Stories for December 2nd 2017

Saturday, December 2nd 2017 - 09:45 UTC
Argentina climbs one level in Moody's rating, but still below investment grade

Argentina’s credit rating was raised one level by Moody’s Investors Service as President Mauricio Macri’s macroeconomic reform policies seem to have started to take hold, bolstering optimism about the nation’s long-term prospects.
Saturday, December 2nd 2017 - 09:25 UTC
Uruguay estimates that 2017/18 could be a turning point after several poor cruise seasons

After several seasons of negative growth, 2017/18 looks to be the turning point, with 165 calls, up 15, and 300.000 visitors in Uruguay, (Montevideo and Punta del Este) anticipated Tourism minister Liliam Kechichian during the symbolic launching of the season in Montevideo.
Saturday, December 2nd 2017 - 08:56 UTC
World's biggest marine reserve in Antarctica's Ross Sea comes into effect

The world's biggest marine reserve in Antarctica officially comes into effect on Friday, in what has been hailed as a “watershed” moment in conservation. The marine protected area in the Ross Sea curbs damaging activities such as fishing, to protect wildlife including Adelie and emperor penguins in the high seas off Antarctica.

Argentina climbs one level in Moody's rating, but still below investment grade