Stories for April 26th 2004

Monday, April 26th 2004 - 21:00 UTC

Copper price boom helps Chile.

The Chilean government Copper Committee, Cochilco, has increased this year's estimates for the red metal that will now stand in a range of 126 to 130 US cents the pound.

Monday, April 26th 2004 - 21:00 UTC

Formal Chilean protest to Bolivia.

Chile presented Bolivia a formal protest following the signing of a natural gas supply agreement between Argentina and Bolivia that specifically excludes any gas from going to Chile said Chilean Foreign Affairs minister Soledad Alvear.

Monday, April 26th 2004 - 21:00 UTC

Brazil slows down Mercosur-EU talks.

Brazilian reluctance, and strategy, seems to be slowing trade negotiations between Mercosur and the European Union following the latest contacts.

Monday, April 26th 2004 - 21:00 UTC

Record unemployment in Sao Paulo

Unemployment last March in Great Sao Paulo reached a record 20,6%, 0,8 higher than last February (19,8) and 0,9 above a year ago according to a report from the Inter-unions Economic and Social Statistics Department, Diese.

Monday, April 26th 2004 - 21:00 UTC

FIDC assessing improvements in MPA terminal.

The Falkland Islands Development Corporation, FIDC, is actively involved in assessing improvements for the Islands main airport terminal, Mount Pleasant, and promoting rural tourism.

Monday, April 26th 2004 - 21:00 UTC

FIBS Breaking News.

Five representatives from the Falklands are in Christchurch New Zealand today for the start of the 15th General meeting of the International Association of Antarctic Tour Operators.