Stories for October 27th 2011

Thursday, October 27th 2011 - 05:52 UTC
In anticipation of global crisis World Bank extends 260m loan to Uruguay

The World Bank Board approved a 260 million dollars loan to support the Uruguayan government’s reform program in order to consolidate growth with social equity and provide a line of financing to address the impact of the current uncertainty in global economic affairs.
Thursday, October 27th 2011 - 05:47 UTC
Uruguay’s flock at a historic low; number of cattle below 11 million

The latest update of Uruguay’s livestock census for the year ending last June 30 shows the number of cattle is below eleven million and the flock at its lowest since colonial times with 7.3 million head.
Thursday, October 27th 2011 - 05:40 UTC
Uruguay anticipates 230 cruise calls this season from November to May

Uruguay expects a record cruise season beginning November with over 230 calls split between Montevideo and Punta del Este, 80 miles to the east on the Atlantic coast line, according to Deputy Tourism minister Lilian Kechichián.
Thursday, October 27th 2011 - 05:37 UTC
Praise and dollars from the World Bank to Peruvian president Humala

The World Bank has offered a 3 billion dollars line of credit to Peru, backing President Ollanta Humala's plans for anti-poverty initiatives and sustained economic growth, a regional vice president said this week.

In anticipation of global crisis World Bank extends 260m loan to Uruguay