Stories for 2005 , page 157

Monday, April 4th 2005 - 21:00 UTC

Political turmoil brewing in Mexico

Mexico's political left is rallying behind the capital's mayor, Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador the early presidential front-runner who could be knocked out of the race this week if Congress lifts his immunity from prosecution.

Monday, April 4th 2005 - 21:00 UTC

Argentine Army kept funds donated for conscripts in 1982

An estimated 54 million US dollars donated in 1982 for Argentine servicemen, mostly conscripts, fighting in the Falklands War was “transferred to armed forces accounts” reported Clarin on its Sunday editions.

Monday, April 4th 2005 - 21:00 UTC

Controversy over Caricom's votes for Chile

At least eleven of the fourteen Caribbean Community members will vote for Chilean Interior Minister Jose Miguel Insulza during next Monday's process to nominate the Secretary General of the Organization of American States, OAS, according to Surinam's Foreign Affairs Secretary Marie Levens.

Monday, April 4th 2005 - 21:00 UTC

Good investment prospects in emerging markets

Investments in emerging markets will continue in 2005 pushed by capital influx mainly to China and greater activity in debt bonds trading, according to the Institute of International Finances, an organization representing 300 international banks which last week met in Madrid, Spain.

Monday, April 4th 2005 - 21:00 UTC

Brazil and Uruguay sign energy cooperation

Uruguay and Brazil signed several memorandums of understanding for joint operations or cooperation in energy, oil and gas exploration, telecommunications and education sectors during a ceremony last Friday in Brasilia on the conclusion of Uruguayan president Tabare Vazquez's visit to Brazil.

Sunday, April 3rd 2005 - 21:00 UTC

World remember John Paul II as men of Peace.

Pope John Paul II died on Saturday at the age of 84, ending a 26-year reign that is likely to go down as one of the most memorable in the 2,000 year history of Christianity.

Sunday, April 3rd 2005 - 21:00 UTC

Argentina and Chile recall Pope's peace mediation.

Argentina and Chile paying homage to deceased Pope John Paul II recalled the leading role he played in preventing an armed conflict in December 1978 and how his special envoy set the foundations for a long lasting peace and friendship treaty from which both countries have since amply benefited.

Sunday, April 3rd 2005 - 21:00 UTC

Energy-shortage winter ahead in Southern Cone.

Chilean National Energy Commission reported that the natural gas supply shortage during March 2005 was equivalent to May 2004, the worst month of last year with an average drop of 30,4% equivalent to 7,2 million cubic metres less of gas per day.

Sunday, April 3rd 2005 - 21:00 UTC

Taiwanese blaze and scuttle jigger after caught poaching

An Argentine naval vessel fired on Saturday warning shots at a Taiwanese jigger allegedly illegally fishing in Argentine Patagonian waters. However after several hours' persecution the crew set the jigger “Win Lien Sheng III” on fire and jumped over board before she went down.

Saturday, April 2nd 2005 - 21:00 UTC

Analysts warn of oil at 100 US dollars a barrel

Texas light crude reached a new record in New York and ended Friday's trading at 57,27 US dollars per barrel pushed by a strong surge in gasoline prices as well as a Goldman Sachs report warning the cost of a barrel could shoot to over 100 US dollars.