MercoPress. South Atlantic News Agency
Stories for October 2005
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Saturday, October 29th 2005 - 20:00 UTC
Brazil estimates FAM export losses in 1,7 billion US dollars
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.
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Saturday, October 29th 2005 - 20:00 UTC
Chile most business friendly country in region
Chile ranks as the most business friendly country in Latinamerica particularly regarding protecting investors.
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Saturday, October 29th 2005 - 20:00 UTC
Bolivian December 4 elections suspended
Bolivia's Electoral Court, CNE, announced Friday the suspension of early presidential and general elections scheduled for December 4.
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Saturday, October 29th 2005 - 20:00 UTC
Fuel costs hit Lan profits in spite of more activity
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.
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Saturday, October 29th 2005 - 20:00 UTC
US reject latest EU farm tariffs cut proposal
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.
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Saturday, October 29th 2005 - 20:00 UTC
Indian cruise missiles for the Chilean Navy
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.
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Friday, October 28th 2005 - 20:00 UTC
FAM or no FAM, Brazilian beef for visiting Bush
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.
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Friday, October 28th 2005 - 20:00 UTC
World Bank proposes 75% cut in farm tariffs
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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Friday, October 28th 2005 - 20:00 UTC
Penguin News Update.
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More delays for Murrell road?; General Election candidates confirmed; Forbes/FIG dispute: ?an end is in sight'; Solo cruise liner this week. -
Thursday, October 27th 2005 - 20:00 UTC
Massive investment in Antarctic Halley Station
Science and Innovation Minister, Lord Sainsbury announced a £20million investment in the revolutionary Halley VI Research Station in British Antarctica.
