Stories for May 2002 , page 2

Monday, May 27th 2002 - 21:00 UTC

Hardliner elected Colombian president

A resounding victory in hand, President-elect Alvaro Uribe promised that Colombians from all walks of life will benefit from his crusade to bring law and order to the most insecure and violent nation in Latin America.

Sunday, May 26th 2002 - 21:00 UTC

Falklands Councillors hesitate over “Constitutional Development”

According to a majority of the Falklands elected members of the Legislature, the Islands is not yet ready for a further major democratic step forward.

Sunday, May 26th 2002 - 21:00 UTC

Urgent: New leadership requested

An overwhelming majority of Argentines, 82%, demand that in the next elections scheduled for October 2003, all elected posts, from President to local Councillors, be renewed. Another significant 70% believe the current Argentine crisis is political, according to the latest Gallup poll.

Friday, May 24th 2002 - 21:00 UTC

The best place in the world

“I'm not actually feeling homesick but the best place in the world to live in, ?is the Falklands; second best, for its friendliness, scenery and people, Scotland”.

“The Falklands can be complicated, but it's a great place to grow children and that's where Thomas, William, Frederick, TWF, will be brought up, mother's promise”.

Friday, May 24th 2002 - 21:00 UTC

A plea for Mr. Cavallo

Seventy five world personalities figure in an open request to the Argentine government published in the New York Times, asking for an immediate consideration of Mr. Domingo Cavallo's legal situation and ensure that he is “treated in a fair and impartial way”.

Friday, May 24th 2002 - 21:00 UTC

220.000 visas

US consular offices in Argentina are overwhelmed with requests for visas. Last year 20,000 were granted but this year at the current rate of 800/1000 per day, it is estimated that 220,000 visas will be the final number.

Thursday, May 23rd 2002 - 21:00 UTC

Gibraltar rallies British public support

As talks between the British and Spanish Governments over Gibraltar's future have stalled, Gibraltar has launched a vigorous appeal in Britain to rally public support against any surrender of sovereignty to Spain.

Thursday, May 23rd 2002 - 21:00 UTC

Thousands at Falklands Flower Festival

Thousands of people have visited the Falklands Memorial Chapel at Pangbourne for a church service and four-day flower festival commemorating the 20th anniversary of the Falklands War.

Thursday, May 23rd 2002 - 21:00 UTC

Argentine Minister confident

Argentine Economy Minister Roberto Lavagna currently in Washington said he's confident on reaching an agreement with the International Monetary Fund, IMF, based on a new program, by the end of June.

Thursday, May 23rd 2002 - 21:00 UTC

Crucial day for fast track

The US Senate is expected to approve this Thursday the Trade Promotion Authority, TPA, the former “fast track” that will enable the President Bush administration to involve in trade agreements with other countries and blocks.