Stories for August 5th 2002

Monday, August 5th 2002 - 21:00 UTC

News from Punta Arenas

Headlines:
Tourist Center for Punta Arenas; Marches against privatization; Fourth methanol plant; Police assistance from Germany; Drastic cost cuts in oil industry

Monday, August 5th 2002 - 21:00 UTC

Breaking News

Headlines:
Bolivia: Sanchez Losada confirmed president
Uruguay: Waiting for Mr. O'Neill

Brazil: Ciro growing and growing?

Monday, August 5th 2002 - 21:00 UTC

Uruguay's banks will reopen today

Uruguay on Sunday received a short-term loan of up to $1.5bn from the US and imposed limited restrictions on bank withdrawals in an effort to avert a collapse of its once-vaunted financial system.