Uruguay and Chile banned the import of beef and pork from Brazil following the confirmation of an outbreak of foot and mouth disease in the northwestern state of Matto Grosso in the common border with Paraguay.
Chile and the European Union signed an original air agreement by which all European carriers can operate between Chile and any EU member country, eliminating existing restrictions in bilateral agreements.
Brazilian vice-president and Defence Minister Jose Alencar accused President Lula da Silva of having signed a pact with the devil because of his insistence with the orthodox economic policies of former president Fernando Cardoso.
In line with market expectations the Chilean Central Bank Council agreed Tuesday in its monthly meeting to increase the basic interest rate 25 points to 4,25%.
Nicaragua' National Assembly ratified Monday the free trade agreement between Central America, United States and the Dominican Republic, identified as CAFTA-RD.
Chilean President Ricardo Lagos asked Queen Elizabeth II that Prince Charles visit Chile in the near future.
The Falkland's attendance at Labour and Conservative party conferences has been very worthwhile, according to Councillor Cheek.
A upsurge in the quantity of Loligo Squid caught within the Falkland Islands licensed fishing zone has given a welcome boost to the Islands economy.