Stories for November 2004 , page 19

Wednesday, November 3rd 2004 - 20:00 UTC

Chilean-Bolivian ministerial meeting.

Chilean Foreign Affairs minister Ignacio Walker confirmed that he will be meeting his Bolivian counterpart Juan Ignacio Siles in the framework of the Rio Group presidential summit scheduled this week in Brazil.

Wednesday, November 3rd 2004 - 20:00 UTC

South Atlantic hake dispute ends in court.

An Argentine federal judge repealed a lower court appeal that allowed several vessels to fish common hake (Merluccius hubbsi) despite having exceeded the total allowable catch (TAC) established by the Argentine Fisheries authorities. Furthermore the federal judge ordered the company owning those vessels to be sanctioned.

Wednesday, November 3rd 2004 - 20:00 UTC

UK consolidates as Chilean wines main customer.

Chilean wine exports in the last twelve months (October 2003/September 2004) have reached 791 million US dollars which represents a 26,1% over the same period a year ago with the United Kingdom consolidating as the main customer.

Wednesday, November 3rd 2004 - 20:00 UTC

Undisputed Bush victory and Republican majority.

Re-elected President George W. Bush Wednesday evening celebrated victory in the presidential election and addressing a massive audience in the Ronald Reagan building close to the White House said he was proud of the Executive post.

Wednesday, November 3rd 2004 - 20:00 UTC

Brazil congratulates reelected president Bush.

Brazilian president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva sent this Wednesday a salutation message to his US counterpart George W. Bush “warmly congratulating him for his significant victory” in the presidential election.

Wednesday, November 3rd 2004 - 20:00 UTC

Blair urges rebuilding transatlantic relations.

British Prime Minister congratulated President George Bush on his reelection and said it was a good opportunity to rebuild transatlantic relations.

Wednesday, November 3rd 2004 - 20:00 UTC

Bush scheduled to visit Chile November 19.

United States Ambassador in Chile Craig Kelly confirmed that President George W. Bush will be visiting the country next November 19 when the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit.

Tuesday, November 2nd 2004 - 20:00 UTC

“Chavism” virtually unrivalled in Venezuela.

Following the protested landslide victory in Venezuela's last Sunday's regional and municipal elections, the coalition led by President Hugo Chavez had made “chavismo” the main political force of the country with control over the Executive branch, Congress and regional governments, including Caracas the capital.

Tuesday, November 2nd 2004 - 20:00 UTC

Repsol-YPF confirms investment plan in Argentina.

Repsol-YPF new CEO Antonio Brufau, 56, ratified in Madrid the company's investment plans for Argentina announced last year by his predecessor, which contemplate 1,2 billion US dollars annually until 2007.

Tuesday, November 2nd 2004 - 20:00 UTC

Gibraltar: Breaking News.

Headlines :
Gibraltar should become a “normal” issue; Annual Anglo-Spanish “tertulia” in Madrid; Opposition insists with decolonization target; Gibraltar in Spanish tourism fairs; Royal Navy visits the Rock.