Stories for May 24th 2003

Saturday, May 24th 2003 - 21:00 UTC

Argentina's strategist defies the odds

Eduardo Duhalde says he is playing out the last moves of the most important chess game of his life. By the looks of things, Argentina's outgoing president is winning comfortably.

Saturday, May 24th 2003 - 21:00 UTC

Milk shortage in Argentina

The significant drop in Argentine milk production has forced Buenos Aires dairy plants to import fresh milk from Uruguay at a daily rate of 25,000 liters. According to Argentine sources this is the first time in history that the country has been forced to buy milk overseas to honor export contracts of dairy produce

Saturday, May 24th 2003 - 21:00 UTC

Fisheries News

Headlines:
Vessel owners accuse Argentina of discrimination,Good prospects for San Matías squid ,Argentine fisheries exports up 21%.

Saturday, May 24th 2003 - 21:00 UTC

Kirchner ponders shake-up of Argentine top brass

President-elect Nestor Kirchner is considering changes to the leadership of the country's armed forces, the man who will be his Cabinet chief said Saturday.

Saturday, May 24th 2003 - 21:00 UTC

Latin American Leaders End Rio Group Summit

Latin American leaders have closed the annual Rio Group summit in Cuzco, Peru, with the signing of a resolution promoting regional democracy and economic stability.