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Stories for January 14th 2003

  • Tuesday, January 14th 2003 - 20:00 UTC

    Brazil's Lula wants to expand Mercosur membership

    Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva wants to expand membership in Mercosur, the world's third-largest trade bloc comprising Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay.

  • Tuesday, January 14th 2003 - 20:00 UTC

    Falklands to start exporting organic meat

    The Falkland Islands' first organic meat exports are poised to leave for the UK in an attempt by the islanders to take a leading role in the premium food sector.

  • Tuesday, January 14th 2003 - 20:00 UTC

    Venezuelan Gov't: Oil Strike Costs $4B

    A strike that has almost paralyzed Venezuela's crucial oil industry is an act of “terrorism” that has cost the country $4 billion, the energy and mines minister said.

  • Tuesday, January 14th 2003 - 20:00 UTC

    Argentina's tourism boom

    With over three million tourists last year, a 15,4% jump over 2001, Argentina's tourism industry is undergoing a boom and this year expects to further increase the number of foreigners attracted by the country's multitude of possibilities and excellent prices since the peso was drastically devalued twelve months ago.