Stories for December 9th 2006

Saturday, December 9th 2006 - 20:00 UTC

US November employment market remained strong

The Untied States economy added 132.000 jobs in November showing the economy's resilience as housing and manufacturing continues to slump, according to the latest release from the Labor Department.

Saturday, December 9th 2006 - 20:00 UTC

“Surprise” muggings in Chile jump over 16%

Foreigners travelling to South America often fear muggings and go to great lengths to avoid situations in which they might be a target for street crime. Though Chile is widely believed to be a safer destination than other countries on the continent, statistics show that in recent months “surprise” muggings have increased by over 16%.

Saturday, December 9th 2006 - 20:00 UTC

Strict rules for cruises visiting Magallanes fiords

Touring foreign flagged cruise vessels wishing to visit and disembark tourists in Southern Chile fiords and channels will in the future have to request specific authorization for each spot they wish to call at.

Saturday, December 9th 2006 - 20:00 UTC

Mercosur is “on flames” and Brazil “absent”

Mercosur is on flames and Brazil seems absent, according to one of President Lula da Silva's main political advisors and consultant of the Organization of American States, Ricardo Seitenfus who just recently was back from Uruguay and Argentina.