Mercosur

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.
Monday, July 23rd 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Spain's main daily puts on the table Falklands'dispute

This Monday, Spain's most prestigious newspaper El País from Madrid, brought light onto the Falkland Islands dispute by reproducing the speeches of Argentina's Foreign Affairs minister Jorge Taiana and Falklands elected Councillor Richard Davies before the United Nations Decolonization Committee in early June.
Saturday, July 21st 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Korea lead Chile's biggest new car provider

Chile's National Automobile Association (ANAC) announced Wednesday that Korea has taken top spot as Chile's new vehicle provider.
Friday, July 20th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Falkland Islands: Weekly Penguin News update

Headlines:
Falklands take first steps to recycling waste; Hill Cove takes on Chinese domination of the sheepskin tanning business; Data collection sheet annoys parents