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  • Saturday, November 16th 2002 - 20:00 UTC

    Latin American Leaders Hold Talks

    Latin American leaders gathered in a summit yesterday Friday 15th, discussing ways to ease poverty, fight drug trafficking and heal internal strife.

  • Friday, November 15th 2002 - 20:00 UTC

    Argentina “pre-defaults”

    The World Bank confirmed this Thursday that it received a partial payment of 79,2 million US dollars from Argentina against a scheduled payment of 805 million US dollars that was due last October 15. However the World Bank said that “it welcomes statements by government officials that Argentina remains committed to rectifying the situation as soon as possible”.

  • Wednesday, November 13th 2002 - 20:00 UTC

    Breaking News from South America

    Headlines: Defence Minister Summit; New methanol plant in Punta Arenas; Praise for Mexico and Chile; Lower tariffs; “Hyper-corruption” in Bolivia; Migration to Spain.

  • Tuesday, November 12th 2002 - 20:00 UTC

    IMF delegation in Brazil; Uruguayan inflation eases

    Brazil will not accept an International Monetary Fund, IMF, proposal to increase the budget primary surplus, which has been agreed by the current government to stand at 3,75% of GDP in 2003

  • Monday, November 11th 2002 - 20:00 UTC

    Argentina: Crucial negotiation

    Headlines: Crucial negotiation; Uruguayan beef and Nafta; Dramatic figures; Europe holds basic rates at 3,25%

  • Saturday, November 9th 2002 - 20:00 UTC

    Hot News from Argentina - Brazil and Chile

    Headlines: British trade delegation;US envoys to meet Lula advisors; Duhalde: presidential election likely to be postponed; Chilean inflation; Slower growth; Extended corruption ring in Chile;

  • Friday, November 8th 2002 - 20:00 UTC

    “Huracán” military exercises in Punta Arenas

    Ten thousand servicemen including two submarines are scheduled to participate the coming week in the Chilean joint services exercise “Huracán” that will extend until November 18th.

  • Thursday, November 7th 2002 - 20:00 UTC

    Breaking News from South America

    Headlines: Lula to visit Argentina; “Let's not mix passion with approval”; Closer to Mercosur citizenship; Brazil's GDP shrinking; ENAP attracts 290 million US dollars; Santiago and Austin, 2004 Culture capitals

  • Wednesday, November 6th 2002 - 20:00 UTC

    Senate win gives Republicans control

    Republicans took control of Congress and edged back to power early on Wednesday morning, recording a net gain of at least one seat - all it needed to win immediate control of the Senate. The House of Representatives remained static, with few seats changing hands.

  • Tuesday, November 5th 2002 - 20:00 UTC

    Duke of York in Uruguay

    Prince Andrew, Duke of York arrives to Uruguay from Brazil today midday for a one day official visit before heading for Chile and ultimately the Falkland Islands in time to commemorate Sunday Remembrance Day.