Stories for August 2nd 2005

Tuesday, August 2nd 2005 - 21:00 UTC

Ample support for President Chavez

Venezuelan president Hugo Chavez has an acceptance rate of 61% and a 45% vote intention for next year's presidential election when he is expected to run for a second term, according to a public opinion poll published Sunday in Caracas main daily, El Universal.

Tuesday, August 2nd 2005 - 21:00 UTC

Bolivian Indian leader proclaimed presidential candidate

Bolivian Indian leader Evo Morales is the official candidate of his party Movement Toward Socialism, MAS, for the coming presidential election of December 4.

Tuesday, August 2nd 2005 - 21:00 UTC

Cuba criticizes “post-Castro” US policy

Cuba criticized United States Monday for creating the post of “transition” adviser for the Fidel Castro regime, describing the move as a “crude” meddling in the internal affairs of the island.

Tuesday, August 2nd 2005 - 21:00 UTC

Pro-Chavez landslide forecasted municipal elections

A hundred thousand troops will be deployed over the weekend in Venezuela to guarantee security during municipal elections announced military authorities in Caracas.

Tuesday, August 2nd 2005 - 21:00 UTC

Jittery oil market hits a new record

Oil prices surged Monday to a new record above 62 US dollars the barrel following the death of Saudi Arabia King Fahd and amid concerns about refineries and a new confrontation with Iran over nuclear energy development.

Tuesday, August 2nd 2005 - 21:00 UTC

Scandal forces first resignation in Brazilian Congress

The leader of a junior party of the Brazilian ruling coalition was forced to step down Monday when he publicly admitted having received money from President Lula da Silva's Workers Party, PT.

Tuesday, August 2nd 2005 - 21:00 UTC

Fisheries: Breaking News

Headlines:
Japanese research vessel helps with squid survey; Argentina's half year fish exports reached 452 million; Federal Fisheries Council sets maximum allowable catches for 2005.