Argentina

Tuesday, September 4th 2012 - 07:11 UTC
Strong Peso and imports’ controls vital for reindustrialization of Argentina

President Cristina Fernández blasted those sectors that demand a cheaper Peso (and stronger US dollar) and defended the exchange rate and imports' controls saying they are “vital” for the industrialization process of Argentina.
Tuesday, September 4th 2012 - 06:11 UTC
CeDePesca calls on Argentina to limit hake over-fishing in the South Atlantic

The Argentine non government organization CeDePesca, Development and Sustainable Fisheries Centre have requested Argentine fisheries authorities to take action against the sustained over-fishing experienced by the hake (Merluccius hubbsi) in the South Atlantic.
Tuesday, September 4th 2012 - 01:44 UTC
Falklands’ referendum a “parody”: like asking the Argentines “if they want to remain Argentine”

Argentine Defence minister Arturo Puricelli strongly criticized the announced referendum the Falkland Islands government is scheduled to hold next March which he described as a ‘parody’ and “entirely lacking imagination and creativity”.
Tuesday, September 4th 2012 - 01:31 UTC
Mingling with ordinary people from a distance can have its problems for Cristina Fernandez

Argentine President Cristina Fernandez has taken a taste for video conferences and likes, with electronic distance, to mingle with ordinary people while opening major work. However things can also go wrong or don’t work out as planned.
Monday, September 3rd 2012 - 06:32 UTC
Two out of three Argentines reject a third re-election for Cristina Fernandez

Two out of three Argentines reject the proposal of reforming the constitution opening the way for a third consecutive mandate for President Cristina Kirchner, according to pollster Poliarquía Consultores and published on Sunday in Buenos Aires daily La Nacion.
Monday, September 3rd 2012 - 06:08 UTC
The world infested with the “ghosts of a trade war” warns Argentina ambassador

The Argentine ambassador to the United States, Jorge Argüello, warned that the world is infested with the “ghosts of a trade war” as he witnesses the protectionist measures applied by developed countries.
Monday, September 3rd 2012 - 05:46 UTC
Praise for President Cristina Fernandez from UN World Tourism Organization

Argentine President Cristina Fernández underlined the importance of tourism as a sector able to “generate decent work and wealth across the entire country” on receiving the UNWTO/World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) Open Letter on Tourism.
Saturday, September 1st 2012 - 06:50 UTC
Top tax-man suggests Argentines spend vacations in the country, but he prefers Punta del Este

Argentines should stay at home and spend their vacation in Argentina, suggested the head of the tax revenue office, AFIP, arguing in favour of the latest measures severely limiting debit and credit card purchases abroad by charging them an additional 15% expense.
Saturday, September 1st 2012 - 06:25 UTC
WTO says Argentina officially lodged a beef dispute against the US

Argentina on Thursday officially lodged a dispute against US restrictions on imports of Argentinean beef and other meat products, the World Trade Organization (WTO) said on Friday.
Saturday, September 1st 2012 - 03:59 UTC
Buenos Aires Tango festival closes with top prizes for Argentine and River Plate couples

With the finals of World Cup of Tango Dance - in its two categories: Salon Tango and Stage Tango - the Buenos Aires Tango Festival and Tango Dance World Cup came to end at the Luna Park Stadium earlier this week.