Stories for July 2007

Monday, July 16th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
LAN signs contract for 26 carbon fiber B 787 “Dreamliners”

Chile's flag carrier LAN Airlines SA announced last week it will add 32 Boeing 787 Dreamliner long-haul aircraft to the company's fleet between 2011 and 2016, marking the largest investment in the company's history. The 26 aircraft contract is in the range of 3.2 billion US Dollars.
Monday, July 16th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
China stamps temporary ban on US meat imports

China has suspended the import of tainted meat products from seven United States companies, including Tyson Foods Inc, the world's largest meat processor reports the Monday edition of China Daily.
Monday, July 16th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Chile and Uruguay lead “institutional quality” in Latinamerica

“Institutional quality”, closed linked to rule of the law, economics and private property has Chile and Uruguay as Latinamerica best ranked countries, according to Argentina's think tank Institutions and Markets Research Centre, Ciima.
Monday, July 16th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Corruption allegations force resignation of Kirchner minister

Argentine Economy Minister Felisa Miceli submitted her resignation Monday after a prosecutor requested an investigation into a package of money containing 64,000 dollars found in her office lavatory, her spokesman said.
Monday, July 16th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Explosive shatters windows and doors of British embassy in Santiago

British Ambassador in Chile Howard Drake said that security measures surrounding the legation premises in Santiago have been increased following the attack on the embassy late Sunday evening.
Monday, July 16th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Chile announces outbreak of Newcastle disease in sea birds

Chile's Agriculture and Livestock Service confirmed the presence of the lethal Newcastle disease in the carcasses of eight sea birds. The discovery occurred 180 miles south of Santiago last June 29 but was only announced Monday.
Friday, July 13th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
US asks WTO for panel to decide on alleged Chinese subsidies

United States formally requested Thursday the World Trade Organization to establish a dispute settlement panel to judge whether Chinese subsidies to industry violate WTO rules as US experts claim.
Friday, July 13th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Falkland Islands: Weekly Penguin News update

Headlines:
Brave Islanders receive awards; Lack of classroom space causes concern for Education Board; November Pilgrimage.
Friday, July 13th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
The Economist forecasts Mrs Kirchner will be Argentina's next president

Under the title “Corruption in Argentina; More brouhaha for the government” the prestigious British magazine The Economist publishes a thrashing report about the current political situation in Argentina and the Kirchners future.
Friday, July 13th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Paulson praises Uruguay and calls for increased trade flows

United States Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson said on Thursday in Montevideo that increased trade flows will give Latin America more opportunity to spread the benefits of economic growth and to reduce poverty. He also praised Uruguay's open markets policies and sound economic decisions.