Stories for March 2006 , page 4

Monday, March 27th 2006 - 21:00 UTC

Bachelet: joining Mercosur would be “back stepping”

The recently inaugurated Chilean president Michelle Bachelet said that for Chile to become a full member of Mercosur would mean “back stepping”.

Monday, March 27th 2006 - 21:00 UTC

Chileans reject relinquishing territory to Bolivia

Most Chileans reject relinquishing sovereignty over Bolivia's former coastal region, despite La Paz's demand for renewed sea access, according to a survey published Sunday by the daily La Tercera.

Monday, March 27th 2006 - 21:00 UTC

Finally Argentine ? Uruguayan summit is confirm

The Finnish firm Botnia yesterday announced it would stop the construction of a paper pulp mill in the Uruguayan town of Fray Bentos for “up to 90 days,” a decision that clears the way for a meeting between Presidents Néstor Kirchner of Argentina and Tabaré Vázquez of Uruguay on Wednesday.

Monday, March 27th 2006 - 21:00 UTC

Straw announces new Constitution for Gibraltar

British Foreign Secretary Jack Straw announced Monday in the House of Commons the successful conclusion of the Gibraltar Constitutional negotiations on Friday March 17.

Monday, March 27th 2006 - 21:00 UTC

Chilean government halves gasoline hike

Chilean government halves gasoline hike.
Economy forecasted to surge 6% in 2006

Monday, March 27th 2006 - 21:00 UTC

Corruption ousts another close aide of President Lula

Brazil's Finance Minister Antonio Palocci, 45, architect of the government's orthodox market policies stepped down on Monday as a corruption scandal swelled around him.

Sunday, March 26th 2006 - 21:00 UTC

Massive march to protest US migratory reform

Over 200.000 people congregated in downtown Los Angeles Friday to request an amnesty for illegal immigrants and to protest the “racism” of a migratory reform currently under consideration by the United States Congress.

Sunday, March 26th 2006 - 21:00 UTC

Blair present at Melbourne Games closing ceremony

British Prime Minister Tony Blair and his wife Cherie flew into Melbourne Saturday for the first leg of a seven day diplomatic odyssey which will also take in New Zealand and Indonesia.

Sunday, March 26th 2006 - 21:00 UTC

Chilean Patagonia lamb for the US market

The Chilean abattoir “Patagonia” in Porvernir, Tierra del Fuego is looking forward to another successful lamb season this year since in the coming months the plant will have been certified to export to United States.

Sunday, March 26th 2006 - 21:00 UTC

Queen Mary II calls in Pta. Arenas

Headlines:
Punta Arenas in Miami's cruise convention; Queen Mary II calls in Punta Arenas Monday;
Concern in Punta Arenas with “informal” tour operators.