Stories for April 22nd 2014

Tuesday, April 22nd 2014 - 07:17 UTC
Mercosur agrees on joint trade proposal to exchange with Europe, announces Mujica

“It took time and effort, but believe it or not” in less than two months time, Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay will be presenting their joint tariff reduction proposal to Europe for discussions on an ambitious Mercosur/EU cooperation and trade agreement that has been on the table since 1999, said President Jose Mujica.
Tuesday, April 22nd 2014 - 07:12 UTC
EU anti dumping measures force Argentina to eliminate taxes on bio-diesel

Argentine President Cristina Fernandez on Monday asked Congress to eliminate some of the taxes paid by biodiesel manufacturers in a bid to support an industry hard hit by European Union anti-dumping measures, which was the country's main export market.
Tuesday, April 22nd 2014 - 07:06 UTC
Protested controversial photo show of Nestor Kirchner opens in Montevideo

A great pictures exhibition of former Argentine president Nestor Kirchner to be opened on Tuesday in Montevideo's Town Hall has triggered strong criticisms from the opposition which claims there was no request to the elected councilors for such an event, which is sponsored by the Argentine embassy.
Tuesday, April 22nd 2014 - 07:01 UTC
Majority of Argentines (61%) dissatisfied with their financial situation

Over 60% of Argentines are not satisfied with their current financial situation and believe the jobs market has little to offer according to the latest public opinion poll referred to the month of March, from Poliarquía Consultores and published in the Buenos Aires daily El Cronista.
Tuesday, April 22nd 2014 - 06:45 UTC
US Supreme Court inclined to limit disclosure of Argentine non-US assets

US Supreme Court justices seemed to indicate on Monday that creditors should be able to seek limited information about Argentina's non-US assets in a case stemming from long-running litigation over Argentina's obligations to hedge bond investors. The US administration of President Barack Obama sided with Argentina based on the foreign sovereignty immunity act.
Tuesday, April 22nd 2014 - 06:40 UTC
World Cup host city police back to work but number of slain people climbs to 39

Three more people were killed in the capital of the Brazilian state of Bahia and local media reported that police officers were unavailable at most stations, although a two-day strike that affected Salvador-Bahía has been officially lifted.
Tuesday, April 22nd 2014 - 06:36 UTC
Queen's 88th birthday marked across the UK with traditional gun salutes

The Queen's 88th birthday on Monday has been marked across the UK with traditional gun salutes. A 41-gun royal salute was fired in Green Park in London and a 62 gun-salute from the Tower of London.
Tuesday, April 22nd 2014 - 06:31 UTC
New Queen's portrait to mark her 88th birthday

A portrait of the Queen by British photographer David Bailey has been released in honour of her 88th birthday on Monday. The black and white photo, which shows the Queen smiling, was taken in March. She is pictured wearing pearls, and a dress by Angela Kelly, who has served as personal assistant and senior dresser to her since 2002.
Tuesday, April 22nd 2014 - 06:26 UTC
Brazil and Argentina clash over auto-export restrictions; top level mission heads for Buenos Aires

A high level Brazilian government delegation is scheduled to arrive in Buenos Aires on Tuesday to discuss the 'urgent' re-opening of the Argentine market for Brazilian auto exports that have dropped 32% since the beginning of the year because of unilateral decisions from the administration of president Cristina Fernandez.
Tuesday, April 22nd 2014 - 06:22 UTC
Cristina Fernandez praises the Kirchner years and rehearses her farewell speech

President Cristina Fernández praised on Monday the work carried out by herself and late husband Nestor Kirchner during over a decade of holding the Argentine presidency, stating that she had no doubt that her successor would inherit a healthier country than in 2003.