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Business Editors

CHICAGO----During the week of Feb.A.
For additional information on exploring South America, contact
LANVACATIONS toll-free at 800-435-3593.

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Additional information on these rating actions is available on the
following web sites:

Fitch Ratings www.fitchratings . Bureau of Transportation Statistics, there
has been a notable growth in tourism to South America over the past
decade. to South
America experienced one of the highest percentage growth rates
worldwide." Montesinos goes on to say that LAN's expertise and
extensive route network throughout South America, combined with EEI's
industry knowledge and technological capabilities, are an ideal
combination to successfully propel LANVACATIONS' continued growth
throughout the region. Additionally ,
passengers traveling with LAN Airlines or LAN PERU may also accumulate
frequent flier miles in American Airlines' AAdvantage or any of the
oneworld(TM) member frequent flyer programs.

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Business Editors/Health/Medical Writers/Financial Editors

PROVO, Utah----Nature's Sunshine
Products , Inc.
The Company has declared consecutive quarterly cash dividends
since 1988 pursuant to its cash dividend policy.

Fitch Takes Actions on National Scale Ratings in Latin America

Financial institutions:

Banco Bice S. (Chile)

-- Series 42 for CLP/UF3,000,000 assigned 'AA(chl )'.

Business Editors/Airline Writers/Travel Editors

MIAMI----LAN Airlines' tour product
is once again spreading its wings as it evolves into the next stage of
its growth as LANVACATIONS . Perceived as a safe travel alternative to other parts of
the world, South America offers an endless array of vacation options
for travelers. Passengers
traveling with any of the LAN service alliance participating airlines
may accumulate frequent flier kilometers in LANPASS.

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Nature's Sunshine Products manufactures and markets through direct
sales encapsulated and tableted herbal products , high quality natural
vitamins, and other complementary products. The Company also has exclusive
distribution agreements with selected companies in Argentina,
Australia, Chile, New Zealand, Norway , and the Russian Federation.

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Fitch Chile www.fitchmexico. "With our combined experience , we
are confident that this partnership will prove highly successful for
LANVACATIONS.

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For more information, contact us at our website at www. This best risk will
normally, although not always, be assigned to all financial
commitments issued or guaranteed by the sovereign state.fitchratings.
The LAN service alliance participating airlines, LAN Airlines
(NYSE:LFL), LAN PERU and LAN ECUADOR, offer a vast route network
reaching a large number of destinations throughout the world,
including the Americas, Europe, Asia and the South Pacific. The
alliance offers non-stop and direct flights from North America to
Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Dominican Republic , Ecuador, Peru and
Venezuela with service from 28 North American cities, including daily
flights from its Miami, New York and Los Angeles gateways.

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fitchvenezuela. From culture and adventure, to culinary splendors and
untouched territories, there are opportunities for all ages and
interests.
"LANVACATIONS not only helps travelers fulfill their dreams by
transporting them to exciting destinations, but we do it safely and we
do it best.
"We have seen significant interest over the past year to South
America as a re-emerging destination, and welcome this opportunity to
partner with LAN Airlines in offering LANVACATIONS," stated Paul
Barry, CEO of Europe Express, Inc.

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Enersis S.

Structured finance:

Fideicomiso Financiero Fava V (Argentina)

-- Securitization of consumer loans Clase A for ARP8,837,383
assigned 'AA+(arg)';

-- Clase B for ARP1,104,673 assigned 'A(arg )'.br

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Fitch Dominican Republic www. (EEI) to
represent the new LANVACATIONS as it continues to surpass travelers'
expectations by providing complete travel experiences to a variety of
unique destinations and yet untouched regions throughout the southern
hemisphere.S. A
member of USTOA, EEI is a leader in providing representation services
for a variety of private labels, including Virgin Vacations,
FlySouthVacations.

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(Nasdaq:NATR), a leading manufacturer and marketer of
encapsulated herbs and vitamins, today declared a 5 cents per common
share quarterly cash dividend payable March 18, 2005 to shareholders
of record on March 9, 2005.

Public finance:

Municipio de Navojoa , Son.
"We're looking forward to working with EEI as we continue to
expand our presence throughout South America," said Pablo Montesinos,
LAN Airlines' Vice President North/Central America and Asia . The rapidly
growing company has over 100 employees in offices around the world.com and Air France Holidays, among others.

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(Chile)

-- Bond issuance for US$590,000,000 upgraded to 'A+(chl)' from
'A(chl)'.S.lanvacations.

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(Mexico)

-- Issuer rating assigned 'BBB(mex)'.fitchca.com

Fitch Venezuela www . According to the World Tourism Organization, travel to
South America experienced double-digit growth in 2004, and growth
prospects continue on the positive side with South America sited among
the most optimistic. From unique tour packages to group itineraries
and independent travel programs, LANVACATIONS offers complete travel
experiences to Chile, Peru, Argentina, Ecuador, Brazil and Bolivia
that cater to a full range of ages, interests and budgets. Our goal with this partnership is to make unique
vacation options for South America easily available through
competitive pricing and great customer service.

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(Mexico)

-- MXP38,000,000 issue rating withdrawn.com.

LANVACATIONS Spreads Its Wings Continues to Grow; LAN Airlines Appoints Europe Express to Represent LANVACATIONS

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In addition to the United
States, the Company has operations in Japan, Mexico, Central America,
South Korea , Canada, Dominican Republic, Venezuela, Ecuador, Peru, the
United Kingdom and Ireland, Colombia, Brazil, Thailand, Israel,
Singapore, Australia and Taiwan. de C.A.

Estado Libre y Soberano de Mexico (Mexico)

-- Bank loan for MXP215,000,000 assigned 'A-(mex)'.ar

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Fitch Brazil www. In order to facilitate this growth
process, LAN Airlines has appointed Europe Express, Inc. In fact, the number of travelers from the U. Visit LANVACATION's website at
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7-11, 2005, Fitch Ratings changed the following ratings on the
national scale in Latin America:

Corporates:

Camuzzi Gas Pampeana (Argentina)

Issuance for up to ARP35,000,000 assigned 'A3(arg)';

Issuance for up to ARP100,000,000 assigned 'BBB(arg)'.

Grupo Costamex, S.V. This growth trend is expected to continue into the next
decade as well.

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Therefore , a
given national scale rating implies a different level of risk compared
with the same international scale rating.com

Fitch Mexico www.
The new LANVACATIONS is targeting this growing tourism market as
it continues to offer the tailor-made vacation experiences for which
the company is known, and is also introducing a variety of additional
products and services."
Founded in 1990 , EEI is one of the most respected international
leisure wholesale tour operators in the United States .

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National ratings are an assessment of credit quality relative to
the rating of the 'best ' credit risk in a country.com

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