Stories for 2014

Wednesday, April 30th 2014 - 09:03 UTC
Malvinas next of kin ceremony to remember the sinking of 'General Belgrano'

The Malvinas and South Atlantic Islands next of kin commission and the Cruiser “General Belgrano-last crew” association will be honoring next Friday 2 May the 323 crew members of the Argentine man-of-war sunk during the Falklands/Malvinas conflict in 1982.
Wednesday, April 30th 2014 - 08:57 UTC
Poverty in Argentina stands at 27.5% of population, says Catholic University

Poverty and indigence in Argentina in the last quarter of 2013 again increased and reached 27,5% of the population and 17.8% of households, according to the latest report from the Catholic University Social Debt Observatory, UCA.
Wednesday, April 30th 2014 - 03:49 UTC
Holdout hedge funds admit they prefer to negotiate with whoever succeeds Cristina Fernandez

Elliot Management Hedge Fund claimed on Tuesday that President Cristina Fernández administration refuses to negotiate a solution over Argentine debt in default, stating that they would prefer to seek a solution with the head of state's successor in 2015.
Wednesday, April 30th 2014 - 03:22 UTC
Argentina's “Blue Pampa” project to research and develop South Atlantic resources

The recently launched “Blue Pampa” project is a ten-year 'strategic initiative' with the purpose of researching South Atlantic resources in five different areas to ensure conservation and management, plus reinforce Argentine sovereignty with inter-disciplinary campaigns and inter-ministerial support, according to Argentina's Science, Technology and Productive Innovation ministry.
Tuesday, April 29th 2014 - 21:24 UTC
IATA calls on Venezuela to honor payment of airline funds, totaling 3.9bn

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called on the Venezuelan government urgently to honor its commitment made in March to permit the repatriation of 3.9 billion dollars of airline funds at fair exchange rates. The funds are from sales of airline tickets in Venezuela and are being held in contravention of international treaties.
Tuesday, April 29th 2014 - 06:37 UTC
Brazilian coalition members want 'Lula back' for October's election

At least twenty members of Brazil's Lower House belonging to the ruling coalition have formally asked for the return of former president Lula da Silva as candidate for next October's election given 'the current economic situation of the country', which in practical terms means dumping Dilma Rousseff's re-election pretensions.
Tuesday, April 29th 2014 - 06:31 UTC
Argentina and Brazil plan to prop economies by stimulating the auto industry

Argentine Economy Minister Axel Kicillof and Industry Minister Débora Giorgi fly to Brasilia on Tuesday in a bid to swing the automobile trade balance in Argentina’s favor, with the sector accounting for the majority of a total 3.15 billion dollars trade deficit. From Brazil Finance minister Guido Mantega confirmed bilateral discussions on the auto industry and exports.
Tuesday, April 29th 2014 - 06:27 UTC
Pope/Cristina Fernandez relation is 'fluid and direct with no intermediaries'

The relationship between Argentine President Cristina Fernández and Pope Francis “is fluid and direct” with a “permanent dialogue and no intermediaries,” Religion Secretary Guillermo Oliveri told a Buenos Aires radio on Monday from Rome, where he attended Sunday's canonization ceremonies for John Paul II and John XXIII.
Tuesday, April 29th 2014 - 06:20 UTC
Timerman in Israel to rebuild relations deteriorated because of Iran accord

Argentine Foreign Minister Héctor Timerman began a two-day visit to Israel on Monday that aims to strengthen the diplomatic ties weakened last year after the signature in Buenos Aires of the memorandum of understanding with Iran for the investigation of AMIA bombing.
Tuesday, April 29th 2014 - 06:15 UTC
Overwhelming support for Dani Alves from FIFA, fellow players and Dilma

FIFA president Joseph Blatter and several top players came out in support Monday of Barcelona right-back Dani Alves, who ate half of a banana that was thrown at him in a racist gesture a day earlier during his side's 3-2 win at Villarreal.