Argentina

Friday, May 23rd 2014 - 11:39 UTC
“Soccer one of the strongest cultural links between Argentina and UK”

A roundtable on soccer organized by the Argentine Embassy in London in the wake of World Cup, Argentina Ambassador, Alicia Castro, highlighted the “cultural links between Argentine and British people” and said “soccer is one of the strongest”.
Friday, May 23rd 2014 - 11:06 UTC
Falklands reaffirms right to self-determination on UN charter and documents going back to 1960

The Falklands Islands reaffirmed its right to self determination supported by the UN charter and different resolutions going back to 1960, and at the same time accused Argentina of doing its utmost to damage the Islands economy.
Friday, May 23rd 2014 - 10:45 UTC
YPF discovers shale in Chubut province, 1.000 km southeast of Vaca Muerta

At least 15 more shale oil and gas wells will be drilled in Argentina's Patagonia Chubut province over the next three years, a provincial official said on Thursday, a day after its first shale discovery was made public.
Friday, May 23rd 2014 - 10:28 UTC
Vatican claims letter addressed to President Cristina Fernandez is fake

One of the Pope's closest collaborator, Argentine Monsignor Guillermo Karcher has affirmed that the alleged letter from Pope Francis to President Cristina Fernández revealed earlier on Thursday by the government is a fake.
Friday, May 23rd 2014 - 10:17 UTC
IMF to check Argentine new stats on inflation and GDP next month

The International Monetary Fund board has already received a first analytical report on Argentina latest statistics and will address the issue in its next meeting scheduled for 6 June, according to IMF spokesperson Gerry Rice in Washington.
Friday, May 23rd 2014 - 07:13 UTC
Brazil supports Argentina's Malvinas claim and agrees to more presence in the South Atlantic

Brazil reaffirmed support for Argentina's sovereignty rights over the Malvinas and other South Atlantic islands and surrounding maritime spaces at a meeting of the head of the Malvinas Islands affairs desk, Daniel Filmus with top officials from Defense and Foreign Affairs in Brasilia.
Tuesday, May 20th 2014 - 08:55 UTC
Catholic Church and Cristina Fernandez downplay impact of recent document on 'violence in Argentina'

One of the Pope’s closest collaborators, Argentine Monsignor Guillermo Karcher, said “there is no reason to look for causes for conflict” in the Episcopal Conference document released last week about “violence” in Argentina.
Tuesday, May 20th 2014 - 08:00 UTC
Metropolitan Buenos Aires majority disapproves of Cristina Fernandez, but she retains 36% support

A clear majority of Argentines, 56%, in metropolitan Buenos Aires, which is the most densely populated area of the country, disapprove of President Cristina Fernandez, according to the latest public opinion poll made public but also 36% remain faithful and approve the performance of the controversial Argentine leader.
Monday, May 19th 2014 - 09:15 UTC
Falkland Islands governor 'disrespectful' towards Argentina; Islanders would be better off under Argentina

Argentine ambassador in London, Alicia Castro blasted Falklands Governor Colin Roberts claiming he has been disrespectful towards Argentina, insisted every country is aware that Argentina would never again invade the Falklands and underlined Islanders would be much better off under Argentine sovereignty since, “as all other provinces they could elect their own governor, and not have to live under an envoy from the Queen”.
Monday, May 19th 2014 - 08:45 UTC
Argentine Vice-president under criminal investigation; calls for Boudou to step down

Argentine Vice-president Amado Boudou said he was not planning “an absence of leave” from office because that is not the style of President Cristina Fernandez' administration following a federal court confirmation of a criminal investigation into his alleged involvement in the sale of a minting company.