Mercosur

Monday, January 7th 2008 - 20:00 UTC
UK Minister meets opposition from Falklands Councillors on next-of-kin issue

BRITISH Overseas Territories Minister Meg Munn met with opposition from Falkland Islands councillors during her recent visit to the islands when she suggested Argentine next-of-kin might be allowed to visit the Falklands via a charter flight.
Monday, January 7th 2008 - 20:00 UTC
Venezuela's Mercosur entry stalled in Brazilian Congress

The recent end of the year episode of Venezuelan president Hugo Chavez with the Colombian cocaine-funded guerrilla FARC and the failed handover of hostages could further imperil the Brazilian Congress approval of Venezuela's incorporation to Mercosur.
Sunday, January 6th 2008 - 20:00 UTC
Argentina and Brazil worry over Bolivia's limited gas supply

Brazilian Mines and Energy minister Nelso Hubner proposed a tripartite meeting with Argentina and Bolivia to ensure the supply of Bolivian natural gas for the two main economies of South America highly energy dependent of their inland resource-rich neighbor.
Sunday, January 6th 2008 - 20:00 UTC
“Argos Georgia” restarts engine and ready to begin fishing

The disabled St. Helena flagged longliner “Argos Georgia” adrift in the Ross Sea off Antarctica's northern coast for fifteen days restarted its engine early Monday and may resume fishing, a crew member said.
Saturday, January 5th 2008 - 20:00 UTC
Customs Code and productive cohesion in Mercosur's agenda

Wrapping up the Customs Code, productive integration and advancing in trade talks with India and the South Africa Customs Union are the main objectives on which Mercosur will be fully committed until next July, announced Argentina which holds the group's chair for the next six months.
Thursday, January 3rd 2008 - 20:00 UTC
Bolivian approval for gigantic iron and steel project

Jindal Steel & Power Ltd., an Indian steel and power producer, secured government approvals from Bolivia for its 2.1 billion US dollars Mutun iron ore and steel project, its largest investment overseas.
Monday, December 31st 2007 - 20:00 UTC
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Sunday, December 30th 2007 - 20:00 UTC
Biometric tech means Falklands no longer issues UK visas

From 1 January 2008, those applying worldwide for visas for the UK will need to provide biometric information, in the form of digital finger-scans and photographs, as part of the application process. As a result UK visas will no longer be issued in the Falkland Islands, according to a release from the Islands' Customs and Immigration Department.
Saturday, December 29th 2007 - 20:00 UTC
LAN Cargo & 24 other carriers face price fixing allegations

Chile's flag carrier LAN Airlines said on Thursday that its cargo unit LAN Cargo S.A. was one of 25 global cargo airlines facing allegations of possible price fixing of cargo fuel surcharges.
Saturday, December 29th 2007 - 20:00 UTC
US dollar lost 6.65% against the Chilean peso in 2007

The US dollar finished 2007 with an accumulated loss of 6.65% against the Chilean Peso which was boosted by the strong international price for copper, Chile's main export, and the favorable interest rates differential with the US, according to Santiago analysts.