Stories for 2005 , page 33

Monday, October 31st 2005 - 20:00 UTC

Endurance to help scientists study the retreating ice.

Ice patrol ship HMS Endurance leaves Portsmouth today for her annual six-month deployment better equipped than ever ? and she will carry out, among other things, work that will help scientists study the impact of the Antarctic's melting ice cap.

Saturday, October 29th 2005 - 20:00 UTC

Chile-China sign free trade agreement November

Chile and China successfully finished this week the round of negotiations for a free trade agreement which is scheduled to be formally signed by President Ricardo Lagos and Chinese President Hu Jintao next November in South Korea.

Saturday, October 29th 2005 - 20:00 UTC

Latinamerican support for democracy weaker

Support for democracy is weaker than in 1996 in twelve Latinamerican countries, particularly in Peru, Colombia, Paraguay, Bolivia and Central America, according to the latest public opinion poll undertaken by the Chilean organization Latinobarometro for the British business magazine, The Economist.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.