Stories for October 27th 2010

Wednesday, October 27th 2010 - 17:17 UTC
With Lula da Silva campaigning, Dilma consolidates as a clear frontrunner

With only four days left for the presidential run-off and President Lula da Silva fully involved in the campaign frontrunner Dilma Rousseff consolidated her lead over opposition rival Jose Serra according to the latest Sensus public opinion released Wednesday.
Wednesday, October 27th 2010 - 16:38 UTC
Argentina complains to IMO British military exercises in Falklands/Malvinas

Argentina informed the International Maritime Organization (IMO) of a letter from the United Kingdom referred to missile test firing in the Falklands/Malvinas Islands, which it wishes to circulate among IMO members as a way to warn of the deliberate violation of IMO regulations by the British government.
Wednesday, October 27th 2010 - 14:37 UTC
Argentina’s most powerful political leader dies in Patagonia

Former Argentine President Nestor Kirchner (2003/2007), the current president's husband and one of the country's most powerful politicians, died early Wednesday, confirmed state television.
Wednesday, October 27th 2010 - 10:42 UTC
Falkland Islands: Desire Petroleum announce a 3D Seismic Programme

Desire Petroleum plc (AIM:DES), the oil and gas company wholly focused on the North Falkland Basin, is pleased to announce the signing of a contract for marine seismic acquisition services with Polarcus Limited for the use of the seismic vessel MV Polarcus Nadia.

With Lula da Silva campaigning, Dilma consolidates as a clear frontrunner