Argentine President Néstor Kirchner told British Prime Minister Tony Blair he intends to continue pursuing claims for sovereignty over the Falkland Islands. He also expressed concern over the large number of fishing permits the Falklands Government issues to third countries, which represents important economic losses for Argentina.
The three Latinamerican presidents participating in the Progressive Governance conference taking place in Bagshot, south England, called for an extraordinary meeting of Mercosur members to improve South American integration and advance in physical infrastructure projects.
The British Government has reiterated that there is no question of any change in British policy on Falkland Islands sovereignty. It is British and remains so in accordance with the wishes of the Islanders.
Cost of living in Brazil was negative for the first time in four and a half years.
According to the Brazilian Geography and Statistics Institute, IBGE, consumer prices in Brazil last June dropped 0,15% after having increased 0,61% in May.
One of Germany's leading banks, Dresdner expects a doubling of capital inflow to Latinamerica in 2003, which should significantly help the foreign accounts of the region's countries.
United States trade deficit last May was the third highest ever, reaching 41,84 billion US dollars, pushed by weak exports and record imports of oil.
British Prime Minister Tony Blair and Argentine President Nestor Kirchner met for 25 minutes Sunday evening in Surrey and according to Argentine press reports the Falkland Islands and South Atlantic fisheries, were among several issues addressed by the two leaders.
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The president of Chile has called for the International Monetary Fund to change the conditions it imposes on countries seeking financial support.
Argentine president Nestor Kirchner linked multilateral organizations such as the International Monetary Fund, IMF, with Argentina's decadence, but also pointed out that the country is now in the reconstruction path and the recovery of international trust.