Stories for May 12th 2012

Saturday, May 12th 2012 - 09:21 UTC
Argentina/Spain dispute moves from oil corporation to too quality hams

Just days after finalizing the hostile takeover of Spanish-owned oil and gas company YPF, the Argentine government got even more hostile, freezing imports of Spain’s signature delicacy: ham.
Saturday, May 12th 2012 - 09:19 UTC
Poor year for Argentine exports of apples and pears: lesser volumes and lower prices

The Argentine Chamber of Integrated Fruit Exporters, CAFI reported that apple and pear exports continued a sharp decline in terms of exported volume, with a downfall of 30% (about 90.000 tons in total) compared to the previous year and 15% less in relation to 2010.
Saturday, May 12th 2012 - 09:17 UTC
Top trade officials invite Brazilian companies to invest in East Germany

A top visiting German trade official appealed to Brazilian companies Thursday to invest in Europe's largest economy, particularly in the former East Germany taking advantage of the country’s know-how.
Saturday, May 12th 2012 - 09:14 UTC
Sightings of blue whales in the south of Chile has grown significantly

The number of blue whales sighted in the south of Chile increased significantly this austral summer as the cetacean approached the area to feed on the rich waters of the south Pacific according to a scientific report from the Austral University Blue Whale Centre released this week.

Argentina/Spain dispute moves from oil corporation to too quality hams