Stories for June 2008

Monday, June 23rd 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Falklands' new Draft Constitution begins public consultation

The Falkland Islands Select Committee on the Constitution has now reached agreement with the Foreign and Commonwealth Office on the content of the new Draft Constitution for the Falklands, and it can now be released for public consultation.
Monday, June 23rd 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Bolivia's four richest provinces confirm greater autonomy

Bolivia's strategic gas-rich Tarija province voted overwhelmingly on Sunday in favor of greater autonomy, approximately 80%, according to the first results which also confirms exit polls. However abstention in the fourth Bolivian province to vote for greater autonomy was above 35%.
Monday, June 23rd 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Oil summit: more investment needed for “adequate” supply

Leading oil exporters have acknowledged the need to boost supplies to curb soaring prices but stopped short of specific commitments on extra output. Following their week end crisis summit in Saudi Arabia, officials noted price levels were “hostile” and more investment was needed to ensure “adequate” supplies.
Monday, June 23rd 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Veteran Argentine cameraman with Falklands experience dies

Argentine television cameraman Erich Schmidt died in Buenos Aires last weekend after a long illness.
Monday, June 23rd 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Venezuelan economy displaces Argentina as third largest

Venezuela will replace Chile as the country with the region's highest GDP per capita and Argentina as the region's third-largest economy, according to a Latin Business Chronicle analysis of data from the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
Monday, June 23rd 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Brazil's Marfrig becoming world's main meat processor

Brazilian meat processor Marfrig said on Monday it will pay 680 million US dollars for assets in Brazil and Europe owned by US based OSI Group, the largest meat provider for McDonald's fast-food chains.
Monday, June 23rd 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Outgoing Paraguayan president resigns to join new Senate

President Nicanor Duarte resigned Monday two months before his term ends, but opposition parties say they will fight the move by Duarte to claim a crucial seat in Paraguay's Senate.
Monday, June 23rd 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Lula da Silva: inflation is “under control” and on target

Brazilian president Lula da Silva said on Monday that inflation in the country was “under control”, in spite of soaring world food prices and promised measures to further promote the production of grains, meats and milk.
Sunday, June 22nd 2008 - 21:00 UTC
First time meeting in Chile of Whaling Commission

Hundreds of government officials, scientists and NGO representatives from around the globe will converge at Santiago de Chile's Sheraton Hotel next week for the 60th Annual Meeting of the International Whaling Commission (IWC60).
Sunday, June 22nd 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Brazil plans to invest 40 billion U$D in agriculture 2008/09

Brazil will be announcing this week the annual investment plan in support for agriculture and livestock which is estimated to increase 12% totaling in the region of 40 billion US dollars, said Agriculture Minister Reinhold Stephanes.