Stories for March 11th 2006

Saturday, March 11th 2006 - 21:00 UTC

Chile to swear in its first woman president today

South America's most recent socialist President-elect, Chile's Michelle Bachelet, will be inaugurated today in what has been described as the latest sign of a cultural revolution in Chile.

Saturday, March 11th 2006 - 21:00 UTC

HMS Endurance in Puerto Belgrano's dry dock

The Royal Navy's Ice Patrol Ship HMS Endurance is undergoing repairs in the dry dock of Argentine Navy's main base Puerto Belgrano where she arrived Friday afternoon.

Saturday, March 11th 2006 - 21:00 UTC

Chile says adios to President Lagos

It's reminiscent of a tale of rags to riches. Ricardo Lagos' presidency started in March 2000 with an aura of foreboding. He had only just beaten Joaquin Lavin in January's electoral run off; the specter of the first ?leftist' President since Allende sent capital flying out of the country; and it was widely believed he wouldn't finish his term.

Saturday, March 11th 2006 - 21:00 UTC

Argentine January fisheries exports reach 48 million USD

Argentine fish exports totalled 48 million US dollars last January, up 16% over a year ago, 41.3 million US dollars, according to the latest release from the country's National Health and Agro-Food Quality Service (SENASA).

Saturday, March 11th 2006 - 21:00 UTC

Paper mills conflict: 90 days truce agreed

Uruguay and Argentina presidents announced Saturday in Chile a 90 days truce in the paper mills controversy with a simultaneous plants construction suspension and lifting of international bridges blockades by Argentine residents and environmentalists protesting against the mills alleged future pollution.

Saturday, March 11th 2006 - 21:00 UTC

Michelle Bachelet takes office in Chile

Michelle Bachelet was inaugurated as Chile's first woman president Saturday during a ceremony at the country's Congress attended by thirty world leaders and delegations from 120 countries.

Saturday, March 11th 2006 - 21:00 UTC

Arrested Korean jigger arrives in Mar del Plata

A Korean jigger supposedly poaching in Argentine waters arrived Saturday afternoon in Mar del Plata del Plata escorted by the Argentine Navy corvette Guerrico.