Latin America

Friday, August 29th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Magallanes remains Chilean region with lowest unemployment

Unemployment in Magallanes Region, extreme south of Chile remained virtually unchanged during the May-July quarter and the lowest in the country, 2.5%.
Thursday, August 28th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
LAN chosen best South American airline by Sky Trax

LAN Airlines, Chile's flag air carrier was once again named the best South American Company at the most recent World Airline Awards, given by the British market research company Sky Trax.
Thursday, August 28th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Energy short Uruguay considering nuclear power alternative

Uruguay will consider resorting to nuclear energy to meet the growing demand for electricity and cut dependency on fossil fuels, announced President Tabare Vazquez from Israel, the first leg of a tour which will also take him to Switzerland and South Korea.
Thursday, August 28th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Positive but cautious UN report on regional economy

Latin America and the Caribbean have posted positive economic gains for the sixth year in a row, despite the global downturn, with gross domestic product (GDP) rising nearly 5% this year, according to the most recent estimates of the United Nations office in the region.
Tuesday, August 26th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Tierra del Fuego flock infested with melophagus ovinus

A controversy over the presence of melophagus ovinus (*), or sheep ked in the Chilean Tierra del Fuego flock has broken out between Chilean animal health officials and farmers' organizations.
Monday, August 25th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
US beef and chicken for satisfied Chilean consumers

The first shipment of United States beef began to be sold last Friday by a chain of Santiago de Chile supermarkets, further diversifying the country origin of market suppliers.
Sunday, August 24th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Bolivia strikers plan gas supply cuts to neighbor countries

Bolivian president Evo Morales has ordered the Army to protect oil and gas installations amid growing protests from gas producing provinces which are demanding the full return of oil taxes.
Sunday, August 24th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Madonna's tour “Sticky & Sweet” in Chile December 10

The guessing is over: Madonna will perform in Santiago de Chile on Wednesday December 10th according to the “Sticky & Sweet” tour official site www.madonna.com. A devoted fan club presale of tickets will start on midnight Wednesday 27 until September 5. Regular tickets sale goes on Wednesday September 10.
Sunday, August 24th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Ecuador's Correa inching closer to pass new constitution

Thousands marched on Saturday to back Ecuadorian President Rafael Correa who public opinion polls show is inching closer to winning a September 28 vote to pass a new constitution that would expand the Executive's authority.
Sunday, August 24th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Chile announces one billion US dollars tax-cut package

Chile announced Friday a one billion US dollars tax-cutting package aimed at curbing inflation, which is running at 14 year highs, and boosting growth. Measures include temporary reduction of tax on fuel and tax cuts on checks and electronic transfers.