Stories for July 2008

Monday, July 21st 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Conflicting reports on first day of world trade negotiations

The first day of ministerial negotiations on global trade at this week's meeting in Geneva of the Trade Negotiations Committee harvested conflicting opinions about prospects for an agreement.
Monday, July 21st 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Chilean ports system lacking for booming cruise industry

With more than 400.000 tourists passing through Chile's ports in 2007 and an expected 12% growth this year, there is no doubt that cruise trips are gaining popularity in South America. Chile, along with Brazil and Argentina (the ABC triangle) is one of the leading providers of cruises through the southern tip of South America.
Monday, July 21st 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Repeal of latest farm export tax estimated in 1.5 billion USD

The Argentine government decision to repeal the controversial grains and oilseeds sliding export tax system, --which triggered a four month conflict with farmers-- will cost the Treasury an estimated 1.25 to1.5 billion US dollars according to economic experts quoted in the Buenos Aires media.
Sunday, July 20th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Brazil calls for regional trade to cut US, EU dependency

The presidents of Brazil and Colombia vowed Saturday to boost trade and investment between their nations ahead of crucial world trade talks this week. Brazilian President Lula da Silva urged Colombia and the region to increase trade ties “so we aren't left dependent on a single partner,” such as the US or European Union.
Sunday, July 20th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Chilean aide admits risk of loosing to conservatives

Chile's ruling coalition “Concertación”, but challenged by protests and a slowing economy should be prepared to lose the 2009 elections after 18 years in power, the interior minister said in an interview published in the Santiago media.
Saturday, July 19th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
When Mrs. Kirchner's resignation became a real option

The tense hours following the stunning defeat of the grain and oilseed export tax in the Argentine Senate have been by far the most demanding moments ever undergone by President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner since even her resignation was considered, according to reports in the Buenos Aires press.
Saturday, July 19th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Over 1.200 Chileans flloded out of homes in South

As rain continues to pour on Chile's central and southern regions this week, more than 1.200 people were forced to flee their towns in southern Chile, as of Thursday, when their homes were flooded.
Friday, July 18th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Meteorite trail surprises P. Arenas and Tierra del Fuego

It is almost confirmed that the bright flash seen last Monday night in great parts of Magallaes region, included Tierra del Fuego in the extreme south of Chile was a meteorite.
Friday, July 18th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Conflict still on, until resolution 125 is revoked by Executive

Argentine farm organizations called Thursday on President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner to revoke the controversial sliding grain and oilseeds export tax, resolution 125, as the government had promised if the bill was repealed by Congress.
Friday, July 18th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
C. Kirchner promises to fight on “for those who have less”

Speaking for the first time since the stunning defeat suffered in Congress Argentine president Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner said that she will continue to fight “for those who have less” and promised to insist with policies that “affect interests”.