Stories for July 2007

Saturday, July 7th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
LAN holder, and conservative leader, fined for insider trading

Chile's securities regulator on Friday fined a leading right-wing politician and former presidential candidate for insider trading of LAN Airlines SA stock
Friday, July 6th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
June's “official” inflation in Argentina 0.4%, but it's hard to believe

Argentina' “devalued” Statistics and Census Office, Indec, announced on Thursday June's “official” inflation, 0.4% and 3.9% for the first half of the year which is one full point off from the same period in 2006.
Friday, July 6th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Falkland Islands: Penguin News weekly update

Headlines:
Should we take self-determination message direct to Argentina?; Blanch to return; Ferry contract signed; No local tourism applications; Live Earth this weekend.
Thursday, July 5th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Massive aid in basic services for Rio do Janeiro slums

The Brazilian government will spend 1.7 billion dollars to bring running water and other basic services to Rio de Janeiro slums to counter drug gangs that control many of the poor areas, announced President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.
Thursday, July 5th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Fearing “pricing pressure” Bank of England raised rates to 5.75%

The Bank of England has raised interest rates from 5.5% to 5.75%, its fifth rate rise since last August and warned that inflation remains a danger, saying “most indicators of pricing pressure remain elevated”.
Thursday, July 5th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Kirchner tries to smooth Chavez/Lula conflict

Argentine president Nestor Kirchner called Thursday on his Brazilian counterpart Lula da Silva to help smooth the way so Venezuela can become an active member of Mercosur.
Wednesday, July 4th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Falkland Islands rules on refunds for fishing licences

Among a total of thirty-two papers for consideration by the Executive Council (ExCo) of the Falkland Islands Government this month were a number relating to the Islands' fishing industry, according to a release today.
Wednesday, July 4th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Venezuela/Brazil conflict strains Mercosur project

Mercosur faces its most serious political crisis following the spiraling conflict between Brazil and Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez who publicly announced a three months “ultimatum” for the definitive approval of his country's entry to the main South American trade block.
Wednesday, July 4th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Basic services aid for Rio's slums to help combat crime

The Brazilian government will spend 1.7 billion dollars to bring running water and other basic services to Rio de Janeiro slums to counter drug gangs that control many of the poor areas, announced President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.
Wednesday, July 4th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Doha round global trade talks heading for “deep freeze”

World Trade Organisation (WTO) chief Pascal Lamy said this week the Doha Round global trade talks risks heading into a “deep freeze” but could be saved if key countries made small concessions.