Stories for 2005
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“Too many immigrants”, say Spaniards
In spite of a generous amnesty that in 2005 legalized the residence and employment of hundreds of thousands of undocumented immigrants, Spaniards are worried about the influx of foreigners and believe that too many already are in the country.
Extra second to clocks midnight December 31
Scientists are delaying the start of the New Year by adding the first “leap second” in seven years to keep clocks in sync with solar time used by astronomers.
Penguin News Update.
THE Penguin News staff wishes readers both in the Falklands and overseas a prosperous and fruitful New Year.
Bolivia’s Morales on a quick visit to Cuba
Evo Morales, the elected Bolivian president who describes himself as “anti-imperialist” is leaving for a long pre-inauguration international tour that begins Friday in Cuba with Fidel Castro.
Chile: Pinochet fingerprinted in right case
Like any other defendant in a criminal proceeding, Augusto Pinochet was subjected Wednesday to a police booking including mug shots and fingerprinting, albeit at his home, but the former dictator’s undignified day also included being released from house arrest.
Argentine traditional canned fisheries company taken over
Arcor, Argentina’s main company in the food processing industry will be taking over a smaller competitor Benvenuto SAC., owner of La Campagnola and Nereida among other famous trade marks, was reported in the Argentine press.
Argentina-Chile UN stand-by combined peace force
Chile and Argentina sealed an agreement this week in Buenos Aires creating the Argentina-Chile Combined Peace Force, the first initiative of its kind in the hemisphere.
Morales pro business and investment but cautions US
Playing at both ends, Bolivian elected president Evo Morales was hailed by his political enemies when he promised to sponsor regional autonomies, but close aides also cautioned that his administration would not accept any United States aid if it’s conditioned to fighting drugs.
“Humala factor” scares Peruvian business and politicians
A controversial retired military officer who irrupted in the Peruvian presidential race only four months ago with a strong nationalist message and as a declared admirer of Venezuela’s Hugo Chavez for the first time is leading in public opinion polls.
