Stories for 2013

Wednesday, October 23rd 2013 - 16:24 UTC
Argentine consumers expect Inflation in the next twelve months to average 31.3%

Expected inflation in Argentina for the next twelve months is on average 31.3% according to the monthly survey from the Torcuato Di Tella University, UTDT. However the monthly expectation dropped 1.6 percentage points compared to September in all regions of Argentina.
Wednesday, October 23rd 2013 - 16:22 UTC
Monsanto and its glyphosate weed-killer embroiled in controversy in Argentina

Monsanto Co. is calling for more controls on agrochemicals, including its Roundup line of glyphosate-based weed-killers, in response to an Associated Press report about concerns that illegal pesticide applications are harming human health in Argentina.
Wednesday, October 23rd 2013 - 04:01 UTC
Lady Cristina is out of combat but on Sunday's election could reap more than anticipated

With less than four days for Sunday’s midterm elections in Argentina, Buenos Aires province Governor Daniel Scioli called on “undecided” and independent voters to cast their ballot for President Cristina Fernandez Victory Front (FpV) top candidate Martín Insaurralde “in favor of the province and the country.”
Wednesday, October 23rd 2013 - 01:36 UTC
US dollar in Argentina reached 10 Pesos ahead of Sunday's mid-term election

The US dollar in Buenos Aires reached on Tuesday 10 Argentine Pesos (buying price) and 10.05 pesos (selling price) in the informal market, 15 cents higher compared to its last closing price, pushed by the tourist sector, and as the government crackdown on the so called city “exchange caves” eased up.
Wednesday, October 23rd 2013 - 01:33 UTC
Argentina signs with Belize a South/South cooperation agreement in several fields

As part of Argentina's foreign policy to increase links and cooperation with the Caribbean, Foreign minister Hector Timerman and his peer from Belize, Wilfred Elrington signed a South to South cooperation agreement which covers several fields and opens trade opportunities.
Wednesday, October 23rd 2013 - 00:34 UTC
Uruguay: President Mujica popularity and approval stand at 51% and 45%, opinion poll shows

Uruguayan president Jose Mujica popularity reached 51% in October while approval of his performance stood at 45%, according to the latest opinion poll released this week and a year ahead of national elections. In Uruguay there is no re-election
Wednesday, October 23rd 2013 - 00:24 UTC
Falklands/Panama 'friendship group' at legislative level is announced in Panama

Following an initiative from a group of lawmakers that recently visited the Falkland Islands, the Panama National Assembly signed a resolution for the creation of an “Inter-parliamentary Friendship Group” between the Falklands and Panama.
Wednesday, October 23rd 2013 - 00:09 UTC
British embassy in Montevideo to host Chevening-ANII scholarships Twitter Q&A

The British Embassy in Montevideo will host a Twitter Q&A session where experts will be able to answer any questions applicants may have about the Chevening-ANII scholarships, using the hashtag #CheveningANII
Wednesday, October 23rd 2013 - 00:01 UTC
JP Morgan faces record 13 billion dollars fine for mortgage-backed securities

US banking giant JP Morgan is set for a record 13 billion dollars fine to settle investigations into its mortgage-backed securities, US media reports have said. A tentative deal is believed to have been reached in talks with senior US Justice Department officials.
Tuesday, October 22nd 2013 - 23:56 UTC
US jobs figure validate expectations that Fed stimulus will continue until 2014

US stocks climbed on Tuesday pushing the S&P 500 to a new intraday record, after weaker-than-expected job creation last month validated expectations the Federal Reserve will maintain its economic stimulus into next year.