Stories for December 2006

Wednesday, December 13th 2006 - 20:00 UTC
Ence relocates pulp mill and pickets “take” Buenos Aires

Tuesday was Argentina's turn to score in the escalating controversy over the building of pulp mills on the Uruguayan side of a river that acts as a natural divide between the neighboring countries and which has triggered ongoing protests from Argentine residents and environmentalists.
Wednesday, December 13th 2006 - 20:00 UTC
Falklands plans major cruise vessel emergency

The Falkland Islands government has announced for next December 20 a major exercise to test plans, in coordination with military personnel, designed to deal with a major civilian emergency.
Wednesday, December 13th 2006 - 20:00 UTC
Pinochet's grandson disciplined for praising 1973 coup

Chile's president Michelle Bachelet called on the Army to sanction the grandson of former dictator Augusto Pinochet Ugarte who during a surprise funeral speech Tuesday openly praised the 1973 coup which ousted the elected government of president Salvador Allende.
Wednesday, December 13th 2006 - 20:00 UTC
Uruguayan economy steaming ahead at 7%

The Uruguayan economy registered 7% growth in the first nine months of 2006, according to the latest figures from the country's Central Bank.
Wednesday, December 13th 2006 - 20:00 UTC
Vazquez: Uruguay decides Ence's pulp mill relocation

Uruguayan president Tabare Vazquez said Wednesday that the authorization for the establishment of a pulp mill by the Spanish company ENCE along the River Plate estuary will be decided by his administration.
Wednesday, December 13th 2006 - 20:00 UTC
Pinochet's grandson booted from the Army

The grandson of former dictator Augusto Pinochet Ugarte was booted Wednesday from the Chilean Army for having made a highly political and out of protocol speech during his grandfather's funeral services Tuesday.
Tuesday, December 12th 2006 - 20:00 UTC
Norovirus again attacks largest cruise vessel

The world's largest cruise ship, Freedom of the Seas, was unexpectedly forced to spend two additional days in Miami getting the most comprehensive cleaning yet after returning to port last Sunday with sick passengers for the second consecutive cruise.
Tuesday, December 12th 2006 - 20:00 UTC
Asbestos forces Gateway closure at Brize Norton

The accommodation facility at RAF Brize Norton, Gateway House which is available to all passengers travelling on scheduled flights, including twice weekly to the Falkland Islands, has been closed while suspected asbestos contamination is investigated.
Tuesday, December 12th 2006 - 20:00 UTC
Chile slaps 12 months 23% levy on Argentine milk

Chile's Distortions Committee extended this week for twelve months a 23% safeguard levy on Argentine milk and Gouda cheese imports to protect Chilean dairy farmers.
Tuesday, December 12th 2006 - 20:00 UTC
Chile looses wheat safeguards case with Argentina

Chile is preparing to appeal a World Trade Organization ruling which states that the price band system applied to safeguard Chilean farmers from Argentine imports of wheat, wheat flour and edible vegetal oil is not compatible with WTO regulations.