Stories for August 24th 2003

Sunday, August 24th 2003 - 21:00 UTC

Uruguay's fisheries licensing under the spotlight

The Uruguayan flagged long-liner “Viarsa 1” under hot pursuit from Australia during the last fifteen days for allegedly poaching tooth-fish is heading to Montevideo where the crew and the company will voluntarily submit themselves to Uruguayan authorities and eventually face charges.

Sunday, August 24th 2003 - 21:00 UTC

Kirchner's first test in the polls.

The election this Sunday, August 24th, of Buenos Aires next mayor has become a strong test for Argentine president Nestor Kirchner who is openly supporting one of the candidates.

Sunday, August 24th 2003 - 21:00 UTC

Iran cuts economic relations with Argentina

Iran has announced that it is cutting cultural and economic ties with Argentina following the arrest of its former Ambassador to Buenos Aires last week.

Sunday, August 24th 2003 - 21:00 UTC

Regional News.

Headlines
Honey alert in Chile; Foreigners prefer Torres del Paine; Bait for tooth-fish.

Sunday, August 24th 2003 - 21:00 UTC

Fisheries News.

Headlines:
Fisheries port for northern Brazil; Brazil opens to foreign vessels; Chilean salmon prices rocket.