Stories for October 17th 2006
Chile's stock market rises to record high
Chilean stocks rose to the week's third record close on Friday. The Santiago Stock Exchange's Ipsa index, tracking the 40 most sold stocks, rose 0.32% to 2,356.97 points.
Falklands' fisheries dispute and Vigo's industry stance
Spanish fishing companies operating in the South Atlantic and with direct or indirect interests on both fisheries, --Argentina and the Falkland Islands-- are bound to suffer strong financial losses according to Vigoemrpesa.com, an internet information agency linked to the Galicia fishing industry.
Fifty one tour ships for the coming South Georgia season
Tour ship visits to South Georgia Island in the South Atlantic for the coming season are higher than last season, according to the island's government.
New names for the UN Security Council deadlock
Mexico and Chile have begun Tuesday informal contacts with other Latinamerican countries to agree on a consensus or compromise candidate for the United Nations Security Council seat which remains deadlocked between Guatemala and Venezuela.
