MercoPress. South Atlantic News Agency
Stories for April 2006
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Wednesday, April 12th 2006 - 21:00 UTC
Authorities block Varig aid deal
Aviation authorities blocked a deal that would have thrown a lifeline to Brazil's troubled flagship airline as employees held protests in the nation's capital yesterday calling for a federal bailout.
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Wednesday, April 12th 2006 - 21:00 UTC
Chileans work two months for the government
Last year, Chileans paid the largest proportion of their paycheck in taxes since 1987. In fact, on average Chileans pay 17.33% of their wages, or 53,910 pesos out of a 300,000 peso income, every month.
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Wednesday, April 12th 2006 - 21:00 UTC
Chile plays dumb with dangerous smog levels
For seven hours last Sunday, between seven a.m. and two p.m., Santiago residents were exposed to exceptionally high levels of air pollution and smog.
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Tuesday, April 11th 2006 - 21:00 UTC
Brazil to help Japan with the ethanol industry
Brazil agreed Monday to help Japan develop the ethanol industry and thus reduce the country's fuel bill.
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Tuesday, April 11th 2006 - 21:00 UTC
Prodi claims Italy election victory
Centre-left coalition leader Romano Prodi has claimed victory in Italy's general elections.
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Tuesday, April 11th 2006 - 21:00 UTC
Oil prices settle at seven-month high
Crude oil prices have hit record levels in London amid heightening concerns of a conflict between the US and Iran.
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Tuesday, April 11th 2006 - 21:00 UTC
Famous and mysterious ancient Statue to be returned to homeland
One of Easter Island's trademark “moai” will soon be returned its rightful place on the tiny Pacific island.
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Tuesday, April 11th 2006 - 21:00 UTC
Falklands Fishery Director confirms good squid catches
Speaking at the Falkland Islands Government Fisheries Committee meeting of April 7th, the Director of Fisheries, John Barton, reported much improved catch levels for both major squid species in March.
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Tuesday, April 11th 2006 - 21:00 UTC
Alan Garcia, the most “convenient” president for Chile
The prevailing opinion among Chilean political observers is that the most “convenient” candidate for Chile as Peru's next elected president is former president and Social democrat leader Alan García.
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Tuesday, April 11th 2006 - 21:00 UTC
US cities surprised with Hispanic massive rallies
The massive demonstrations in United States pressing for immigrants' rights have led many Hispanics, and non Hispanics, to believe the time to show their political clout has arrived but whether the rallies will become votes and representatives in Congress has to be seen.
