Stories for January 11th 2006

Wednesday, January 11th 2006 - 20:00 UTC

Lula calls Brazil and IMF partners now that debt is paid

President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said Tuesday that Brazil's early payment of its debt to the International Monetary Fund will not end its relationship with the IMF, but will make them partners.

Wednesday, January 11th 2006 - 20:00 UTC

Chavez accuses US of scuttling Brazil plane deal

Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez said the U.S. is blocking his efforts to acquire Brazilian military training aircraft as part of an ongoing ''war'' between the two countries.

Wednesday, January 11th 2006 - 20:00 UTC

Peru bans ex-president's election bid

Peru's former President Alberto Fujimori, fighting extradition from a Chilean jail on charges of graft and involvement in murder, is barred from running for president because congress banned him from holding office, election officials ruled.

Wednesday, January 11th 2006 - 20:00 UTC

China rejects Chilean decision to slash permits for local port access

Chinese fishing authorities consider that the Chilean government's unilateral decision to restrict the access of Chinese fishing vessels to the South American country's ports will damage the efforts taken by both parties and will hinder future cooperation, said a trading advisor in China's Embassy to Santiago, Chen Yuming

Wednesday, January 11th 2006 - 20:00 UTC

Bolivian president-elect visits South Africa

Bolivian President-elect Evo Morales arrived in South Africa on Tuesday on an international tour that already has taken him to Europe and China.