De: "Jessica Rosenberg" jessica@obraweb.com Fecha: Mar, 8 de Abril de 2003, 5:29 pm

Desde comienzos de este año está circulando en Estados Unidos y Europa un documental de 75 minutos acerca de Chavez, el 11 de abril, etc. Estuvo en el Festival de Cine de Texas, hoy será puesto al aire por la BBC y ha sido adquirido por otros canales y distribuidoras en Estados Unidos y Europa.

No lo he visto, pero he sabido que es muy favorable al régimen; si entran al website de los productores (www.sxsw.com), se entiende inmediatamente su ideología cuando citan como referencias de internet a Narco News y The Nation.

Pueden escribirle a los productores directamente a chavezthefilm@hotmail.com. Si prefieren contactar a la BBC, pueden hacerlo en: www.bbc.co.uk.

Por mi lado, le escribí a la BBC la nota anexa al final. Anexo el sitio web de la BBC donde anuncian el programa y el sitio web con el review del festival en Texas. Jessica Rosenberg

BBCi

CHAVEZ: INSIDE THE COUP Kim Bartley & Donnacha O'Briain, Ireland, 2002 Tuesday 8 April 2003 9pm-10.05pm; rpt 12.05am-1.10am; Friday 11 April 12.10am-1.20am

An intimate profile of the charismatic and unconventional Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez, the coup attempt against him and his dramatic return to power some 48 hours later.

Commissioner's Comment Nick Fraser Storyville Series Editor

When a coup was launched in April 2002 against Hugo Chavez, the elected President of Venezuela, some young Irish filmmakers were lucky enough to be on hand to witness the events.

They were actually inside the Presidential Palace - a filmmakers' dream - when the soldiers came to take Chavez away. But they were also there 48 hours later when the same soldiers switched sides reinstalling the president.

The result is a brilliant piece of journalism but it is also an astonishing portrait of the balance of forces in Venezuela. On one side stand the Versace wearing classes, rich from many decades of oil revenues, and on the other the poor in their barrios and those within the armed forces who support Chavez.

The media, who ought to be merely reporting the conflict splitting the country down the middle, are in fact adjuncts of the coup-makers.

Watch this film and you may truly for the first time in your life understand the term media bias. www.bbc.co.uk

South by Sothwest 2003 Film Festival Screening, Austin Texas, March 7-12

The Revolution Will Not Be Televised Documentary Feature Screening in Special Screenings US Premiere

"The Revolution Will Not Be Televised" is a feature length documentary on Hugo Chavez, President of Venezuela. Over the course of 7 months, from January to July 2002, the filmmakers secured unprecedented access to film Chavez in his daily life. During this time, there was a coup and the filmmakers were the only crew inside the presidential palace at the time.

They were also the first there for his triumphant return some 48 hours later.On the 11th April 2002, the world awoke to the news that President Hugo Chavez had been removed from office and had been replaced by a new self-appointed "interim" government. News report after news report carried stories of the mayhem in Caracas, where 11 people had been killed in what were alleged to have been bloody street battles between Chavez supporters and an opposition march.Viewers all over the world were led to believe that Chavez had ordered the killings, and had therefore been forced to resign.What had in fact took place was the first coup of the twenty first century, and the world's first media coup."The Revolution Will Not Be Televised" is a thrilling insight into President Chavez and the power of globalized media. www.sxsw.com

Dear Sirs, Considering the BBC to be an example of impartial and balanced media, I believe you should include in your Further Links section, sites that give a different point of view to visitors about the situation in Venezuela such as www.vcrisis.com and www.analitica.com. Or a less biased article such as the one by your own correspondent Nick Higham titled “TV Battle in Latin America” (news.bbc.co.uk).

“Chavez: Inside the Coup” is a highly biased documentary whose producers cannot see beyond their leftist anti-globalization dreams to contemplate the harsh truth of an inefficient and corrupt populist government that has done nothing to solve the pressing social and economic needs of our country.

Furthermore, I find derogatory comments such as “the Versace wearing classes” by Mr Nick Fraser a sure sign of total ignorance of the political situation in Venezuela. People who march by the thousands to protest against the Chavez government and demand elections are not frivolous individuals, they are citizens of all social classes fighting for their lives and their belief in a more just political and economic system. Jessica Rosenberg

NewsWire

TORONTO, April 7 /CNW/ -- Crystallex International

Corporation (Amex: KRY; Toronto) today responded to an April 4 press release by The Toronto Stock Exchange that the Exchange is reviewing the common shares of KRY with respect to meeting the requirements for a continued listing.

On April 3, 2003, the Company reported the restatement of Crystallex's quarterly financial statements for the quarters ending March 31, June 30 and September 30, 2002 to reflect changes in the accounting treatment of the Company's hedge program together with related changes to the comparable earlier periods.  These changes in accounting treatment followed a normal course review of the Company's US GAAP accounting policies and discussions with the Securities and Exchange Commission.  Preliminary financial statements reflecting the proposed restatement were filed on March 28, 2003 for review by the Staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission.  At the direction of the Staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission and as a pre-requisite to the further review of the financial statements, the financial statements were put on the public file notwithstanding that the review process had not been concluded and that the financial statements would be subject to further review and comment.

The Company's intention was to announce the change in accounting policy and file the restated financial statements in Canada after the review process with the Securities and Exchange Commission had been completed, its US GAAP accounting policies were agreed and the financial statements had been finalized.

On April 3, 2003, in response to a request by the TSX, Crystallex issued a public announcement about the restatement.  The Company's preference would have been to await the conclusion of any discussions with the Securities and Exchange Commission and finalization of its statements.  Concurrent with the issuance of its press release, the Company effected the filing of the preliminary financial statements on the public SEDAR files maintained by Canadian securities regulatory authorities.  The review by the TSX followed the publication on April 2nd of a newspaper article.  Crystallex has promptly responded to all Toronto Stock Exchange inquiries and requests and is cooperating with Toronto Stock Exchange officials to facilitate their review and to bring it to a conclusion.

About Crystallex
Crystallex International Corporation is a Canadian based gold producer with operations and exploration properties in Venezuela and Uruguay. Crystallex shares are traded on the TSX and AMEX Exchanges.  Crystallex has been focused on strategic growth in South America and recently signed a definitive agreement with respect to the Las Cristinas mining properties in Venezuela and has taken possession of those properties.  Crystallex is currently working on the final feasibility study to support its development plans for Las Cristinas.

Note:  This news release may contain certain "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the United States Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.  All statements, other than statements of historical fact, included in this release, including, without limitation, statements regarding potential mineralization and reserves, exploration results, and future plans and objectives of Crystallex, are forward-looking statements that involve various risks and uncertainties.  There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate, and actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements.  Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the Company's expectations are disclosed under the heading "Risk Factors" and elsewhere in documents filed from time to time with The Toronto Stock Exchange, the United States Securities and Exchange Commission and other regulatory authorities.
The Toronto Stock Exchange has not reviewed this release and does not accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this news release.

For further information: Investor Relations, A Richard Marshall, VP of Crystallex International Corporation, +1-800-738-1577, or info@crystallex.com Web site: www.crystallex.com

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Argentina

Bonds rose amid speculation of a better economic scenario but election polls are far from showing a clear lead. The buyback of quasicurrencies was decreed and uses for BODEN 2012 have been regimented. Also, Q1 fiscal targets have been met, as expected.

US

Last week, market mood improved as the news flow from the war showed advances from coalition forces. The dollar regained ground by the end of the while economic data has proved highly discouraging. The labor market deteriorates and no upturn in business investment is clearly seen by now, so the concern over the possibility of a double dip might re-emerge as war fears ease.

Europe

The European Central Bank left its interest rate unchanged at 2.50% in its meeting, however it is estimated that there will be at least a 25 basis points reduction in the near future. In fact, futures indicate a reduction at the end of the first semester.

Mexico

Mexican markets followed US markets on the uphill as well. Fiscal outlook remains solid, while the election outlook now favours the PRI.

Brazil

Brazil continues to rally on optimism over the reform agenda, moderating inflation, an appreciating currency and firm demand for external bonds. Last week the amendment that paves the way for Central Bank independence was voted, and this week could see its final vote.

Venezuela

The government is considering a voluntary external debt swap, and a team will soon travel to the US to gather support from institutional investors. Also, the Supreme Court is to rule on currency controls in the coming weeks. 

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Reuters 7 Apr 2003 00:00:00 GMT Website: www.ifrc.org

Clean water is an increasingly scarce commodity in many parts of the world. The United Nations has designated 2003 the International Year of Freshwater. In March, professionals in the water supply and sanitation field met in Kyoto, Japan, for the third World Water Forum. On the occasion of World Water Day (WWD) on March 22, Panama-based Fidel Peña of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) discussed the issues with AlertNet.

AN: What is World Water Day about? FP: It is about keeping the issue of water shortages in the public eye. WWD is a reminder to our national (Red Cross) societies, governments and the public that the problem is a great one. On March 22 every year we send out that reminder for people to take care of our scarce water supplies. This year it is especially important because the U.N. has declared access to clean water a human right. We want governments to know that.

AN: What is the IFRC's role in World Water Day? FP: WWD is a U.N. initiative. We are adding our voice to that of the U.N. and the other agencies involved in the launch of the initiative. It is something we have been involved in every year. Here in the Americas we are doing two types of work. One in the field with our national societies who are currently involved in emergency operations or those that have development programmes for water supply and sanitation. We are also working with them to help make the whole issue a lot more high-profile. We help them with press conferences, promotions and events to celebrate this day. We try to do it at community level firstly, because that is where most of our work happens, but we also work with universities and governments.

AN: What is the work you are doing in universities? FP: We have agreements with universities to provide technical education in exchange for students who will work with us in the field to get experience. Apart from those groups we also work very closely with other NGOs like Oxfam and Médecins sans Frontières and, usually, we establish contact with governments and link up so we can run our programmes together.

AN: How long have you been involved in this type of work? FP: Personally I have worked with the Red Cross for 18 years, since I was 20 years old. I am a chemical engineer by trade but have been with the federation three years as the water and sanitation delegate. In Mexico, I spent six years working in a water institute. It is not huge experience but we are trying to do our best. The federation started work on water sanitation in the African crisis of 1993. But our projects have intensified over the last four years. Here in the Americas we started our first big operations in 1999 following Hurricane George and Hurricane Mitch in Central America and the landslides and floods.

AN: What is it like in areas where water supplies are bad? FP: It is very sad. I have been to areas of Paraguay where there is no water for the crops or cattle. You see the crops ruined and the cattle starving. The people are mainly indigenous Indians and they have lived on their land for generations and don't want to leave. The conditions force them to use unsanitary water and that leads to problems with dysentery, malaria and diarrhoea.

AN: Do you think your work has made a difference? FP: Yes. In two ways. It has increased the capacity of response of our national societies. Ten years ago, societies such as Colombia, Paraguay and Venezuela did not think they could do anything about the problems of water and sanitation but now they all have programmes running. Not only in emergency response, but rehabilitation and development also. Secondly, with the community. Our main task is to get in touch with the community. Together with our national societies, local governments and other NGOs we assist in more integrated programmes.

AN: When will your work be finished? FP: It is not easy to answer that question We want to have safe drinking water and proper sanitation for all the vulnerable people we are assisting. But it is a very big problem.

AN: Just how big is the problem of unsanitary water supplies? FP: We have found that less than three percent of the world's water is drinkable. In Latin America, there are at least 55 million people that don't have access to clean water. On a daily basis they need a minimum of 15 litres a day in an emergency situation. Sometimes it is difficult to reach that target but we are trying. In emergency cases we will bring in clean water to disaster areas but we are keen to help local people develop sustainable boreholes, wells and simple water distribution systems, for example gravity distribution. But we do not just want to deal with emergency responses and giving water to the people. We are trying to increase their capacity so they have systems they can manage. When we are with communities that have the chance to develop their water systems we always look at the situation very carefully and try to give them that chance.

AN: What is your particular role in the IFRC? FP: I am the regional delegate for water and sanitation in the Pan Americas. I am part of a bigger section of the IFRC's health department. In the federation's Geneva headquarters there are four engineers, and there are four regional delegates -- in Bangkok, Harare, Nairobi and me here in Panama.

AN: The U.N.'s Millennium Development Goal is to halve the number of people without access to clean water by 2015 and stop the unsustainable exploitation of water supplies. Do you think that is feasible? FP: No, unfortunately not. It is not really achievable but we are trying to do everything possible to reach that target. The world has changed since the targets were set -- the global climate for example. This causes different problems. There are more floods, hurricanes and droughts and we have to change to meet those needs.

Posted on Mon, Apr. 07, 2003 Associated Press

CAMARILLO, Calif. - Motorists are seeing the first drop in gas prices in four months due in part to falling crude oil prices because of increased certainly about Middle East oil supplies, an industry analyst said.

Gas prices dropped six cents a gallon nationwide over the past two weeks. It's the biggest two-week drop since October 2001, analyst Trilby Lundberg said Sunday.

Another factor was the completion of repairs and maintenance at refineries in advance of spring demand, she said.

The average price for gas nationwide, including all grades and taxes, was about $1.70 a gallon on Friday, according to the Lundberg survey of approximately 8,000 gas stations. That was a decrease of 6.03 cents from March 21, the date of the last Lundberg survey.

It was the biggest two-week drop since the price of a gallon of gas fell 6.6 cents in late October 2001.

Lundberg said gas prices will likely continue to drop in the near term "because world crude oil supplies seem to be more secure now and because U.S. refiners are gearing up to supply plenty of gasoline."

Only a few oil fields have been set ablaze in Iraq and the fires were extinguished quickly, Lundberg said. In addition, Venezuela's oil industry has been recovering from a strike and is back to producing about two-thirds of its pre-strike level.

The price of a barrel of oil was $28.62 on Friday, down from $34.93 on March 17 - the day President Bush gave Saddam Hussein 48 hours to leave Iraq or face war.

The national weighted average price of gasoline, including taxes, at self-serve pumps Friday was about $1.67 for regular, $1.76 for mid-grade and $1.85 for premium.