Stories for February 2008

Sunday, February 10th 2008 - 20:00 UTC
US dollar continues free fall against Latam currencies

With the exception of Venezuela and Argentina that have government administered exchange rates, in the rest of the main Latinamerican money markets the depreciation of the US dollar continues with no end in the short term according to the latest data.
Sunday, February 10th 2008 - 20:00 UTC
Cristina ready to travel and patch up relations with USA

Argentine president Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner is preparing for an agenda of international meetings, both at home and overseas, with the purpose of fulfilling her electoral promise that global relations will be paramount for her administration, reports the Buenos Aires press.
Sunday, February 10th 2008 - 20:00 UTC
Brazil's industrial output in 2007 second best of decade

Industrial output in Brazil grew last year at its fastest pace since 2004, jumping 6% boosted by domestic demand according to official data. The surge in industrial activity was broad, driven by a sharp increase in the availability of credit allowing Brazilian consumers to buy more cars and home appliances.
Saturday, February 9th 2008 - 20:00 UTC
Argentina's inflation controversy expands; IMF rebutted

Argentina's controversial Statistics and Census institute, Indec, further fueled dispute over the accuracy of official data when it announced that the January consumer price index, CPI, rose 0.9%, the same percentage as November and December and well below reliable private estimates of 2%.
Saturday, February 9th 2008 - 20:00 UTC
MV Dorada prepares to leave for northern Europe

THE Fishery Patrol Vessel MV Dorada has been withdrawn from service in the Falklands and is due to leave the Islands at the middle of the month.
Saturday, February 9th 2008 - 20:00 UTC
Vazquez launches cabinet reshuffle with October 2009 in mind

Uruguayan president Tabare Vazquez confirmed Saturday a deep reshuffle of the cabinet which in this first stage includes at least four relevant posts: Foreign Affairs, Defence, Industry and Energy; Education and Culture and Housing and Environment. The announcements are scheduled to be made public in the course of next week.
Saturday, February 9th 2008 - 20:00 UTC
Uruguay denies military alliance with Venezuela

The Uruguayan government told Congress in Montevideo that it has no plans for a military alliance with Venezuela. The question was brought up following revelations that a delegation of Venezuelan military and scientists would be traveling in a Uruguayan navy vessel to Antarctica later this month.
Saturday, February 9th 2008 - 20:00 UTC
Punta Arenas premium beer to the US, UK and Mexico

Chilean brewery Austral from Punta Arenas has announced it will begin exporting to the United States, Mexico and England. The company will market its premium Calafate, Yagun and Patagonia brands in select locations.
Saturday, February 9th 2008 - 20:00 UTC
Brazil reported 13 fatal cases of yellow fever in eight weeks

Brazil has reported a total of 48 cases of the mosquito borne yellow fever, 13 of them fatal, since mid December, the World Health Organisation said this week. Three states, Goias, Brasilia and Matto Grosso do Sul concentrate the majority of cases.
Friday, February 8th 2008 - 20:00 UTC
Falkland Islands: Weekly Penguin News update

Headlines: Farewell, grand old lady; Veterans' house in Stanley - hopes high for year end opening; Upland Goose conversion approved; Drugs arrests.