Stories for August 25th 2004

Wednesday, August 25th 2004 - 21:00 UTC

Fisheries News.

Headlines:
Scientists forecast poor squid season in 2005; Mid-water hoki trawling has been authorised; Satellite control system in Tierra del Fuego.

Wednesday, August 25th 2004 - 21:00 UTC

Chile leads South Pole climate change research.

Chilean scientists and military researchers will jointly assess climate changes in South Pole glaciers during air and land expeditions in late 2004, announced Chilean Defence Minister Michelle Bachelet.

Wednesday, August 25th 2004 - 21:00 UTC

Brazil targets Ecuadorian oil .

Energy hungry Brazil will offer oil rich Ecuador a strategic alliance for the development of hydrocarbons when president Luiz Inaico Lula da Silva arrives in Quito for a two days official visit

Wednesday, August 25th 2004 - 21:00 UTC

Chilean economy expands 4,9%

The Chilean economy expanded at an annual rate of 4,9% during the first half of 2004, compared to the same period a year ago according to the latest report from the Central Bank.

Wednesday, August 25th 2004 - 21:00 UTC

Lula da Silva offers Chile natural gas

Brazilian president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva offered to supply natural gas to Chile which this winter faced a serious energy shortage.