Stories for October 5th 2005

Wednesday, October 5th 2005 - 21:00 UTC

Peruvian Justice after three Chilean businessmen

The Peruvian Justice issued last week an international warrant for three Chilean businessmen indicted in absentia in Peru for alleged influence trafficking, revealed the Chilean office of Interpol.

Wednesday, October 5th 2005 - 21:00 UTC

Political asylum in Colombia for former president

The Colombian government granted on Tuesday political asylum to former Ecuadorian President Lucio Gutierrez, easing fears he might have to return to Ecuador and face prosecution.

Wednesday, October 5th 2005 - 21:00 UTC

Shinning Path collaborator sentenced 20 years

The ballet dancer who hid Peru's notorious guerrilla leader Abimael Guzman above her dance studio in Lima was sentenced to 20 years in prison for terrorism.

Wednesday, October 5th 2005 - 21:00 UTC

Cuban officials boycott German unification reception

Cuban officials boycotted a cocktail party at the German Embassy in Havana to protest a parallel reception where regime opponents were invited.

Wednesday, October 5th 2005 - 21:00 UTC

US blasts “corrupt pact” in Nicaragua

United States Deputy Secretary of State Robert Zoellick said that the “corrupt pact” between former Nicaraguan Presidents Arnoldo Aleman and Daniel Ortega is a relic of the past which is threatening Nicaragua's future.

Wednesday, October 5th 2005 - 21:00 UTC

Jump in Chile's consumer prices index

Chile's Consumer Prices Index jumped 1% in September, the highest since March 2003 according to the latest release from the National Statistics Institute.