Stories for November 14th 2006

Tuesday, November 14th 2006 - 20:00 UTC

Spanish businessman pleads guilty to US seabass poaching

A Spanish businessman pleaded guilty today to federal obstruction of justice charges arising from an investigation into the illegal harvesting of protected Chilean seabass in the first case of its kind brought in the United States.

Tuesday, November 14th 2006 - 20:00 UTC

Gold and oil prices end lower

Gold prices fell yesterday, as a rise in the dollar and weaker oil prices encouraged investors to sell, though the correction since last week's highs has not changed bullish market sentiment

Tuesday, November 14th 2006 - 20:00 UTC

Latin America: The short view

This was supposed to be a difficult year for investors in Latin America, as many countries in the region, including Brazil and Mexico, the two biggest, went to the polls. Fears of a swing to the left were mostly realised.

Tuesday, November 14th 2006 - 20:00 UTC

Calderon set to steer foreign policy toward South America

Mexican President-elect Felipe Calderon hardly seems like one to chart a new foreign-policy course.