Stories for October 20th 2003

Monday, October 20th 2003 - 20:00 UTC

Chilean peso stronger and stronger.

With the country risk at its lowest and favourable trade prospects following the signing of the free trade agreement with United States, Chile's peso is appreciating and the price of the US dollar in Chilean money markets falling, a downward tendency that promises to continue.

Monday, October 20th 2003 - 20:00 UTC

Bolivian Indian leader promises more trouble

Felipe Quisque leader of Bolivia's main peasants' organizations anticipated more “social agitation” for next April with the purpose of “deposing” interim president Carlos Mesa who took office this week after a month long of riots that forced the resignation of Gonzalo Sanchez de Lozada.

Monday, October 20th 2003 - 20:00 UTC

WTO cautions about bilateralism.

World Trade Organization Director General Supachai Panitchpakdi addressing the 21 leaders of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation, APEC summit meeting in Thailand, called for a strong political commitment with the resumption of the failed global trade negotiations.

Monday, October 20th 2003 - 20:00 UTC

Argentina: Breaking News.

Headlines:
Top marks for President Kirchner; Mending fences with investors.

Monday, October 20th 2003 - 20:00 UTC

Concern over failed sale of abattoir.

The failed bid for the privatization of the Sacor abattoir in Porvenir, Chilean Tierra del Fuego has raised uncertainties about the future of the plant and concern among farmers regarding the coming lamb season.