Stories for June 2005 , page 2

Wednesday, June 29th 2005 - 21:00 UTC

Harvest falls in mixed year say Uruguayan wineries

Uruguay has reported a total harvest for 2005 of about 90m litres. The result is some 10% below the annual average, as variable weather throughout the year made winemakers work hard for results.

Wednesday, June 29th 2005 - 21:00 UTC

Bolivia: Change to Oil Law

A tax increase on foreign oil companies operating in Bolivia was signed into law yesterday by President Eduardo Rodríguez, raising the total charges from 38 percent to 50 percent effective immediately.

Wednesday, June 29th 2005 - 21:00 UTC

Brasilia taken over by protesting farmers

A massive protest of Brazilian farmers and a first batch of 2.500 tractors converged on the capital Brasilia to protest about debts and a strong currency which hinders commodities exports.

Wednesday, June 29th 2005 - 21:00 UTC

De-mining along Bolivian border begins July 21

Chile will begin next July 21 the destruction of antipersonnel mines planted along the Bolivian border, announced the Chilean Consul in La Paz, Francisco Perez Walker.

Wednesday, June 29th 2005 - 21:00 UTC

Chile will not apologize for supporting the British

Chile considers that the collaboration given to Britain during the Falklands' conflict in 1982 happened in “another historic context” and does not anticipate apologizing, said Wednesday Chilean Defence Minister Jaime Ravinet.

Wednesday, June 29th 2005 - 21:00 UTC

Falklands' book: Argentina considering legal actions

The Argentine government is studying the adoption of legal and diplomatic measures following the launching in Britain of the book, “The official history of the Falklands campaign”, written by Professor of War Studies and Vice-Principal of King's College London, Sir Lawrence Freedman.

Wednesday, June 29th 2005 - 21:00 UTC

Argentina forecasts Malvinas “full sovereignty”, quiet soon

Argentine Defence Minister Jose Pampuro said that before than expected Argentina “will be in condition to recover the Malvinas”, or improve its position, adding that the United Kingdom has “enormous problems in sustaining” the Islands

Tuesday, June 28th 2005 - 21:00 UTC

IMF-Argentina controversy over fiscal policy

Argentine government sources and private economists rejected the International Monetary Fund's proposal for larger primary surpluses to face foreign debt payments and supported the Argentine Central Bank policy of targeting a “competitive” exchange rate.

Tuesday, June 28th 2005 - 21:00 UTC

Bush promotes trade, Chavez promises cheap oil

United States president George W Bush sent to Congress the Central America & Dominican Republic Free Trade Association, CAFTA, a free trade agreement which faces strong opposition from Democrats and organized labour.

Tuesday, June 28th 2005 - 21:00 UTC

Soybeans have become Argentina's main export industry

In spite of the significant recovery of Argentine industry following the massive December 2001 devaluation of the local peso, agriculture commodities and particularly soybeans have become the country's main export.