Stories for April 19th 2004

Monday, April 19th 2004 - 21:00 UTC

Kirchner's administration image looses 13 points.

The Argentine president Nestor Kirchner administration image has dropped 13 points in the last four months, but the standing of the President himself remains solid, according to the latest opinion poll published this Sunday in Buenos Aires.

Monday, April 19th 2004 - 21:00 UTC

Spain orders return of troops from Iraq.

Spanish President Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero ordered this Sunday the return of Spanish troops from Iraq “with maximum security and in the shortest time possible”.

Monday, April 19th 2004 - 21:00 UTC

Rato favourite to succeed Kohler in IMF.

Rodrigo Rato the Spanish Economy Minister of the outgoing Jose Aznar administration is “clear favourite” to preside the International Monetary Fund given the support from United States, according to the Financial Times.

Monday, April 19th 2004 - 21:00 UTC

Brazilian president promises “Tropical New Deal” .

Brazilian president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva admitted his dissatisfaction with the poor results of the economy and had given a 15 days “ultimatum” to his economic team and advisors.

Monday, April 19th 2004 - 21:00 UTC

Argentina ready to host Antarctic Secretariat.

The Argentine Lower House Foreign Affairs Committee will be considering this Wednesday the bill making Buenos Aires the permanent seat for the Antarctic Treaty Secretariat.

Monday, April 19th 2004 - 21:00 UTC

New housing development planned for Stanley.

A new housing development plan involving 344 plots in Stanley the capital of the Falkland Islands has been announced.