Chile Food
Chile (04/05)
Chile's economy is highly dependent on international trade. In 2004, exports accounted for about 34% of GDP. Chile has traditionally been dependent upon copper exports; the state-owned firm CODELCO is the world's largest copper-producing company. Nontraditional exports have grown faster than those of copper and other minerals. In 1975, non-mineral exports made up just over 30% of total exports, whereas now they account for about 60%. The most important non-mineral exports are forestry and wood products, fresh fruit and processed food, fishmeal and seafood, and wine. The trade balance for 2004 showed a historic surplus $9 billion, considerably higher than 2003. Total exports in 2004 were $32 billion, a 52.1% increase from $20.4 billion in 2003. Chile's export markets are fairly balanced among Europe (25.1%), Asia (33.1%), Latin America (15.7%), and North America (19%). The U.S., the largest national market, takes in 17.3% of Chile's exports. Asia has been the fastest-growing export mark ... [Read More]
Chile
Information on vaccinations and other health precautions, such as safe food and water precautions and insect bite protection, may be obtained from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's hotline for international travelers at 1-877-FYI-TRIP (1-877-394-8747); fax 1-888-CDC-FAXX (1-888-232-3299), or via the CDC's Internet site at http://www.cdc.gov/travel . For information about outbreaks of infectious diseases abroad consult the World Health Organization's (WHO) website at http://www.who.int/en . Further health information for travelers is available at http://www.who.int/ith . ... [Read More]
U.S. Dept. of State FOIA - Church Report (Covert Action in Chile 1963-1973)
September 29 A CIA official, at the instruction of Richard Helms, meets with a representative of ITT. The CIA officer proposes a plan to accelerate economic disorder in Chile. ITT rejects the proposal. 1970--Continued October CIA contacts Chilean military conspirators; following a White House meeting, CIA attempts to defuse plot by retired General Viaux, but still to generate maximum pressure to overthrow Allende by coup; CIA provides tear gas grenades and three submachine guns to conspirators. October 14 40 Committee approves $60,000 for Ambassdor Korry's proposal to purchase a radio station. The money is never spent. October 22 After two unsuccessful abduction attempts on October 19 and ... [Read More]
Angola
Information on vaccinations and other health precautions, such as safe food and water precautions and insect bite protection, may be obtained from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s hotline for international travelers at 1-877-FYI-TRIP (1-877-394-8747); fax 1-888-CDC-FAXX (1-888-232-3299), or via the CDC’s Internet site at http://www.cdc.gov/travel. For information about outbreaks of infectious diseases abroad consult the World Health Organization’s (WHO) website at http://www.who.int/en. Further health information for travelers is available at http://www.who.int/ith. ... [Read More]
V. Country Narratives -- Countries A through G
France is a destination country for women trafficked for the purposes of sexual exploitation and involuntary domestic servitude, primarily from Eastern and Central Europe and Africa. The number of Chinese women trafficked to France for sexual exploitation increased in 2004. The government estimates that there are 10,000 to 12,000 trafficking victims in France, 3,000-8,000 of whom are children forced into prostitution and labor. Nigerian trafficking networks continued to expand their activities in France. Trafficking of Brazilian women and girls for sexual exploitation to French Guiana a French possession remained a serious problem. The Government of France fully complies with the minimum standards for the elimination of trafficking. Although the government did not provide full data on investigations, prosecutions, convictions, and sentences, the Secretary of State has ... [Read More]
US Department Of State Post Report
Local and imported brands of basic staples (flour, rice, etc), breakfast cereal, cake mixes, snack foods, canned and frozen fruits and vegetables, baby formula and strained foods are all readily available. Chile is famous for its fine selection of good and generally inexpensive wines. Beer and soft drinks (including diet varieties) are of good quality. In general, it is safe to say that most domestically produced food items are currently less expensive than comparable items in U.S. supermarkets. ... [Read More]
Vol 39 No 4, October - December 2001 Page 38
Texas and the other southwestern states are famous for hot, spicy food, which uses the traditional ingredients of Mexican cuisine, such as beans and corn, to create new and sometimes unusual dishes. Often called Tex-Mex, this food has become popular throughout the country and can be found in fast food chains as well as elegant restaurants. As the popularity of Tex-Mex grows, restaurants are opening in others parts of the world catering to those who like it hot! [Read More]
Chile
In April in the case of Operation Albania, Judge Hugo Dolmestch indicted 16 former military and police officers, including retired army General Hugo Salas Wenzel, as well as 2 civilians. At years end, the judge had not issued indictments in the related case involving the 1986 deaths of journalist Jose Carrasco and three other persons. On August 5, the judge investigating the 1982 killing of labor leader Tucapel Jimenez sentenced six persons (including two retired generals) as authors of the crime, two as accomplices and four as involved in the coverup. Only those charged as authors received jail sentences. The others were given parole for varying periods of time. Four of the accused were absolved. The labor union that Jimenez led before his death appealed the verdict and sought harsher sentences. In June 2001, the Supreme Court upheld the ruling of a lower court not to reopen the case of Carmelo Soria, a Spanish c ... [Read More]
"Food Security and Safety: Key Contacts and Internet Sites" - U.S. State Department - May 2002
The National Food Processors Association (NFPA) represents the U.S. food processing industry on scientific and public policy issues involving food safety, nutrition, technical and regulatory matters and consumer affairs. NFPA members produce processed and packaged fruit, vegetable, and grain products, meat, poultry, and seafood products, snacks, drinks and juices, or provide supplies and services to food manufacturers. ... The mission of the center is to advance rational, science-based food and nutrition policy through research, outreach, public service, teaching, and communications. The center conducts seminars and conferences presented globally for corporate executives and senior public policy- makers on issues related to food and nutrition. It also conducts a graduate program that awards master's degrees in public policy. ... [Read More]
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