Stories for July 15th 2004

Thursday, July 15th 2004 - 21:00 UTC

Gibraltar Breaking News.-

Headlines:
HMS Tireless leaves Gibraltar;
SS Rotterdam in Gibraltar for “uplifting”; Tercentenary Art Exhibition.

Thursday, July 15th 2004 - 21:00 UTC

“Social commotion” crimes increase 22,5% in Chile.

Crimes of “greater social commotion” increased 22,5% during the first quarter of 2004 compared to the same period a year ago according to the latest release from the Chilean Ministry of Interior.

Thursday, July 15th 2004 - 21:00 UTC

Venezuela supports oil supply increase.

Venezuela supports the 500,000 barrels per day increase OPEC promised to establish next month in an attempt to stabilize the volatile market.

Thursday, July 15th 2004 - 21:00 UTC

UK, Mercosur's main ally in EU trade talks.

The United Kingdom is Brazil's main ally in trade negotiations with the European Union, particularly regarding agriculture, said British Ambassador Roger Bone who leaves the country at the end of the month.

Thursday, July 15th 2004 - 21:00 UTC

Bolivia's energy referendum and “economic suicide”.

Bolivia's July 18 referendum to define the country's energy policy could lead to “economic suicide” a United States analyst wrote in The Wall Street Journal.

Thursday, July 15th 2004 - 21:00 UTC

Uruguay-Mexico free trade agreement.

A free-trade treaty between Mexico and Uruguay became effective this Wednesday the eleventh Mexico has signed involving 42 countries.