Stories for November 23rd 2006
Uruguay, only “full democracy” in Latinamerica
Almost half the countries in the world can be classified as democratic but only 28 “full democracies”, which are mostly developed nations with the exception of Uruguay and Costa Rica from Latinamerica according to the latest report from The Economist.
Hips don't lie: Shakira shakes up Santiago; Chile
Shakira, one of the world's most popular touring solo acts, stopped in Santiago for a two-night stint on her “Oral Fixation” tour, playing to almost sold-out crowds at Santiago National Arena.
Argentina confirms Bush daughter robbed
The Argentine government confirmed on Wednesday that a daughter of
President Bush had her purse stolen during a visit to the Argentine capital, despite the presence of Secret Service agents and local police.
Long agenda addressed at OTCC meeting in London
Corruption, good governance, criminal justice, climate change and human rights were among the several issues addressed by the Overseas Territories Consultative Council, OTCC, which this week met in London at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.
US economy on a soft “benign” deceleration path
The United States economy is experiencing a benign deceleration while Japan is close to achieving its longest expansion period in the last sixty years, said Angel Gurría, chairman of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development during a meeting in Warsaw.
More stable oil market forecasted for 2007
Increased oil and gas production in the Caspian Sea, Africa and North America will help OPEC meet global demand in 2007, according to the International Energy Agency.
MS Amsterdam signals start of cruise season in Uruguay
The official 2006/07 cruise season began Thursday morning in Uruguay with the arrival in Montevideo of the MS Amsterdam carrying 1.300 tourists and 600 crew members.
Uruguay/Argentina pulp mills controversy deepens
The ever increasing controversy between Uruguay and Argentina over the construction of pulp mills and pickets blocking routes reached a new peak Thursday when Uruguay's ambassador in Buenos Aires was summoned to the Foreign Affairs Ministry.
