MercoPress. South Atlantic News Agency
Stories for October 26th 2007
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Friday, October 26th 2007 - 20:00 UTC
Argentina's finances and spending on the electoral trail
It's electoral time and Argentina's government spending has reached a 24% of GDP, which is considered a record and several points ahead of the vilified administration of former president Carlos Menem, 21% at its peak, and who has been blamed for much of Argentina's recent shortcomings, points out the Buenos Aires press.
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Friday, October 26th 2007 - 20:00 UTC
Argentina's heterodox mix of policies still “unconvincing”
Financial investors feel disappointed with President Nestor Kirchner's administration and are demanding fiscal and monetary policies corrections to dominate inflation and ensure sustained growth before they begin to consider putting money into Argentina's sovereign bonds at reasonable rates.
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Friday, October 26th 2007 - 20:00 UTC
Chilean coastal fishermen protest depletion of hake
Chilean fishermen used public debates in the coastal town of Valparaiso Wednesday as a forum to criticize Chile's fishing policies. The debates, titled “Who sells you fish,” focused on the current depletion of the hake population along Chile's coasts.
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Friday, October 26th 2007 - 20:00 UTC
“The Sweet Toast of New York” ( and Rio...and Sao Paulo...and Tokyo)
This month, Payard Pâtisserie & Bistro celebrated their 10th Anniversary with a “tasty” party of New York's “A List” guests. It is not surprising that this wonderful French pâtisserie and bistro still is, after 10 years, unique and the preferred destination for all of those who have not only a sweet tooth, but also a discerning palate.
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Friday, October 26th 2007 - 20:00 UTC
Court drops charges against Pinochet's family
Chilean appellate court has dropped corruption charges against the widow and children of the late former dictator Augusto Pinochet. The general's family was alleged to have assisted him hide more than 30 million US dollars in offshore accounts during his 1973 to 1990 rule.
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Friday, October 26th 2007 - 20:00 UTC
Cristina Kirchner and the fine art of eluding questions
Cristina Kirchner the leading candidate for Argentina Sunday's presidential election, during these last four years, as well as her husband President Nestor Kirchner has avoided contact with the Argentine press but this last week she has been particularly loquacious.
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Friday, October 26th 2007 - 20:00 UTC
Bank of the South opening delayed until December
The official opening of the Bank of the South, a development-promotion financial institution with the support of most South American countries has been delayed until December 5, announced Venezuela's Foreign Affairs minister Nicolas Maduro.
