Stories for August 15th 2006

Tuesday, August 15th 2006 - 21:00 UTC

Mexican police uses force on “civil resistance” protestors

Mexican riot police used on Monday clubs and tear gas to disperse supporters of populist presidential candidate Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador who claims he was cheated of victory in July 2 presidential elections. This is the first time the authorities have used force on the protesters.

Tuesday, August 15th 2006 - 21:00 UTC

Solid performance and prospects for Mexican economy

BBVA Bancomer, one of Mexico's biggest financial institutions, forecasted that the country's economy will grow 4.3% in 2006, its best performance since 2000.

Tuesday, August 15th 2006 - 21:00 UTC

China's economy full steam ahead to a new record year

China's industrial output surged 16.7% in July compared to a year ago with strong showing in the iron ore, steel and coal sectors according to the National Bureau of Statistics.

Tuesday, August 15th 2006 - 21:00 UTC

Taiwan interested in financing Panama Canal expansion

Taiwan is prepared to participate in the financing of the project to enlarge the Panama Canal, once the project has been approved by the Panamanian electorate next October.

Tuesday, August 15th 2006 - 21:00 UTC

Methanol Magallanes is second fastest growing region

The extreme regions of Chile had the most dynamic economies during the second quarter of the year, reports the Chilean Statistics Institute, INE.

Tuesday, August 15th 2006 - 21:00 UTC

Argentina's energy crunch forecasted to worsen

Argentina's energy shortcomings in the near future unless massive investments are undertaken were revealed during a recent Council for the Americas forum held in Buenos Aires titled “Argentina: growth and investment opportunities”.