MercoPress. South Atlantic News Agency
Stories for April 16th 2011
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Saturday, April 16th 2011 - 00:34 UTC
Children thefts in Argentina: German investigative journalist barred from the US
German radio correspondent based in Buenos Aires Gabriela Weber, who is investigating the alleged theft of children by a US diplomat during the Argentine military dictatorship (1976-1983) apparently has been permanently denied her request for an entrance visa.
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Saturday, April 16th 2011 - 00:22 UTC
Brazil 2012 budget estimates: primary surplus 3.1% of GDP, dollar at 1.76 Real
Brazil is aiming for a primary budget surplus of 3.1% of GDP in 2012 as the government tries to put its public accounts back into better shape. Brazil’s economy is expected to grow 5.0% in 2012, compared to a 4.5% growth forecast for this year, according to an outline of the 2012 budget released Friday.
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Saturday, April 16th 2011 - 00:13 UTC
Argentine economy forecasted to expand 8% in 2011 with inflation ranging 25%
Argentina’s 2011 economic growth forecast was raised to 8% from 5% by Nomura Securities International based on a strong surge from domestic demand and rising commodity prices. Government primary spending is expected to continue since 2011 is electoral year.
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Saturday, April 16th 2011 - 00:11 UTC
Tombini says Brazil is in the middle of a monetary tightening cycle
Brazil is in the middle of a monetary tightening cycle, central bank President Alexandre Tombini said on Friday, days before the bank is expected to announce a hike in the benchmark lending rate.
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Saturday, April 16th 2011 - 00:09 UTC
China’s trade with BRICS associates surged 45.8% in the first quarter
China's top customs authority announced Friday that trade with the other four BRICS nations surged by 45.8% to reach 59.9 billion US dollars in the first quarter of this year.
