Stories for June 12th 2013

Wednesday, June 12th 2013 - 23:37 UTC
Cristina Fernandez appeals judicial reform ‘unconstitutional’ ruling to the Supreme Court

The Argentine government confirmed on Wednesday it would file a ‘per saltum’ plea to the Supreme Court to try and reverse a ruling from a federal judge that declared several articles of the Judicial reform, ‘unconstitutional’ particularly those referred to the Magistrates Counsel.
Wednesday, June 12th 2013 - 10:21 UTC
Norway’s Statoil cools new project: tax changes and government delay in building support port

On account of applicable Norwegian Government tax changes Statoil as operator has recommended a delay of the investment decision for the Johan Castberg project in the Norwegian Barents Sea.
Wednesday, June 12th 2013 - 07:48 UTC
Argentina promotes oil and gas opportunities at the British-Argentine Chamber of Commerce in London

The Seminar “Argentina Oil & Gas 2013” organized by the British Argentine Chamber of Commerce (BACC) with the support of the Law Society and UK Trade and Investment Department took place last Thursday June 6 and highlighted Argentina’s century long experience in the hydrocarbons industry.
Wednesday, June 12th 2013 - 07:41 UTC
Argentine’ farmers begin Saturday five-day trading-strike to protest lack of dialogue and taxes

Argentine farming sectors announced on Tuesday a one-week walkout following “serious problems” in the agricultural sector. First step is to suspend sales of all non perishable products from Saturday dawn to Wednesday midnight.
Wednesday, June 12th 2013 - 07:39 UTC
Obama and Humala working closely on finalizing the Trans Pacific Partnership

President Barack Obama welcomed Peruvian counterpart Ollanta Humala to the White House on Tuesday, in Washington's latest effort to meet a deadline to seal a Trans-Pacific Partnership trade deal. Humala praised the Obama administration for its open attitude in addressing strategic issues.
Wednesday, June 12th 2013 - 07:38 UTC
Federal court strikes major setback for Cristina Fernandez judicial reform

Argentine Federal Judge María Servini de Cubría with competence over electoral affairs ruled that the Counsel of Magistrates reform law recently passed by Congress is unconstitutional. Her decision comes hours away from the deadline to apply for electoral alliances.
Wednesday, June 12th 2013 - 07:35 UTC
Argentina ratifies primary elections August 11, including for the controversial Counsel of Magistrates

The Argentine government ratified that open and simultaneous primary elections, ahead of October’s mid term election, as established by law in the electoral calendar, will be held next August 11, despite the current wave of injunctions against a reform of the Magistrates Counsel (responsible for naming, sanctioning and firing judges) which contemplates the election of its members by universal suffrage on the same dates.
Wednesday, June 12th 2013 - 07:34 UTC
Uruguay central bank “less confident” in ability to bring down inflation to target

Uruguay’s changes in the monetary policy regime as announced last week are unlikely to address the country’s inflation problems points out Capital Economics in its latest report emphasizing that a tighter economy policy and reduction of wage indexation remain the main challenges to keep within the 5% target.
Wednesday, June 12th 2013 - 07:30 UTC
Assange recommends whistleblower Snowden seek refuge in Latinamerica

Wikileaks founder Julian Assange, a refugee for almost a year at the Embassy of Ecuador in London, is recommending that Edward Snowden, 29, seek refuge in Latin America.
Wednesday, June 12th 2013 - 07:29 UTC
Argentine health authorities insist influenza cases are normal for the year

Argentina’s influenza death toll has risen to 11 across the country. Three people have been reported dead in the past hours in the province of Córdoba where the number of total H1NI virus casualties has now reached four.