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Japan signs first South American free trade pact

By Giovanni at 03/28/07 08:45

Chilean Foreign Minister Alejandro Foxley has signed a bilateral free trade agreement in Tokyo with his Japanese counterpart Japanese Foreign Minister Taro Aso, Japan's first such pact with a South American country.

Original source: Chron.com. [404 Check: was link to http:/ / www. chron. com/ disp/ story. mpl/ ap/ fn/ 4664539. html, anchor: Japan, Chile Sign Free Trade Agreement]

Chile trade delegation visits Australia

A Chilean trade delegation to Australia will attempt to forge stronger mining links between the two countries. The 15-man delegation is led by Chile's trade commissioner to Australia, Marcelo Salas.

Original source: abc.net.au. Trade delegation looks to strengthen Chile-WA mining links

US citizens join local protesters in Chile

Joining with locals, about 60 people demonstrated in front of the U.S. Embassy in Chile to protest on the fourth anniversary of the U.S. invasion of Iraq.

Original source: Santiago Times. U.S. CITIZENS JOIN WAR PROTESTORS AT U.S. EMBASSY IN CHILE

Chile fails to comply with US Intellectual rights standards

Chile has been raised from the “Watch List” to the “Priority Watch List” for alleged failure to comply with U.S. standards for intellectual property rights protection.

Original source: Santiago Times. Chile placed on US “Priority Watch List”

Seventeen Bolivians and Two Peruvians Arrested

Seventeen Bolivians and Two Peruvians were arrested for entering the country on foot and without papers and intending to work in Chile. The illegal immigrants were planning to travel to the extreme north in order to hide from police. They were handed over to the Investigative Police for deportation.

Original source: Peoples Daily Online. Chile police arrest 19 Bolivian, Peruvian illegal migrants