Stories for May 8th 2002

Wednesday, May 8th 2002 - 21:00 UTC

Chilean Navy ready to shop

Following the suspension of a billion US dollars plan to renew the surface fleet, the Chilean Navy is now preparing to purchase second hand frigates intended to replace its aging vessels, the newest of which is 28 years old.

Wednesday, May 8th 2002 - 21:00 UTC

36 million Argentines

The Argentine population according to preliminary data from the November 2001 national Census numbers 36,223,947, an 11% increase over the previous 1991 census, of which 51,22% women and 48,77% men.

Wednesday, May 8th 2002 - 21:00 UTC

Argentina: IMF's three points

The controversial International Monetary Fund, IMF, Deputy Director General Ann Krueger presented Argentina a three points recipe which she believes will help overcome the country's current financial crisis and free much needed fresh funds.

Wednesday, May 8th 2002 - 21:00 UTC

South Atlantic Council Meeting

The South Atlantic council held its annual reception in London on Tuesday. Among the invited guests were present were Sukey Cameron, Governor Donald Lamont, Sir Rex Hunt and the Argentine Ambassador to Britain.

Wednesday, May 8th 2002 - 21:00 UTC

Winter contamination in Santiago

The smog winter season, when cold currents over Santiago block pollution dispersion causing health hazards to the population, has arrived.

Wednesday, May 8th 2002 - 21:00 UTC

More Magallanes lamb for the EU

Chilean Patagonia farmers hailed the European Union decision to increase the Magallanes Region ovine meat quota from 3,000 to 5,600 tons in a four years period.