MercoPress. South Atlantic News Agency
Stories for December 2006
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Monday, December 11th 2006 - 20:00 UTC
Uruguay leads in support and trust for democracy
Uruguay is the country in Latinamerica which most supports democracy and has most trust in democratic governance, according to the 2006 edition of the Latinbarometer which measures the region's democratic credentials.
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Monday, December 11th 2006 - 20:00 UTC
Pinochet: no state funeral or national mourning
The Chilean government announced Sunday that the deceased dictator General Augusto Pinochet will be receiving honors of a former Commander in chief of the Army, and not of head of state or national mourning.
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Sunday, December 10th 2006 - 20:00 UTC
General Pinochet dies aged 91
Former dictator Augusto Pinochet, who polarised Chile during his violent 1973-1990 military rule and spent his old age fighting human rights, fraud and corruption charges, died on Sunday. He was 91.
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Sunday, December 10th 2006 - 20:00 UTC
Air China direct flight Beijing/Sao Paulo
The first direct flight Beijing/Sao Paulo in Brazil with a call in Madrid took off Sunday from China's capital and should cover the distance in just over twenty four hours.
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Sunday, December 10th 2006 - 20:00 UTC
Thatcher “greatly saddened” with death of Falklands' ally
Former Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher said she is “greatly saddened” by the death of Augusto Pinochet, said a spokesman.
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Sunday, December 10th 2006 - 20:00 UTC
S. America: integration with no permanent structures
Latinamerican leaders meeting in Bolivia ended the second summit of the South American community of nations with a call for greater regional integration that was openly considered “insufficient” particularly by Venezuela's Hugo Chavez.
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Sunday, December 10th 2006 - 20:00 UTC
Pinochet: no state funeral or national mourning
The Chilean government announced Sunday that the deceased dictator General Augusto Pinochet will be receiving honors of a former Commander in chief of the Army, and not of head of state or national mourning.
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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.
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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%.
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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.
