Stories for November 2nd 2004

Tuesday, November 2nd 2004 - 20:00 UTC

“Chavism” virtually unrivalled in Venezuela.

Following the protested landslide victory in Venezuela's last Sunday's regional and municipal elections, the coalition led by President Hugo Chavez had made “chavismo” the main political force of the country with control over the Executive branch, Congress and regional governments, including Caracas the capital.

Tuesday, November 2nd 2004 - 20:00 UTC

Repsol-YPF confirms investment plan in Argentina.

Repsol-YPF new CEO Antonio Brufau, 56, ratified in Madrid the company's investment plans for Argentina announced last year by his predecessor, which contemplate 1,2 billion US dollars annually until 2007.

Tuesday, November 2nd 2004 - 20:00 UTC

Gibraltar: Breaking News.

Headlines :
Gibraltar should become a “normal” issue; Annual Anglo-Spanish “tertulia” in Madrid; Opposition insists with decolonization target; Gibraltar in Spanish tourism fairs; Royal Navy visits the Rock.

Tuesday, November 2nd 2004 - 20:00 UTC

President Lagos in Punta Arenas.

Chilean president Ricardo Lagos is expected today Tuesday in Punta Arenas where he will be signing several public works projects involving an estimated 60 million US dollars.

Tuesday, November 2nd 2004 - 20:00 UTC

Beaver control in Patagonia.

With the help from Canadian institutions the Chilean Agriculture and Livestock Department is involved in a cleansing policy to control species harmful to the Patagonia and Tierra del Fuego habitat.

Tuesday, November 2nd 2004 - 20:00 UTC

Chilean Polar expedition ready to begin.

The two Twin Otters of the Chilean Antarctic expedition advance party arrived last Friday to Arturo Parodi base, belonging to the Chilean Air Force, in Patriot Hills, Ellsworth Mountains.

Tuesday, November 2nd 2004 - 20:00 UTC

Bush or Kerry?

Senator John Kerry, the Democratic challenger, received a last-minute fillip in the opinion polls as all the signs pointed to a massive turnout by a deeply polarised electorate in today's American presidential vote.

Tuesday, November 2nd 2004 - 20:00 UTC

Smooth Start to Cruising Season in the Falklands.

Tuesday morning saw the arrival in Port Stanley of the cruise vessel Amsterdam and the start of the summer cruise season.