MercoPress. South Atlantic News Agency
Stories for 2006
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Tuesday, October 24th 2006 - 21:00 UTC
Brazilian named IMF Deputy Managing Director
International Monetary Fund Managing Director Rodrigo de Rato, proposed this week the appointment of Murilo Portugal to the position of Deputy Managing Director who will be succeeding Agustin Carstens.
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Tuesday, October 24th 2006 - 21:00 UTC
World Bank warns of poverty as a “brake” for growth
Poverty in Latinamerica could limit economic growth in the region warns the World Bank which suggests investing in education, infrastructure and micro-credits in support of the most needed segments of the population.
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Monday, October 23rd 2006 - 21:00 UTC
UK 'worst' for wasting energy
The UK has come out worst in a European energy wasters' league, according to a survey of the energy habits of some 5,000 Europeans.
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Monday, October 23rd 2006 - 21:00 UTC
Chavez claims victory of sorts at U.N.
President Hugo Chavez said Sunday that Venezuela achieved its objective at the United Nations by preventing Washington's preferred candidate from winning a seat on the U.N. Security Council.
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Monday, October 23rd 2006 - 21:00 UTC
Argentina/UK defense cooperation talks next December
Next December Argentina and United Kingdom will resume talks on defense cooperation it was confirmed in Argentine government sources and the British Embassy in Buenos Aires, according to reports in the Buenos Aires press.
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Monday, October 23rd 2006 - 21:00 UTC
In spite of economic upsurge Chile's employment lagging
Although Chile's economy is not growing as fast as many business leaders would like, a recent study by the University of Chile confirmed that unemployment in the Greater Santiago area fell to 9.4%, making it 1.1 point lower than the same time last year.
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Monday, October 23rd 2006 - 21:00 UTC
Buenos Aires City forecasts record cruise season
Argentina expects a record cruise season this 2006/07 summer with a scheduled 87 calls and 130.000 visitors which is over 15% compared to last year's performance of 108.000 visitors.
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Monday, October 23rd 2006 - 21:00 UTC
Radar opens new window into Antarctic ice
Scientists are getting their first glimpse into the inner secrets of an ice shelf, thanks to the innovative application of a new radar technique developed by British Antarctic Survey (BAS).
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Monday, October 23rd 2006 - 21:00 UTC
OTs address conservation of history and nature
The conservation of not only nature but also areas of historic interest were the basis for a UK Overseas Territories (OTs) conference held in the Channel island of Jersey last month.
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Monday, October 23rd 2006 - 21:00 UTC
Heated debate over who owns Argentina's rich farmlands
Politicians and Church leaders are weighing into an increasingly heated debate over who owns the fertile farmlands of Argentina, which used to be known as the world's bread basket.
