Stories for May 12th 2004

Wednesday, May 12th 2004 - 21:00 UTC

Search for gold and diamonds in Falklands intensifies.

An airborne survey which will determine just how vast the quantities of gold and other precious minerals are in the Falklands is nearing completion.

Wednesday, May 12th 2004 - 21:00 UTC

Argentine arrests Uruguayan jigger poaching

A Uruguayan flagged jigger, “Young HWA 99” was caught last Sunday by the Argentine Coast Guard fishing in the South Atlantic with its licence expired.

Wednesday, May 12th 2004 - 21:00 UTC

Ibero-american integration faces French resistance

An “Ibero-american integration” proposal was formally presented to the King of Spain by Mercosur representative in Madrid this week.

Wednesday, May 12th 2004 - 21:00 UTC

Brazil revokes visa of NYT journalist.

The Brazilian government revoked this Tuesday the visa of the New York Times correspondent, Larry Rother who published an article alleging heavy drinking habits of President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.

Wednesday, May 12th 2004 - 21:00 UTC

A new government oil company is born in Argentina

The Argentine government announced this Tuesday the creation of a government energy agency to ensure the supply of gas and electricity at accessible prices for the domestic market. Argentina is currently undergoing a serious energy crisis with domestic shortages and reduced overseas sales with diplomatic consequences in the region.