Issue: Oil and GasRSS

(01/29/04) -

Japanese Worried About Terrorism

(CPOD) Jan. 29, 2004 – Many Japanese residents are worried about terrorism, according to a poll by Asahi Shimbun. 48 per cent of respondents are “somewhat concerned” about a possible attack in their country, and a further 37 per cent are “very concerned.”

(10/21/03) -

Bolivian Turmoil Forces President Out

A highly divisive debate over the sale of natural gas will continue to unfold with a new head of state.
Mario Canseco In less than 10 days, Bolivian president Gonzalo S¡nchez de Lozada went from unpopularity to exile, and vice-president Carlos Mesa ventured from a resignation letter to a swearing-in ceremony.

(07/11/03) -

Bolivians Counting On Natural Gas Deal

(CPOD) Jul. 11, 2003 – Bolivian residents support their government’s reliance on the oil and natural gas industry, according to a poll by Estudios Mori published in El Deber. 50 per cent of respondents agree that Bolivia must start exporting natural gas.