Stories for October 2nd 2010

Saturday, October 2nd 2010 - 06:24 UTC
Brazil: Next Sunday General Elections

Though less than a week has passed since the crucial Venezuelan National Assembly elections, all eyes have already turned to Brazil, as it heads into general elections on October 3rd.
Saturday, October 2nd 2010 - 06:10 UTC
Chilean Senate approves reforms to controversial anti-terrorism law

Senate passed new reforms to the controversial anti-terrorism law this week, but they were not enough to end the Mapuche hunger strike, which enters its 82nd day today Friday.
Saturday, October 2nd 2010 - 06:07 UTC
Chilean government copper related income estimated to double this year

The Chilean government could see its copper-related income nearly double this year, according to Gustavo Lagos, of the Mining Centre at Universidad Catolica.
Saturday, October 2nd 2010 - 05:55 UTC
Rio Tinto/Alcan confirm interest in building aluminium industry in Paraguay

Rio Tinto Alcan presented the Paraguayan government a project for the construction of an industrial park which is to complement the aluminium plant it is planning to start in the land-locked Mercosur member country.
Saturday, October 2nd 2010 - 01:38 UTC
Lula da Silva’s last appeal: If you trust me and my government, vote for Dilma

President Lula da Silva called on fellow Brazilians to vote for his successor Dilma Rousseff next Sunday, during the closing program of the electoral campaign free television time.

Brazil: Next Sunday General Elections