozens treated for intoxication with carbon monoxide is the primary result of a fire that swept through a coal mine 600 meters deep, in the Patagonian province of Santa Cruz a few miles away from Puerto Natales in Chile.

  • Thursday, June 17th 2004 - 21:00 UTC

    Basic rate in Brazil remains unchanged at 16%

    The Monetary Policy Committee of the Brazilian Central Bank decided this Wednesday for the third consecutive time to keep the basic Selic rate unchanged at 16% (9% in real terms). The decision was unanimous.