Stories for March 2008

Thursday, March 27th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Strong economy boosts Lula da Silva's support to 58%

Support for Brazilian President Lula da Silva's administration jumped to its highest level 58%, riding on a strong economy which has helped boost wages and jobs, a public opinion poll showed on Thursday.
Thursday, March 27th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Dengue death toll in Rio do Janeiro: 54 and 60 suspects

Rio de Janeiro state officials admitted on Thursday that the mosquito transmitted dengue epidemic has claimed at least 54 lives January, health officials said Thursday. Hospitals have reported a total of 114 deaths from the mosquito-borne disease, but 60 of those cases are still being investigated.
Thursday, March 27th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Paraguay: former bishop reaffirms lead in coming election

Former Catholic bishop Fernando Lugo continues to lead in the run up to Paraguay's presidential election followed by the incumbent candidate Blanca Olevar, according to the latest public opinion poll.
Thursday, March 27th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
EC warns Italy over contaminated mozzarella

Italy has not done enough to ensure contaminated mozzarella cheese does not reach consumers said the European Commission and warned Italy to take further urgent action, or risk a ban on exports of the cheese from the Campania region, reports BBC.
Thursday, March 27th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Uruguay's flag air carrier presents Bombardier CRJ900

Uruguay's flag air carrier PLUNA officially presented this week the first of fifteen Canadian manufactured Bombardier CRJ900 models with which the now partly privatized company intends to renew its fleet and regional business opportunities.
Wednesday, March 26th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
ICG Software opens own headquarters in Uruguay

Responding to the need to increment our international expansion, the ICG Software group will open an own office in the Oriental Republic of Uruguay, in order to foster the strong growth of business in the Southern Cone.
Wednesday, March 26th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Extreme tension after CFK speech: indefinite farming strike

Argentine President Cristina Fernandez refused to ease tax hikes on agricultural exports Tuesday, facing down angry farmers embroiled in a nationwide strike that has all but halted production in one of the world's biggest beef-exporting nations.
Wednesday, March 26th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Chile: Finnish tourist held over Easter Island ear

The authorities on Easter Island have detained a Finnish tourist on suspicion of trying to steal an earlobe of one of the world-famous moai stone statues.
Wednesday, March 26th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Little chance FARC will free high-profile hostage

There is little chance Colombia rebels will free one-time Colombian presidential candidate Ingrid Betancourt after that country's March 1 attack on a rebel camp inside Ecuador, Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez said Tuesday
Wednesday, March 26th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
United States economic misery continues

The US economy is continuing its economic downturn although it would be “premature” to officially declare a recession, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has said.