Stories for March 26th 2006

Sunday, March 26th 2006 - 21:00 UTC

Massive march to protest US migratory reform

Over 200.000 people congregated in downtown Los Angeles Friday to request an amnesty for illegal immigrants and to protest the “racism” of a migratory reform currently under consideration by the United States Congress.

Sunday, March 26th 2006 - 21:00 UTC

Blair present at Melbourne Games closing ceremony

British Prime Minister Tony Blair and his wife Cherie flew into Melbourne Saturday for the first leg of a seven day diplomatic odyssey which will also take in New Zealand and Indonesia.

Sunday, March 26th 2006 - 21:00 UTC

Chilean Patagonia lamb for the US market

The Chilean abattoir “Patagonia” in Porvernir, Tierra del Fuego is looking forward to another successful lamb season this year since in the coming months the plant will have been certified to export to United States.

Sunday, March 26th 2006 - 21:00 UTC

Queen Mary II calls in Pta. Arenas

Headlines:
Punta Arenas in Miami's cruise convention; Queen Mary II calls in Punta Arenas Monday;
Concern in Punta Arenas with “informal” tour operators.

Sunday, March 26th 2006 - 21:00 UTC

“John Cheek” delayed for another two weeks

Argentine authorities have delayed another two weeks a decision regarding the Falklands flagged fishing vessel “John Cheek” currently retained in Comodoro Rivadavia for allegedly illegally fishing in Argentina's EEZ, reports a Spanish newspaper.