Stories for February 2003 , page 2

Wednesday, February 26th 2003 - 21:00 UTC

Virtual tie in Argentine.

The three leading Peronist candidates for the coming April 27 Argentine presidential election are virtually tied, with former president Carlos Menem showing a slight advantage according to the latest opinion poll published in Buenos Aires.

Wednesday, February 26th 2003 - 21:00 UTC

Almost a century in Antarctica. “Belgrano Expedition”

Argentina celebrated over the week end the 99th anniversary of its presence in Antarctica. On February 22, 1904, a group of Argentines began managing the Weather and Magnetic Observatory in Laurie Island, belonging to the South Orkney that had been originally established by a Scottish expedition.

Wednesday, February 26th 2003 - 21:00 UTC

60 billion US dollars fled Argentina

According to an Argentine Congressional committee preliminary report, over 60 billion US dollars fled from Argentina between 1992 and 2001. Worse even, in spite of current legislation the report indicates that most of the money managed to evade Central Bank and other financial and tax institutions controls, while the banking system wasn't particularly willing to collaborate with the investigation.

Wednesday, February 26th 2003 - 21:00 UTC

Paraguayan ruling party leads in polls

Paraguay's presidential election next April 27 has become a tight race with the candidate for the ruling Colorado Party leading followed two points behind by the main opposition figure according to the latest opinion poll published by “ABC Color”, one of the capital Asunción main newspapers.

Tuesday, February 25th 2003 - 21:00 UTC

Cabinet reshuffle and Iraq crisis in Chile.

The cabinet reshuffle Chilean president Ricardo Lagos anticipated for March is imminent, according to Government House sources in Santiago. Mr. Lagos is expected to name at least six new ministers and will be making the announcement in the middle of the Iraq crisis that should help shadow the original reason for the changes.

Tuesday, February 25th 2003 - 21:00 UTC

A half secret adventure, with praise for Islanders.

Six Argentines who love flying and the spirit of adventure last weekend crossed to “Islas Malvinas”, an experience described as “unforgettable” and “profoundly emotional”; but also with much praise for the work attitude and achievements of the Islanders.

Monday, February 24th 2003 - 21:00 UTC

Bolivian President Mulls Legalizing Coca

The president of Bolivia is considering a plan to resume cultivation of the raw ingredient in cocaine in a remote jungle basin ? a move the U.S. government fears would undermine what is viewed as its most successful anti-drug program in South America.

Monday, February 24th 2003 - 21:00 UTC

Feud Rips Argentina's Peronists Apart as Vote Looms

“Dictator,” “con artist,” “stupid.” The taunts are flying as Argentina's presidential race heats up, but the twist is that this year those hurling insults at each other belong to the same party.

Monday, February 24th 2003 - 21:00 UTC

Praise for Falklands for Veterans' Pilgrimage

In the biggest ever issue of the Falkland Islands Association Newsletter, just published, Falkland Islanders are highly praised and thanked by veterans of the 1982 Falklands War for the tremendous effort they put into welcoming the 20th anniversary pilgrimage of the South Atlantic Medal Association ? SAMA (1982).

Sunday, February 23rd 2003 - 21:00 UTC

Uruguay and IMF reach an agreement

Uruguay reached an agreement with the International Monetary Fund that should give the country access to much needed financial assistance.