Stories for March 17th 2006

Friday, March 17th 2006 - 21:00 UTC

Uruguay reviewing links with Mercosur

Given the mounting difficulties with Mercosur Uruguay is quietly considering different options for different scenarios including the possibility of abandoning the South American customs union, revealed the Uruguayan press in Montevideo.

Friday, March 17th 2006 - 21:00 UTC

Penguin News Update.

Headlines:
Games team: giving it their best shot; Illex squid catch of ?over 100 tonnes' this week; Fine follows fatal road accident; Norwegian Crown on her own.

Friday, March 17th 2006 - 21:00 UTC

Kirchner calls a beef boycott to force prices down

Argentina President Nestor Kirchner administration launched Friday a public relations offensive against the beef industry urging consumers to switch to other foods if prices remain high.