Stories for August 19th 2003

Tuesday, August 19th 2003 - 21:00 UTC

South Africa joins in chase for Uruguayan poacher

South Africa has joined Australia in the hunt for a South American vessel fleeing sub-Antarctic waters with what is believed to be a valuable cargo of illegally-caught Patagonian toothfish, official said yesterday.

Tuesday, August 19th 2003 - 21:00 UTC

New reconciliation attempt in Chile.

Chilean president Ricardo Lagos admitted that contrary to his Argentine counterpart Nestor Kirchner he has no plans to propose the repeal of the current Amnesty Law.

Tuesday, August 19th 2003 - 21:00 UTC

Drop in Brazilian investment

Investment in Brazil in 2003 will be the lowest in four years according to a release from the prestigious Getulio Vargas Foundation, FGV, following a survey of 423 companies.

Tuesday, August 19th 2003 - 21:00 UTC

Argentina and IMF at loggerheads

Argentina and the International Monetary Fund, IMF, this week were unable to reach a full mid term agreement as was expected. The IMF delegation left Buenos Aires Monday night with two main issues unsolved that are considered crucial for Argentina's route map and the outcome of negotiations with its (defaulted) creditors.

Tuesday, August 19th 2003 - 21:00 UTC

British companies demand Argentina

British Gas and National Grid, both UK companies with strong investments in Argentina are demanding compensations from the Argentine government for losses experienced during the application of the Economic Emergency Bill.

Tuesday, August 19th 2003 - 21:00 UTC

Breaking News

Headlines:
LAN Chile couldn't unload the cargo; High winds moved MPA dish; Harbour news.