Stories for February 15th 2006

Wednesday, February 15th 2006 - 20:00 UTC

Massive waves pelt Chilean coastline

Two people have drowned off Chile's beaches since Sunday due to massive waves that have been pelting the coast all weekend. Ports have been closed and many locals are living in fear of tidal waves.

Wednesday, February 15th 2006 - 20:00 UTC

Haiti leader calls election “gigantic fraud”

The leading presidential candidate in Haiti's presidential election Rene Preval, claimed Tuesday there was ''probably a gigantic fraud'' that would deny him a first-round victory and urged supporters to protest nonviolently adding he would contest the results.

Wednesday, February 15th 2006 - 20:00 UTC

Lula da Silva leads in public opinion polls

Brazilian president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva is again leading public opinion polls and is the favourite candidate for next October's presidential election ahead of Sao Paulo city mayor Jose Serra who held the privileged ranking for the last six months.

Wednesday, February 15th 2006 - 20:00 UTC

A back-fence dispute crosses an international border

The irritating dispute between Uruguay and Argentina was also addressed by The New York Times.

Wednesday, February 15th 2006 - 20:00 UTC

Argentine Congress involved in pulp mills dispute

By authorizing the construction of pulp mills and supporting industries, “Uruguay violated the 1975 bilateral treaty with Argentina” which was specifically geared to ensure the water quality from the river Uruguay both countries share and acts as a natural frontier.

Wednesday, February 15th 2006 - 20:00 UTC

Argentine Navy arrests Korean squid jigger for alleged poaching

A Korean-flagged fishing vessel was apprehended by officials aboard the corvette ARA Drummond of the Argentine Navy Maritime Patrolling Division, while breaking fishing laws in the Argentine exclusive economic zone (EEZ).