Stories for March 29th 2006

Wednesday, March 29th 2006 - 21:00 UTC

Argentina reiterates Falklands' claim to Kofi Annan

During a meeting Monday with United Nations Secretary General Kofi Annan, Argentina reiterated its claim over the Falkland Islands and called for sovereignty negotiations with the United Kingdom.

Wednesday, March 29th 2006 - 21:00 UTC

Uruguay/Argentina pulp mill summit postponed

The Uruguayan/Argentine presidential summit scheduled for Wednesday to address the pulp mills dispute was postponed according to official releases from both governments.

Wednesday, March 29th 2006 - 21:00 UTC

Falklands' veteran Sea Harriers decommissioned

Twenty-four years after gaining legendary status during the Falklands War, the UK Royal Navy's last British Aerospace Sea Harrier fighters were retired Tuesday March 28, completing the service's transition to conducting joint fast jet operations with the Royal Air Force.

Wednesday, March 29th 2006 - 21:00 UTC

Chilean unemployment drops to 7.3%

Chilean unemployment in the December-February quarter dropped to 7.3%, which is 0.3% less than the same period a year ago, according to the latest release from the country's Statistics Institute.

Wednesday, March 29th 2006 - 21:00 UTC

Brazil's new minister calls for “civilized interest rates”

Brazil's new Economy minister Guido Mantega said Wednesday Brazil needs “civilized interest rates” signaling the first difference with his predecessor Antonio Palocci who was forced to resign on claims of corruption.

Wednesday, March 29th 2006 - 21:00 UTC

Peru's Humala extends a hand to Chile

Peru's ultra nationalist presidential candidate Ollanta Humala said that in the event of victory his government would seek closer ties with Chile's Michelle Bachelet with the purpose of establishing a bilateral integration policy.

Wednesday, March 29th 2006 - 21:00 UTC

Puerto Belgrano blocked for another week

Leaders of the pickets that are blocking Puerto Belgrano, Argentina's main naval compound, in demand for higher salaries and improved working conditions estimate that an agreement can be reached sometime next week, reports La Nueva Provincia from Bahía Blanca.