Stories for July 29th 2004

Thursday, July 29th 2004 - 21:00 UTC

Searching for eco-friendly “biodiesel” fuel.

Brazilian researchers are experimenting with everything from recycled french-fry oil to jungle seed extracts in a search for a “biodiesel” fuel that could make billions and help the environment.

Thursday, July 29th 2004 - 21:00 UTC

Unemployment stable in Chile.

Unemployment in Chile reached 9,6% in the April-June quarter according to the latest release from the national Statistics Institute.

Thursday, July 29th 2004 - 21:00 UTC

Brazilian Central banker resigns for alleged tax evasion.

Brazil's Central Bank powerful Monetary Policy Director quit his job this Wednesday following a report in a local magazine indicating he was being investigated, together with the bank's president for alleged tax evasion.

Thursday, July 29th 2004 - 21:00 UTC

Diplomat killings shock Chile and Costa Rica.

Chile and Costa Rica are in a state of shock this Wednesday following the killing of four people in the Chilean embassy by a local Costa Rican security guard who took his life after killing three hostages.

Thursday, July 29th 2004 - 21:00 UTC

Russian justice decision skyrockets oil prices.

Oil prices closed at record highs this Wednesday following the announcement by the Russian company Yukos that the Russian Justice Department ordered it to stop selling company's property.

Thursday, July 29th 2004 - 21:00 UTC

Argentine fishing industry questions inspection costs.

Efficiency, procedures, costs and shortcomings of Argentina's main sanitary inspection body, SENASA, National Sanitary and Agro-alimentary Service were the main topic of discussion between representatives from the different Argentine fisheries associations who this week met with Senasa's vice-president Horacio Casamiquela.