Foot and mouth export losses are estimated to reach 1,7 billion US dollars given the ban on Brazilian beef and pork in at least fifty countries, revealed Brazilian Minister of Agriculture Roberto Rodriguez before Congress.
Chile ranks as the most business friendly country in Latinamerica particularly regarding protecting investors.
Bolivia's Electoral Court, CNE, announced Friday the suspension of early presidential and general elections scheduled for December 4.
Lan net profits in the third quarter 2005 reached 23,8 million US dollars, a 35% drop compared to the same period in 2004, according to the Chilean flag carrier latest release.
The European Union's offer to cut farm tariffs by as much as 60% falls short of expectations because the proposal allows exemptions that would block key exports said United States officials.
Chile will be purchasing multi launch BrahMos cruise missiles from India according to the New Delhi press reporting from Santiago the visit to South America of a top level Indian defence delegation.
Despite the outbreaks of foot-and-mouth disease in several Brazilian southern states which prompted over forty countries to temporarily ban beef imports from the world's largest exporter, Brazil will be honoring visiting United States president with a typical South American barbecue.
Developed countries must cut their highest farm tariffs by 75% if the world's poorest nations are to benefit from a World Trade Organization (WTO) attempt to liberalize agricultural trade, said experts at the World Bank.
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Science and Innovation Minister, Lord Sainsbury announced a £20million investment in the revolutionary Halley VI Research Station in British Antarctica.