Stories for October 29th 2005
Chile-China sign free trade agreement November
Chile and China successfully finished this week the round of negotiations for a free trade agreement which is scheduled to be formally signed by President Ricardo Lagos and Chinese President Hu Jintao next November in South Korea.
Latinamerican support for democracy weaker
Support for democracy is weaker than in 1996 in twelve Latinamerican countries, particularly in Peru, Colombia, Paraguay, Bolivia and Central America, according to the latest public opinion poll undertaken by the Chilean organization Latinobarometro for the British business magazine, The Economist.
Brazil estimates FAM export losses in 1,7 billion US dollars
Foot and mouth export losses are estimated to reach 1,7 billion US dollars given the ban on Brazilian beef and pork in at least fifty countries, revealed Brazilian Minister of Agriculture Roberto Rodriguez before Congress.
Chile most business friendly country in region
Chile ranks as the most business friendly country in Latinamerica particularly regarding protecting investors.
Bolivian December 4 elections suspended
Bolivia's Electoral Court, CNE, announced Friday the suspension of early presidential and general elections scheduled for December 4.
Fuel costs hit Lan profits in spite of more activity
Lan net profits in the third quarter 2005 reached 23,8 million US dollars, a 35% drop compared to the same period in 2004, according to the Chilean flag carrier latest release.
US reject latest EU farm tariffs cut proposal
The European Union's offer to cut farm tariffs by as much as 60% falls short of expectations because the proposal allows exemptions that would block key exports said United States officials.
Indian cruise missiles for the Chilean Navy
Chile will be purchasing multi launch BrahMos cruise missiles from India according to the New Delhi press reporting from Santiago the visit to South America of a top level Indian defence delegation.
