September 2003
Opposition Strike Against President Gonzalo Sánchez de Lozada Escalates in Bolivia - 2003-09-30
Opposition strikes against President Gonzalo Sánchez de Lozada have intensified in Bolivia, led by the largest labor union. The strikes have disrupted traffic and closed…
The U.S. Government Remains Committed to International Trade Agreements - 2003-09-15
U.S. trade officials reaffirm commitment to international trade agreements following the collapse of talks in Cancun, Mexico. Robert Zoellick emphasizes the need for continued efforts…
Riot Police in Cancun Used Tear Gas
Riot police in Cancun used tear gas against hundreds of protesting farmers trying to reach WTO negotiations, resulting in injuries and a tragic suicide by…
Representatives of 146 Countries Continue Discussions at the World Trade Organization in Mexico
Representatives from 146 countries are engaged in discussions at the WTO in Cancun, Mexico, focusing on the contentious issue of agricultural subsidies. Poor countries are…
Kofi Annan Criticizes Wealthy Countries - 2003-09-10
Kofi Annan criticized wealthy nations for their trade policies during the WTO negotiations in Cancun, urging them to lower trade barriers and support poorer economies.…
Bush Discusses Iraq and Other Issues in Phone Call with Indian Prime Minister - 2003-09-09
President Bush and Indian Prime Minister discussed Iraq and the possibility of troop deployment, contingent on a UN directive. They also touched on upcoming WTO…
Rapid Increase in Unemployment Rate in Mexico - 2003-09-02
President Vicente Fox of Mexico is urging parliament to pass economic reforms to combat rising unemployment, which has increased by 3.2% in July, the highest…