Stories for June 2007

Thursday, June 14th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
In Chile it's 14 times better to be an executive than a worker

A recent study by the Mercer Human Resource Consulting (MHRC) group found that the average executive salary in Chile is 14 times greater than the average worker paycheck.
Thursday, June 14th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
“Industrialization” priority alarms Argentine farmers

Argentina's decision to favour industrialization, which was made public during global trade negotiations in Geneva, has caused concern among the country's powerful farm sector which has been the engine behind Argentina's strong recovery since the 2001/02 melting of the economy and default.
Thursday, June 14th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Buenos Aires Tango industry attracts 3.5 million people annually

The tango industry generates for Buenos Aires an estimated 130 million US dollars annually and any night at least 3.000 people, 70% foreign tourists, are engaged in some activity related to this dance and music which was born in the River Plate in the late XIX century.
Wednesday, June 13th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Prince Edward in the Falklands for week of commemoration

The official British delegation to the 25th anniversary of the liberation of the Falkland Islands arrived Tuesday to the Islands headed by Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex, British Armed Forces minister Adam Ingram, Lord Parkinson in representation of Lady Thatcher's war cabinet and the 1982 Governor Sir Rex Hunt.
Wednesday, June 13th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
“We should still rejoice,” says Lady Thatcher

On Wednesday 13th June 2007, the eve of the 25th anniversary of the Liberation of the Falkland Islands, Lady Thatcher sends a radio message to the Islanders and British Forces, recalling her memories of the “gravest decision” she made during her premiership.
Wednesday, June 13th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
HMS Ark Royal sails up the Thames for Falklands' anniversary

The Royal Navy's Flagship, HMS Ark Royal sailed up the Thames on Wednesday 13 June to London to support the National Falklands 25th Anniversary Commemorative events. The aircraft carrier will be clearly visible at a buoy off Greenwich Pier until 18 June 2007 and will be hosting thousands of guests on pre-arranged visits from a wide range of London community groups and local schools during the week she is in town.
Wednesday, June 13th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Argentine gas cuts force partial closure of methanol plant

Methanex the world's largest methanol plant which operates from Punta Arenas has seen a drastic reduction of its production because of the persistent cuts in natural gas supply provided by neighboring Argentina.
Wednesday, June 13th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
All ready for the launching this month of the South Bank

Technical teams from Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, Bolivia, Venezuela and Ecuador agreed this week in Buenos Aires on the terms for the establishment and Foundation Act of the South Bank, reported Argentina's Ministry of Economy.
The teams held two full days of meetings Monday and Tuesday, with Chile acting as an observer.
Wednesday, June 13th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Argentina's privileged relation with Brazil is heart of Mercosur

Argentina is determined in strengthening the “privileged” relation with Brazil, which it considers the heart of South America's regional integration said Eduardo Sigal Argentina's Deputy Secretary for Economic Integration of the Americas and Mercosur.
Wednesday, June 13th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Young Chileans growing apathy towards politics

A recent study conducted by Vanderbilt University's Latin American Public Opinion Project (LAPOP) found that Chileans have a mixed take on their government: the government has been successful at protecting human rights and promoting democracy, but has not been as effective in dealing with crime and unemployment.