Stories for 2007

Wednesday, August 22nd 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Former IMF official recommends labor flexibility in Chile

Anne Krueger, the former number two official in the International Monetary Fund (IMF), recommended greater labor flexibility for Chile's labor market on Monday. The economist also took a hard stance against arguments for an “ethical salary” for Chile's wage owners, a subject of much debate today in Chile.
Wednesday, August 22nd 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Chubut joins Oceanic Bio-geographic Information System

The Onboard Observers Programme of the Argentine province of Chubut Fisheries Secretariat (POBCH) will participate in the Oceanic Bio-geographic Information System (OBIS) by supplying periodic marine biodiversity data acquired from fishing results on specific species.
Wednesday, August 22nd 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Rubber stamp assembly gives initial approval to Chavez reforms

Venezuela's National Assembly dominated by allies of President Hugo Chavez, gave unanimous initial approval Tuesday to constitutional reforms that would allow him to run for indefinite re-election, creates a popular militia, ends the Central Bank's autonomy and redefines property rights.
Wednesday, August 22nd 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Falklands' airbridge upgraded with 12 business class seats

The United Kingdom's Ministry of Defence has awarded a new Falkland Islands Airbridge Charter contract effective next October 4, reported FIRS on Wednesday.
Wednesday, August 22nd 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Greenpeace accuses Brazil of encouraging Amazon deforestation

Brazil's government has promised to investigate allegations that its policy of settling landless communities in the Amazon is encouraging deforestation. Greenpeace has claimed that some of these areas are being exploited by logging companies, after what it says was an eight-month investigation.
Wednesday, August 22nd 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Menem on Mrs. K: “she's s arrogant, full of hatred and rancor”

President Nestor Kirchner administration is “the most corrupt ever in Argentina” claimed former president Carlos Menem in an interview with Chile's El Mercurio.
Tuesday, August 21st 2007 - 21:00 UTC
United Nations finalizing Flash Appeal for Peru

As the United Nations (UN) system finalizes a Flash Appeal for the earthquake stricken parts of Peru, UN inter-agency teams are assessing the situation in the affected areas.
Tuesday, August 21st 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Hurricane Dean strengthens into a Category 5 storm

Hurricane Dean strengthened into a monstrous Category 5 storm Monday night as its outer bands of wind and rain slammed the coasts of Mexico and Belize. Thousands of tourists fled the beaches of the Mayan Riviera as it roared toward the ancient ruins and modern oil installations of the Yucatan Peninsula.
Tuesday, August 21st 2007 - 21:00 UTC
World economy prospects still good, says IMF

Ministers responsible for the economy and finance, and governors and administrators of central banks from Africa and the International Monetary Fund officials are in Maputo Monday discussing the commitment of the Breton Woods institution towards the continent.
Tuesday, August 21st 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Sao Paulo Airport's Main Runway Shut for Repairs

The main runway at Brazil's biggest international airport was shut today and will remain closed for almost two months while construction crews rebuild the tarmac to improve safety.