Stories for January 9th 2008

Wednesday, January 9th 2008 - 20:00 UTC
Brazil beef industry further expands into Argentina

Brazil's third-largest beef exporter, Marfrig Frigorificos e Comercio de Alimentos SA through its Argentine branch Breeders & Packers SA has acquired Argentina's Mirab SA for 36 million US dollars said the company in a statement.
Wednesday, January 9th 2008 - 20:00 UTC
P Arenas abattoir geared for Arab clients looks to Mecca

Next January 17 Chilean Minister of Agriculture Alvaro Rojas will inaugurate an abattoir for sheep in Punta Arenas which has been specifically conditioned for Islamic markets. The slaughtering space looks towards Mecca the holiest of all Islamic cities which is an advantage to for selling to Arab countries.
Wednesday, January 9th 2008 - 20:00 UTC
The inflation data no one understands: Argentina's 8.5%

Argentina released the latest data on the consumer prices index which according to the controversial Nacional Statistics and Census Office, Indec, was 0.9% in December totaling 8.5% for the whole twelve months.
Wednesday, January 9th 2008 - 20:00 UTC
Chilean government aid for Magallanes private sector

Almost five million US dollars in development funds were delivered last year to 519 companies in Magallanes Region in the extreme south of Chile, which represents a 30% increase over 2006.
Wednesday, January 9th 2008 - 20:00 UTC
Possible alternative 2008 “Dakar Rally” in central Europe

Dakar Rally organizers are considering a race through central Europe this spring to replace the event that was cancelled due to security concerns, the head of the Czech KM Racing Team said on Monday to French sources.
Wednesday, January 9th 2008 - 20:00 UTC
Norwegian company suspends energy project in Chile

Norwegian energy company SN Power recently agreed to temporarily suspend activities on its southern Chile Region XIV hydroelectric project due to vocal opposition from local indigenous groups.
Wednesday, January 9th 2008 - 20:00 UTC
Rebound syndrome has Hillary and McCain back on stage

The US presidential race has been left wide open after Hillary Clinton and John McCain both rebounded to win victories in the New Hampshire Tuesday primary. It appeared that Mrs. Clinton's campaign benefited from a surge among women voters, while fewer young voters turned out for Democratic rival Barack Obama.
Wednesday, January 9th 2008 - 20:00 UTC
Morales and dissident governors reach Bolivian unity pact

Bolivian President Evo Morales and provincial governors have agreed to draw up a pact of national unity to prevent the country from splitting apart. Mr Morales and the governors said they want to settle their differences over a new draft constitution and revenues from natural gas exports.
Wednesday, January 9th 2008 - 20:00 UTC
Bachelet reshuffles cabinet and names political veterans

Chilean President Michelle Bachelet replaced five ministers in a major cabinet reshuffle to steady her embattled government hit by low approval ratings despite strong economic growth.