Stories for December 20th 2006

Wednesday, December 20th 2006 - 20:00 UTC
Brazilian Congress' pay increase shock the country

Brazil's Supreme Court (Supreme Federal Tribunal) ruled Tuesday that a decision by congressional leaders to almost double the salaries of senators and representatives must be put to a vote in Congress.
Wednesday, December 20th 2006 - 20:00 UTC
Latest data question US inflation is under control

United States producers' prices (wholesale prices) registered last November the biggest increase in three decades, while the housing slump showed signs of bottoming out.
Wednesday, December 20th 2006 - 20:00 UTC
Lack of reforms agenda frustrates Brazilian industry

Brazilian manufacturers expressed Tuesday their “frustration” given the absence of an official reforms agenda to help thrust economic growth next year which is forecasted to be in the range of 3.5%.
Wednesday, December 20th 2006 - 20:00 UTC
World Bank loan to ensure Uruguay's free of FAM status

The World Bank's Board of Executive Directors approved Tuesday a 6.5 million US dollars loan for Uruguay to support the Foot and Mouth Disease Emergency Recovery Project and create a full-coverage livestock tracking system in order to keep the country virus-free and minimize economic losses.
Wednesday, December 20th 2006 - 20:00 UTC
U.S. environmental group opposes Aisen project in Chile

Chilean Patagonia, one of the world's most pristine wilderness areas, is receiving major attention these days from a large and very well-connected U.S. environmental group.
Wednesday, December 20th 2006 - 20:00 UTC
Helicopter Veteran of the Falkland 's War becomes Scotland's new Admiral

The Royal Navy has today appointed a new Flag Officer for Scotland, Northern England and Northern Ireland. He is Rear Admiral Tony Johnstone-Burt, a helicopter pilot in the Falklands War and later the captain and commander of a Type 23 frigate.
Wednesday, December 20th 2006 - 20:00 UTC
Falklands' elected government takes on more duties

The Falkland Islands gave last week yet another step in the evolution of internal self government: the Executive Council monthly summary will no longer be presented by the Governor of Islands as has been tradition, but by a democratically elected member of the government.
Wednesday, December 20th 2006 - 20:00 UTC
Argentina's recovery fuels car sales

Vehicle sales in Argentina rose a healthy 17 percent to 453,000 units in January-November ÃÂ¢€“ the higher figure since the 455,000 sold in the entire 1998 ÃÂ¢€” on the back of a steady economic recovery accompanied by a favourable international scenario, the new chairman of the ACARA concessionaires association Dante Alvarez said.
Wednesday, December 20th 2006 - 20:00 UTC
Lord Triesman speaker at Falklands' Forum

Lord Triesman, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office confirmed he will be addressing the Falklands Forum next April in London.
Wednesday, December 20th 2006 - 20:00 UTC
Bolivian businessmen reticent about joining Mercosur

Bolivian businessmen showed some reticence about their country's full incorporation to Mercosur arguing it was a “threat” for the local agro-industry and could involve potential farm sales losses to the Community of Andean Nations.