Stories for February 11th 2002

Monday, February 11th 2002 - 20:00 UTC

Uruguayan president to meet Bush

Insisting that Uruguay is not after economic aid, but rather “work opportunities”, Uruguayan president Jorge Batlle will be meeting with his American counterpart George Bush next Friday in the White House.

Monday, February 11th 2002 - 20:00 UTC

A nostalgic visit for Prince Andrew

The announcement that the Duke of York will be visiting the Falkland Islands in November as part of the events marking the 20th anniversary of the 1982 Conflict has been enthusiastically welcomed in the United Kingdom as well as by Islanders.

Monday, February 11th 2002 - 20:00 UTC

South America News.

Monday, February 11th 2002 - 20:00 UTC

First day for Duhalde.

Contrary to most pessimistic prospects, the Argentine peso floating freely against the US dollar for the first time in eleven years managed to remain within government targets after an early demand thrust.

Monday, February 11th 2002 - 20:00 UTC

Armed Forces changing role

Mercosur Armed Forces are quietly but consistently undergoing a modernization process involving objectives, capability and strategy