MercoPress. South Atlantic News Agency
Stories for July 6th 2008
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Sunday, July 6th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Political turmoil causes 9 billion USD to flee Argentina
An estimated 9 billion US dollars left Argentina between late March and the end of June on fears of growing uncertainties about the country's economy and the on going stand off with farmers who are protesting President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner administration policies towards the camp.
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Sunday, July 6th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Argentine Senate begins Monday farm taxing system debate
Argentina's lower house of Congress finally approved on Saturday after a marathon session a controversial package of grain-export taxes that have sparked months of nationwide farm strikes and food shortages since they were first implemented in March.
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Sunday, July 6th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Chilean president begins two day visit to Uruguay
Chile and Uruguay are scheduled of sign on Monday in Montevideo a “strategic association” agreement in the framework of Chilean President Michelle Bachelet's two day official visit. Ms Bachelet arrived in Montevideo late Sunday.
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Sunday, July 6th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Uribe on the crest of the wave considering a third mandate
An overwhelming majority of Colombians, 77%, support a second reelection of President Alvaro Uribe following the rescue of fifteen hostages last Wednesday including former presidential candidate Ingrid Betancourt, according to a public opinion poll released by the top circulation magazine Semana.
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Sunday, July 6th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Bachelet sponsors Betancourt for Nobel Peace Prize
Chilean President Michelle Bachelet is promising to nominate rescued Colombian hostage Ingrid Betancourt for the Nobel Peace Prize.
