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Buenos Aires Herald falls in the hands of a group close to Cristina Fernandez

Thursday, February 19th 2015 - 05:14 UTC
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The Indalo Media group which according to Argentine media belongs to businessman Cristobal Lopez, very close to the Kirchner family has purchased 60% of the Ambito editorial group which includes among others the financial daily Ambito, the Buenos Aires Herald and El Ciudadano from Rosario. Read full article

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  • ilsen

    And so it begins...
    Venezuela 2:0

    Look what happened to the venerable El Universal...
    Same thing in Vnzla....
    They said that editorial independence would remain but soon the satirical cartoonists went, certain journalists were no longer welcome, hard-hitting commentors were quietly 'lost'...
    Only govt-aligned business men could get access to the preferential dollar rates, certain people got very rich in a few years, other respectable business people were starved and hounded out.

    Argentineans, look to Caracas to see your future.

    Feb 19th, 2015 - 05:43 am - Link - Report abuse 0
  • Troy Tempest

    1 ilsen

    and, “The Dark Country” becomes just a little darker...

    Feb 19th, 2015 - 06:26 am - Link - Report abuse 0
  • chronic

    Predictable. And the transaction passes the rotting roadkill sniff test in all its stinking glory. But wait - isn't the new partner in violation of the media concentration law? No! They have a K partisan waiver, obviously. One law for you and me and another for them. LOL. Funny thing is: Their equity will ultimately be absorbed in the final self destruction of perronism in the coming local economic armagedon.

    Feb 19th, 2015 - 10:22 am - Link - Report abuse 0
  • ChrisR

    It reminds me of a nest of rats that my father unearthed at the church he was responsible for the upkeep of.

    In answer to my question (I was seven at the time) how are you going to get rid of them dad, he got a big kettle of boiled water and poured it all over the hairless young.

    We never found any more rats after that.

    TDC needs such treatment at the Pink Whore House ASAP.

    Feb 19th, 2015 - 10:28 am - Link - Report abuse 0
  • Demantoid Garnet

    This is so sad... and so predictable.

    Feb 19th, 2015 - 12:00 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
  • paulcedron

    “Buenos Aires Herald falls in the hands of a group close to Cristina Fernandez”

    but this is old news, you imbeciles.
    when the ba herald was purchased by that piece of shite of szpolski back in 2007, it was already in the hands of the minions of kirchner.
    it was the same with the group amfin and now with indalo, you retarded isleters.

    the ba herald was a great newspaper when was managed by robert cox or graham yool.
    and no, andrew graham yool is not british, you dumbassholes.
    he is ar-gen-ti-no.
    got it?

    Feb 19th, 2015 - 12:30 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
  • Captain Poppy

    Everything is in place ....or close to it. Argentina is probably where Venezuela was 3/4 years ago. But think the fall is increasing in speed. It's probably unlikely that anyone can stop this madness and nationicide now. The marches do nothing..........violence is the only thing left.

    Feb 19th, 2015 - 01:20 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
  • SebaSvtz

    Very sad. As far as I am concerned, I will never read that newspaper again.

    And BTW, what happened with the `ebil media monopolies´, CFK? it´s always bad or it´s only bad if it is not your monopoly?

    LIAR - DISHONEST - PATHETIC.

    Feb 19th, 2015 - 01:36 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
  • yankeeboy

    Paul, The foul language you've resorted to using since your life has crashed is unnecessary and make you look uneducated and low class.
    Both of those are probably true but its still unecessary. If you can't get your point across without foul language you probably shouldn't bother posting.

    Cap, I think Arg is going to bypass V sooner than 3-4 yrs. I think the Ks have deliberately sabotaged the next Gov't. There's no more U$ left in the economy and Grains are 12% below last year so all the profit is gone for anyone that farms less than 500 hectares. So now there's nothing left to bring in U$ this summer.
    I think Griesa will allow many “me too”s to pile on and the judgement wil balloon up to U$10B and allow many many many entities to seize Arg property in the USA and possibly worldwide.
    All about the same time the new Prez takes over

    Feb 19th, 2015 - 01:38 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
  • Conqueror

    @6. Oh, how selective of you. Robert Cox IS British. And Andrew Graham-Yooll, whose name you can't spell properly, was born to a Scottish father and an English mother. Do you understand the international law on nationality? I gather he refers to himself as an Anglo-argie. Where did he go to escape the murderers of argieland? Don't you have an arsehole law that says anyone born in argieland is an argie? How desperate are you?

    Feb 19th, 2015 - 01:57 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
  • ilsen

    He is just desperate for the Paco...

    Feb 19th, 2015 - 02:28 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
  • Cruise ConTroll

    Freeze baby freeze.

    hahahahahahahahah!

    Feb 19th, 2015 - 03:05 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
  • ilsen

    @12
    Your comments make no sense at all. Are you even refering to the article?

    Did you forget to take your meds?

    Feb 19th, 2015 - 03:14 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
  • Cruise ConTroll

    I'm referring to you poor northern sods.

    I hope it gets even colder and more damage to your economies ensues.

    As for this article, so what. BBC used to be a respectable organization too. Now they are the laughing stock of the world, and inside Britain too.

    Feb 19th, 2015 - 03:18 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
  • Falkland Islands

    paulcedron, stamping his feet again. Sad little man. The queen will not give up the baby to you.

    Feb 19th, 2015 - 03:35 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
  • gordo1

    Idiot child, Mamarracho,aka paulcedron
    You are not exactly telling the truth about Graham-Youll, are you? Scottish father and English mother? British university?
    I bet he has a British passport just like most Anglo-Argentinos! (Just in case!)

    Feb 19th, 2015 - 04:26 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
  • paulcedron

    10 imbecile
    what international law on nationality are you talking about, you retarded isleter?
    it doesn't exist.
    the argentine law, tha only one that really matters in this case, says that if you were born in argentine soil, you are argentinian.
    except the parasites of the islets, who were born in argentine soil, but thanks god they are another fucking thing...insects maybe.
    you can also have other nationalities because of your ancestry, etc, but what the fuck has that got to do?

    Feb 19th, 2015 - 04:37 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
  • yankeeboy

    Paul your language is unacceptable. Grow up. You are making yourself appear rude, uneducated and low class.
    Which may be exactly what you are.

    Feb 19th, 2015 - 05:06 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
  • Pugol-H

    @ 17 paulito
    As far as I can see, Argentinian law doesn’t seem to matter even in Argentina, never mind anywhere else.

    Feb 19th, 2015 - 05:24 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
  • Troy Tempest

    17 Pablo - pawn of the K's

    You poor kid, why are you so angry at us... ???

    You fall right into CFK's hands - she manipulates you like you have a big puppet stick up your ass.

    You rant at us, yet it is your FELLOW ARGENTINES who have screwed you over, lie to you, and destroy your country.

    It must be impotent rage you feel, but you are AFRAID to say this to ARYENTINIANS.

    CFK loves dupes like you!

    Here we are agreeing with you:
    - CFK has f*cked over the people
    - CFK is lying
    - CFK is corrupt
    - CFK needs to be removed
    - CFK is taking over the media
    - NISMAN was MURDERED by CFK minions
    - INDEC is lying about protest size
    - the protest was 500,000+, not 250,000
    - CFK's Ministers lie shamelessly, on her behalf
    - CFK is ruining the economy
    - Inflation is at least 35-40%
    - Unemployment is increasing

    We say all these things, exactly as you do!!

    And yet, you are angry at us and say we don't know what we are talking about because:
    - we are all “ isleters”
    - we have no education

    It seems we have a far better understanding of the world and Aryentina than your people do.
    They and you, are blinded by hate - just as CFK wants.
    Go rant at your own people - they are at fault - not us.

    Frankly, I think at the root of your problem

    -- you are terribly EMBARRASSED !

    Feb 19th, 2015 - 05:26 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
  • paulcedron

    toy
    “We say all these things, exactly as you do!!”

    the difference you idiot, is that i know the reasons, while you repeat the things you read in this 4th class paper like a parrot.

    so the problem is, as always, your immeasurable level of ignorance.
    you want to opine about argentina?, then learn spanish, read 3 or 4 argentine newspapers, read history and then talk.

    Feb 19th, 2015 - 05:35 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
  • chronic

    cruz cuntroll:

    In the west, its up in the '80's today. Golf? Swimming? One thing about a good hard freeze - it kills all the ticks. Obviously rotting roadkill needs an extended one.

    Feb 19th, 2015 - 05:38 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
  • Captain Poppy

    1. Argentina had a terrorist attack on jews over 20 years ago
    2. Agentina is STILL investigating the attack
    3. Nisman claims to have evidence that supports collusion between Argentina and Iran, a terrorist nation
    4. Nisman conveniently commits “SUICIDE” hours before he was to testify
    5. Kirchner agrees with the suicide
    6. The next day Kirchner then states it was murder
    7. The trolls had not caught up to Kirchner’s recant of suicide and still claimed it was suicide
    8. Kirchner’s regime claims they are Innocent
    9. Argentina wants the world to believe a country the rates 107 on the corruption scale
    10. The Kirchner regime is in full spin mode denouncing anyone who criticizes them
    11. People protest peacefully to no avail
    Violence children,…….you need to take you country back and peaceful action will only get you set on fire.

    Buying the media for a bigger spin will change nothing.

    Feb 19th, 2015 - 05:45 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
  • ilsen

    @18 yb
    It must be all the 'paco' he is consuming... turns 'em a bit nasty, I hear.

    @20 Troy
    You are right, he hates what he desires most because he will never see it.
    A twisted form of unrequieted love, one might presume.
    TTT probably suffers a similar afflication and but as a special case, would need proper professional analysis I suggest.

    Meanwhile the lights of liberty are going out across The (already) Dark Country.

    Feb 19th, 2015 - 06:21 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
  • paulcedron

    captain poop
    “Argentina had a terrorist attack on jews over 20 years ago”
    no you dumbass, it was an attack on an argentinian israeli institution.
    most of the victims were non jews.

    “Nisman claims to have evidence that supports collusion between Argentina and Iran, a terrorist nation”
    no you dumbass, what he said is that fernandez de kirchner; timerman, de vido, yrimia etc, covered up alí rafsanjani, alí velayati, hadi soleimanpour and, especially, mohsen rabbani.

    why you insist in commenting about things you dont know or understand?
    are you obliged to do so?

    Feb 19th, 2015 - 07:00 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
  • Captain Poppy

    Because I have the freedom to do most as I please and critique argentina as much as I want too and you can't do a fucking thing about. Now grab tour clit and bitch about that.

    Feb 19th, 2015 - 07:55 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
  • Troy Tempest

    Pablo

    Did you March?

    You're certainly not 'silent' - even when you've nothing to say but hate.

    Feb 19th, 2015 - 08:26 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
  • imoyaro

    @25
    “...most of the victims were non jews.”

    Proof? Also, where was the “Jewish Masonic Banking Conspiracy” you enjoy nattering on about in all this? ;)

    http://i1290.photobucket.com/albums/b521/imoyaro/chopperlaff_zpsamu9towd.gif

    Feb 19th, 2015 - 10:05 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
  • Briton

    Perhaps paulcedron was a juvenile delinquent
    and that's why he has to use unpronounceable words every sentence.

    in a way it shows he has no clue to any question but his own...

    Feb 19th, 2015 - 10:11 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
  • paulcedron

    imbeciles various
    ““...most of the victims were non jews.”

    ”Proof?”

    says one of the not too brilliant isleters...
    didnt they teach you in the pork stanley community school how to search something on the interenet?
    eh?

    here you have the list of victims of amia, imbeciles.
    now read the surnames and draw your own conclusion.

    wot?
    you dont know what the fauck conclusion is?

    http://www.amia.org.ar/index.php/content/default/show/content/50

    Feb 19th, 2015 - 11:20 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
  • imoyaro

    Paul, most of those names look Jewish, and yes, I am familiar with lists of common hispanic names adopted by conversos, or “marranos.” You are always going on about so and so being a “crypto-Jew. Unlike you, I know history. Too bad for ”people” like you who are always trying to cover up. ;)

    http://i1290.photobucket.com/albums/b521/imoyaro/chopperlaff_zpsamu9towd.gif

    Feb 20th, 2015 - 12:15 am - Link - Report abuse 0
  • Tarquin Fin

    Maduro, what a filthy slob!!!

    Feb 20th, 2015 - 12:40 am - Link - Report abuse 0
  • Enrique Massot

    Yes it is sad that money can influence the media and even buy media outlets. Now, I see a lot of whining here about how bad the purchase of the BA Herald will be, but not a single comment about the biggest problem Argentina has in regard to the media: the Clarin Group, the most powerful entity of concentrated media in the country, with the ability to model public opinion at will.

    Feb 20th, 2015 - 01:39 am - Link - Report abuse 0
  • Troy Tempest

    @33 Enricques

    “...the biggest problem Argentina has in regard to the media: the Clarin Group, the most powerful entity of concentrated media in the country, with the ability to model public opinion at will.”

    Contrary to your propaganda, and your slavish repetition of the government Message, Your government is attempting to control ALL media.

    Clarin may show a different bias than your government, but in a free society, an alternative point of view is necessary - several views is more desired!!

    You are a true propagandist for the Peronists, and you would stifle the voice of the people.

    If indeed, you are enjoying the freedom of living in Canada, whilst muzzling the Argentine people and supporting their corrupt kleptocracy, I am disgusted and embarrassed by your callousness and hypocrisy!!

    Feb 20th, 2015 - 01:53 am - Link - Report abuse 0
  • CabezaDura2

    33. But you cant read Clarin, its in Spanish. So be happy with your shit BA Herald.

    Feb 20th, 2015 - 01:58 am - Link - Report abuse 0
  • Troy Tempest

    I am truly shocked by this politician's disregard for Democratic freedom, and freedom of the press.

    No, not “shocked”, make it, “disillusioned”.

    Feb 20th, 2015 - 02:08 am - Link - Report abuse 0
  • ilsen

    If Enrique lives in Canada, surely he is subject to 'La Gloriana' HM Elizabeth II?
    Has he sworn allegience?
    If not, why doesn't he just go back to TDC?
    Apparently it is all so wonderful there.
    arf!

    Feb 20th, 2015 - 04:20 am - Link - Report abuse 0
  • Enrique Massot

    #34 Troy Tempest:
    “...in a free society, an alternative point of view is necessary - several views is more desired!!”
    Well said it Troy T! We happen to agree on this.
    That's exactly the point of the Ley de Medios, which has now for years sought to break up the stronghold Clarín has on the public opinion through its multimedia conglomerate that throughout the country repeats and amplifies one single view: that of the Clarín Group.

    Feb 20th, 2015 - 04:58 am - Link - Report abuse 0
  • gordo1

    Idiot child/Mamarracho/aka paulcedron
    Your various posts on this thread are so arrogant and, frankly, stupid that no credence should be given to them at all.
    Why do you bother? You just waste your own time!

    Feb 20th, 2015 - 06:16 am - Link - Report abuse 0
  • Troy Tempest

    38 Enrique

    And yet we hear, the Government floods the airwaves and the news with its own messages, and tries to reduce broadcast of anything that refutes their official version of the truth.

    The Free Press is replaced by only one message- that of the government.

    http://www.bloombergview.com/articles/2015-01-28/damian-pachter-and-argentina-s-not-so-free-press

    As to CD2 questioning your ideological affiliations and history, it's a legitimate attempt to assess the truth of what you say, and what motivates you to make such statements.

    Enrique, one has to question how you can enjoy all the benefits of a free democracy, yet actively perpetuate disinformation, to deny those rights to Argentines.

    I suppose it's all just 'ideological' to you.

    Feb 20th, 2015 - 06:30 am - Link - Report abuse 0
  • paulcedron

    gordo tirapedos:
    all your posts are to insult someone.
    you dont have the slightest clue about argentina, not even where is located, so cerrá el culo, gordo tirapedos.

    Feb 20th, 2015 - 12:53 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
  • gordo1

    @41 idiot child aka paulcedron.
    “all your posts are to insult someone”.
    There is a saying in English - “pot calling the kettle black” which applies perfectly to you! Boludo!

    Feb 20th, 2015 - 01:33 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
  • Captain Poppy

    Why do you insist everyone who posts does not know anything about Argentina? That same logic can be applied to you about our countries.

    Did you march Paul?

    Feb 20th, 2015 - 01:41 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
  • Troy Tempest

    Paul ?? March???

    Probably not.
    It doesn't matter that a Prosecutor doing his job, about to expose the crooks in power, got murdered before he could present his case.

    It doesn't matter to him that if those things are allowed to happen, it intimidates others from bringing corrupt politicos to Justice.

    Besides, he is far too lazy to stand for a principle- he's just hot air.

    Feb 20th, 2015 - 04:21 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
  • Captain Poppy

    Paul.....I think you need a respite, even though you did not march. Take a break and give Dany or Stevie some face time.

    You really should have marched....I know many who did and some were pushing 80.

    Feb 20th, 2015 - 04:37 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
  • Troy Tempest

    45

    Paul could have marched, but he simply chose not to.

    He claims he lives in BA.

    He knew the March was being organised for the 18th.

    He had plenty of time to get to it. He had plenty of notice to change whatever plans he had, so he could be there.

    The most important and largest demonstration in years, all the educated, informed, moral, people calling for an end to intimidation, a free judiciary, an unbiased investigation - Paul CHOOSES not to go!

    When it comes right down to it - he's all mouth, and no principles!!

    Feb 20th, 2015 - 05:00 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
  • gordo1

    All mouth and no TROUSERS! See Wiki!
    A persons who TALKS a lot but SAYS nothing of substance!
    Of course I refer to paulcedron!

    Feb 20th, 2015 - 06:19 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
  • Troy Tempest

    47 gordo1

    Thx, Gordo.

    Paul tried to portray himself as principled and ethical - and brays loudly.

    However, he rarely acknowledges any wrongdoings by his Government.

    On the contrary, he takes great exception to any mention of it from us.

    When put on the spot- he will concede it's true, but rail at us for exposing it.

    He will never actually DO anything about CFK - he's just an EMBARRASSED LOUDMOUTH.

    Feb 20th, 2015 - 07:10 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
  • paulcedron

    gordo tirapedos
    you can't focus on the article, can you?
    all you have to say is something about the other posters, you fart blower?

    and stop eating beans, you flatulent fatso.

    Feb 20th, 2015 - 07:25 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
  • Captain Poppy

    Pablo....really now.....let Dany or stevie out of your pants. You are going to have an aneurysm. You'll never make it to that new hospital as slips christened without supplies.

    How was the march....did you go?

    Feb 20th, 2015 - 08:07 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
  • gordo1

    @48Troy Tempest
    See what I mean?

    The only poster about whom we all seem to have something to say is the brainless idiot @ 49!

    Feb 20th, 2015 - 08:08 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
  • Troy Tempest

    49 Pablo - pawn of the K's

    You poor kid, why are you so angry at us... ???

    You fall right into CFK's hands - she manipulates you like you have a big puppet stick up your ass.

    You rant at us, yet it is your FELLOW ARGENTINES who have screwed you over, lie to you, and destroy your country.

    It must be impotent rage you feel, but you are AFRAID to say this to ARYENTINIANS.

    CFK loves dupes like you!

    Here we are agreeing with you:
    - CFK has f*cked over the people
    - CFK is lying
    - CFK is corrupt
    - CFK needs to be removed
    - CFK is taking over the media
    - NISMAN was MURDERED by CFK minions
    - INDEC is lying about protest size
    - the protest was 500,000+, not 250,000
    - CFK's Ministers lie shamelessly, on her behalf
    - CFK is ruining the economy
    - Inflation is at least 35-40%
    - Unemployment is increasing

    We say all these things, exactly as you do!!

    And yet, you are angry at us and say we don't know what we are talking about because:
    - we are all “ isleters”
    - we have no education

    It seems we have a far better understanding of the world and Aryentina than your people do.
    They and you, are blinded by hate - just as CFK wants.
    Go rant at your own people - they are at fault - not us.

    Frankly, I think at the root of your problem

    -- you are terribly EMBARRASSED !

    Feb 20th, 2015 - 08:28 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
  • gordo1

    I think he suffers, perhaps, from paranoia! And he is so preoccupied with other people's farts that maybe he suffers from some bowel disorder? Whatever his problems are they are certainly quite alarming! And it is so easy to make fun at his expense!

    Feb 20th, 2015 - 09:10 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
  • ChrisR

    Have a look at todays offering with Griesa.

    Hilarious in the extreme: it's all Griesa's fault (well, it would be as the argies are always the victim).

    You have to admit it, the argies are really, really, funny when they try to be serious and lie through their teeth as if nobody will notice!

    Feb 20th, 2015 - 09:12 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
  • Captain Poppy

    Iwonder if the RG's ever stopped to ask themselves......

    “How the fuck did we get here, in this situation?”

    Doubtful.....the Argentine government is only responsible and accountable for their actions are when it turns out good. Argentina is fast running out of options. China will not be the answer....Argentina always seems top want someone else to be their savior rather than themselves:

    http://www.wallstreetsectorselector.com/investment-articles/editors-desk/2015/02/chinese-economic-slowdown-impacting-global-trade/

    http://www.wallstreetsectorselector.com/investment-articles/editors-desk/2015/02/chinese-economic-slowdown-impacting-global-trade/

    http://www.wallstreetsectorselector.com/investment-articles/editors-desk/2015/02/chinese-economic-slowdown-impacting-global-trade/

    http://www.wallstreetsectorselector.com/investment-articles/editors-desk/2015/02/chinese-economic-slowdown-impacting-global-trade/

    “The Chinese economy never made sense,” Chang said. “It kept expanding because the central government guided the economy upward. Now, however, China is growing too slowly, accumulating debt too quickly and China’s leaders have rejected fundamental reform.”

    http://www.wallstreetsectorselector.com/investment-articles/editors-desk/2015/02/chinese-economic-slowdown-impacting-global-trade/

    I use China when talking about Argentina because...well, because we all know Argentina does not manage themselves. Afterall, Asslips Kirchner sold Argentina to China and when has Argentina developed a plan to take care of themselves rather than begging others, like China to take care of Argentina?

    Argentina I suggest the time has come to:

    1-be accountable for you own actions....good or bad
    2-grow up and mature and stop ranting and stomping like a pouty teenager
    3-rid yourself of corruption, some of the highest levels of any country in the world
    4-dis-associate yourself with terrorists nations, it will get you killed in the long run
    5-give your people opportunities for self-reliance

    Feb 21st, 2015 - 03:25 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
  • Troy Tempest

    55

    Excellent summation!

    Feb 21st, 2015 - 06:35 pm - Link - Report abuse 0

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