Stories for January 2003 , page 4

Thursday, January 16th 2003 - 20:00 UTC

Fisheries News

Headlines: French Navy catches toothfish poacher; New regulations for frozen fish labelling; Santa Catarina hopes for sardine recovery; French crew catch giant squid;

Thursday, January 16th 2003 - 20:00 UTC

Ecuador's New President Takes Office

Lucio Gutiérrez became president of Ecuador on Wednesday, three years after leading a short-lived coup that toppled the presidency of Jamil Mahuad at the height of an economic crisis.

Wednesday, January 15th 2003 - 20:00 UTC

Lula and Duhalde committed to Mercosur

Brazilian president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and his Argentine counterpart Eduardo Duhalde during their meeting held in Brasilia agreed on “several initiatives” with the purpose of strengthening Mercosur.

Wednesday, January 15th 2003 - 20:00 UTC

Regional News from Pta. Arenas

Headlines: Magallanes promotes sheep farming; Shearing festival; Less air traffic; Krill research cruise; Chilean salmon exports down.

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.

Monday, January 13th 2003 - 20:00 UTC

Galtieri: Little UK impact

Reports of the death of former Argentine President, General Leopoldo Galtieri, were given low prominence in the British media.

Monday, January 13th 2003 - 20:00 UTC

'Falklands unconcerned over “Galtieri's death”.

In the Falkland Islands there has been no outright expression of dismay or delight at the news of the death of former Argentine Military Dictator General Leopoldo Galtieri.