Stories for 2006 , page 198

Monday, March 27th 2006 - 21:00 UTC

Corruption ousts another close aide of President Lula

Brazil's Finance Minister Antonio Palocci, 45, architect of the government's orthodox market policies stepped down on Monday as a corruption scandal swelled around him.

Sunday, March 26th 2006 - 21:00 UTC

Massive march to protest US migratory reform

Over 200.000 people congregated in downtown Los Angeles Friday to request an amnesty for illegal immigrants and to protest the “racism” of a migratory reform currently under consideration by the United States Congress.

Sunday, March 26th 2006 - 21:00 UTC

Blair present at Melbourne Games closing ceremony

British Prime Minister Tony Blair and his wife Cherie flew into Melbourne Saturday for the first leg of a seven day diplomatic odyssey which will also take in New Zealand and Indonesia.

Sunday, March 26th 2006 - 21:00 UTC

Chilean Patagonia lamb for the US market

The Chilean abattoir “Patagonia” in Porvernir, Tierra del Fuego is looking forward to another successful lamb season this year since in the coming months the plant will have been certified to export to United States.

Sunday, March 26th 2006 - 21:00 UTC

Queen Mary II calls in Pta. Arenas

Headlines:
Punta Arenas in Miami's cruise convention; Queen Mary II calls in Punta Arenas Monday;
Concern in Punta Arenas with “informal” tour operators.

Sunday, March 26th 2006 - 21:00 UTC

“John Cheek” delayed for another two weeks

Argentine authorities have delayed another two weeks a decision regarding the Falklands flagged fishing vessel “John Cheek” currently retained in Comodoro Rivadavia for allegedly illegally fishing in Argentina's EEZ, reports a Spanish newspaper.

Saturday, March 25th 2006 - 21:00 UTC

Peru, a “worrisome democracy” says UN report

A United Nations report shows most Peruvians so disappointed with democracy that they would prefer the return of an authoritarian regime.

Saturday, March 25th 2006 - 21:00 UTC

EU Trade Commissar begins Mercosur tour

The European Union Trade Commissar Peter Mandelson from Britain will be visiting Chile, Argentina and Brazil next week to discuss bilateral issues and promote international trade negotiations.

Saturday, March 25th 2006 - 21:00 UTC

UN guidelines to protect global fish stocks

With the world's appetite for fish continuing to grow and three-quarters of global fish stocks either fully exploited, over-exploited or depleted, guidelines for strengthening a landmark treaty to protect those stocks were adopted Friday at United Nations headquarters, as delegations wrapped up five days of preparations for a May review of the treaty.

Saturday, March 25th 2006 - 21:00 UTC

Chile expects another difficult year for gas supply

Foreign Affairs Minister Alejandro Foxley struck a pessimistic this week regarding Argentine natural gas supplies to Chile: ”It is absurd to try to deny it to Chileans; this year (the gas issue) will be even more complicated than last”.