Stories for October 7th 2003

Tuesday, October 7th 2003 - 21:00 UTC

Duhalde, Mercosur's “president”.

Former Argentine president Eduardo Duhalde was nominated this Monday in Montevideo president of Mercosur's Representatives Committee, RP, a body that will have the task of coordinating different Mercosur's departments and represent the South American trade block in international negotiations.

Tuesday, October 7th 2003 - 21:00 UTC

Chilean economy speeding up.

The Chilean economy is expected to end 2003 with a 3,4% expansion and in 2004 should manage to grow 4% given the encouraging external signs, said Economy Minister Nicolás Eyzaguirre.

Tuesday, October 7th 2003 - 21:00 UTC

Brazil will produce enriched uranium in 2004

Brazil's Science and Technology Minister Roberto Amaral confirmed the country's determination to begin producing enriched uranium next year.

Tuesday, October 7th 2003 - 21:00 UTC

Regional News.

Headlines:
Punta Arenas Hostels and B&B association.
“Free circulation” in border passes, not yet.

Tuesday, October 7th 2003 - 21:00 UTC

Authorities call on Spain, Ghana to help identify illegal vessel.

The authorities raised the alarm and called on Spain and Ghana to join their fight against poachers after spotting a vessel suspected of fishing illegally in Australian waters. The Ghanaian flagged fishing vessel had previously been registered in Spain.