Mercosur

Friday, August 10th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Falkland Islands: 'Penguin News' Weekly update

Headlines:
Year 6 are Islands' first young lifesavers; Councillor's wages should not be an incentive to stand for election; Stay vigilant to prevent F&M entering Islands; New Senior Magistrate to take up post soon.
Friday, August 10th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
British company project for 74 MW wind farm in Chile

British company Seawind has filed the environmental impact report (EIA) for an ambitious renewable energy project that would create Chile's largest wind farm.
Friday, August 10th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Venezuela, Bolivia and Argentina promote energy production

The presidents of Venezuela, Bolivia, and Argentina signed on Friday agreements to share costs of energy production and convened funding for the construction of a gas separation plant near Bolivia's border with Argentina.
Thursday, August 9th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Zoellick on WB fund raising tour warns about corruption

World Bank President Robert Zoellick criticized on Thursday corruption in poor countries that receive the bank's loans, echoing the anti-graft stance of his controversial predecessor, Paul Wolfowitz.
Wednesday, August 1st 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Chile concerned with the fall in tourists from US and Europe

The number of foreign tourists arriving in Chile during the first half of 2007 increased 11.7% reaching 1.316.936, according to a release from the country's National Tourism Service, Sernatur. In money terms this is equivalent to 818 million US dollars, up 6%.
Tuesday, July 31st 2007 - 21:00 UTC
“It's essential” that Mexico joins Mercosur says Kirchner

Argentina's President Nestor Kirchner said Monday “it's essential” that Mexico joins the Mercosur trade bloc. Kirchner is on a three-day trip to Mexico with his wife and presidential candidate Senator Cristina Fernandez to sign accords with President Felipe Calderon to deepen trade and investment between the two countries.
Friday, July 27th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Falkland Islands: “Penguin News” weekly update

Headlines:
Conversion underway on new East West ferry;'FIG have spent £400k on my training, but won't employ me”; FIGAS without General manager; The Falklands today.
Tuesday, July 24th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Falkland Islands: Record harvest in Illex squid fishery

Wide fluctuations in Falkland Illex squid numbers in the last 20 years have been linked to an increased environmental variability in the Southwest Atlantic along with heavy commercial fishing.
Monday, July 23rd 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Energy long term policy, a challenge for S. American countries

Chile's impending energy crisis, sharpened by diplomatic tensions with Argentina and one of the coldest winters on record, was the theme of a seminar held last week in Valparaíso's Congress building. New Energy Minister Marcelo Tokman Ramos, Environment Minister Ana Lyn Uriarte and various members of Congress spoke at the event, which was titled “Energy Policy in Chile: A Challenge”.
Monday, July 23rd 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Brazil after Mercosur waiver to hike tariffs on shoes and textiles

Brazil is considering requesting a waiver from Mercosur with the purpose of hiking the common external tariff (AEC) on shoes and textiles from 20 to 35%, if Uruguay refuses to accept the proposal, reports the Sao Paulo press.