Stories for May 14th 2003

Wednesday, May 14th 2003 - 21:00 UTC

“I won't let you down”

After a full day of hectic activity and insistent rumors about former Argentine president Carlos Menem abandoning this next Sunday's (May 18) presidential run off against favorite Nestor Kirchner, Mr. Menem appeared on Tuesday midnight and promised supporters “I won't let you down; go and rest, tomorrow is a new day”.

Wednesday, May 14th 2003 - 21:00 UTC

Paraguayan president short of Congressional majority

Mr. Nicanor Duarte was officially proclaimed this week by the Paraguayan Electoral Tribunal as the country's next president following the results of the April 27 general elections.

Wednesday, May 14th 2003 - 21:00 UTC

Brazilian industry growth flat .

Brazilian industry experienced last March its greatest drop in sales in eight years according to the latest release from the National Confederation of Industry, CNI. The report indicates that the fall was equivalent to 11,82% compared to February.

Wednesday, May 14th 2003 - 21:00 UTC

Regional News.

Headlines:
Lan Chile's fares in the spotlight;
Increase in Chilean meat exports;
ARA Irizar ends Antarctic season.

Wednesday, May 14th 2003 - 21:00 UTC

Praise for Argentine Admiral

The death of the former Commander of the Argentine Navy, Admiral Carlos Marron, has been marked by praise in the British Press for his initiatives to normalise relations with the Royal Navy following the 1982 Falklands (Malvinas) War.