Stories for April 7th 2004

Wednesday, April 7th 2004 - 21:00 UTC

Breaking News from Pta. Arenas.

Headlines:
New airline will fly to Punta Arenas; High season extends to April; Sustainable tourism in Patagonia; Preparing for the next cruise season.

Wednesday, April 7th 2004 - 21:00 UTC

Brazilian record trade surplus

Brazil managed a 2,6 billion US dollars trade surplus last March, compared to a 1,54 billion US dollars surplus in 2003.

Wednesday, April 7th 2004 - 21:00 UTC

Falling inflation and unemployment in Chile

Chile last March recorded a retail price index increase of 0,4%, the lowest since 1998 according to a release from the National Statistics Office.

Wednesday, April 7th 2004 - 21:00 UTC

Argentine gas crisis: formal Chilean complaint

The Chilean government sent a formal letter of complaint to Argentina expressing its grievance over what it considers a breach of the 1995 Gas Integration Protocol, said this Tuesday Chilean Foreign Affairs Minister Soledad Alvear.

Wednesday, April 7th 2004 - 21:00 UTC

Gibraltar residents can stand in any UK region.

Gibraltar residents will be able to stand as candidates in any United Kingdom electoral constituency and not just the south-west at the forthcoming European elections later this year, declared the GSLP/Lib alliance.

Wednesday, April 7th 2004 - 21:00 UTC

Menem says he won't return to Argentina to face charges.

Claiming political persecution, former Argentine President Carlos Menem said he has no intention of responding to multiple summonses to appear in court in his country, but he denied he would ask for asylum in Chile.