Stories for June 15th 2005

Wednesday, June 15th 2005 - 21:00 UTC

Argentine court ruling buries amnesty bills

Argentina's Supreme Court on Tuesday overturned as “unconstitutional” two 1986 laws that had shielded hundreds from prosecution for murder, kidnapping and torture carried out under the country's 1976-1983 military dictatorship.

Wednesday, June 15th 2005 - 21:00 UTC

Coca fields are again expanding in the Andes

United Nations said Tuesday that coca fields in 2004 in the Andean region, which includes Colombia, Peru and Bolivia expanded, reversing the past three years decline.

Wednesday, June 15th 2005 - 21:00 UTC

“Antarctic Dream” ready for 2005/06 cruise season

Following two years of delay Antarctic Shipping confirmed n Punta Arenas that in the coming season 2005/06 the first Chilean cruise will be sailing to Antarctica.

Wednesday, June 15th 2005 - 21:00 UTC

Congressional hearing sends shockwaves in Brazil

The Brazilian Deputy responsible for the political turmoil shocking President Lula da Silva's administration ratified on oath before Congress, the alleged bribes network set up by the top aides and ministers of the Brazilian Executive branch.

Wednesday, June 15th 2005 - 21:00 UTC

Falklands in UN reject sovereignty talks and claim self determination

Falkland Islands Councillors John Birmingham and Stephen Luxton addressed Wednesday morning the United Nations Decolonization Committee in New York underlining there is no “sovereignty” issue to discuss with Argentina and demanding the Committee concentrate in allowing the Islanders to choose their own future exercising their right to self determination.

Wednesday, June 15th 2005 - 21:00 UTC

Bielsa complains about June 14 victory celebrations

Argentina's Foreign Affairs minister Rafael Bielsa claimed Wednesday before the United Nations Decolonization Committee that Britain is violating agreements over the disputed Falklands/Malvinas islands and complained about the recent June 14 victory celebrations.

Wednesday, June 15th 2005 - 21:00 UTC

More confirmation of bribes ring in Brazilian Congress

A former Brasilia deputy governor revealed it was known that members of his Progressive Party, belonging to the ruling coalition of President Lula da Silva were receiving “financial aid”, but added he ignored the names.

Wednesday, June 15th 2005 - 21:00 UTC

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