Argentina

Tuesday, September 13th 2011 - 02:02 UTC
Argentina Congress inflation index for August: 1.87% (double the official rate)

A group of Argentine opposition lawmakers presented Monday the August inflation rate, based on reports prepared by some private consultants. The dissident index reached to 1.87%. In July the index was 1.62%
Monday, September 12th 2011 - 23:12 UTC
Canadian company strikes oil in first of three exploratory wells in Neuquen basin

Canada’s Americas Petrogas and venture partner Gran Tierra Energy have made a “significant discovery of oil” in the first of three exploration wells on the Rinconada Norte block in the Neuquen Basin of Argentina.
Monday, September 12th 2011 - 22:51 UTC
Utility company must compensate couple for ruining their marriage with a blackout

An Argentine power company must compensate a couple whose marriage was ruined because of a blackout which forced the suspension of the religious ceremony and the subsequent party.
Monday, September 12th 2011 - 21:01 UTC
DNA tests confirm two suspects raped French students killed in Argentina

The DNA results on tests run on the two French tourists murdered in the Argentine province of Salta indicated that prosecuted suspects Santos Clement Vera, and Gustavo Lasi sexually abused the victims. Likewise, the exam did not test positive on third suspect Daniel Vilte Laxi.
Monday, September 12th 2011 - 02:25 UTC
CFK in France to meet Sarkozy and witness Peace prize award to Grandmothers

Argentine President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner travelled on Sunday to France and is scheduled to meet with her peer Nicholas Sarkozy on Wednesday midday at the Palais de l'Élysée, according to French government sources.
Monday, September 12th 2011 - 01:46 UTC
On request from government Repsol-YPF ratified investment plans in Argentina

Argentina’s government will monitor ownership changes at Spain’s Repsol and it reserves the right to wield its golden share in YPF, the Spanish concern’s local unit, YPF, said in a statement after a board meeting that included a state-appointed director.
Saturday, September 10th 2011 - 05:23 UTC
Argentina thanks China for its standing support in the Malvinas sovereignty dispute

Argentina expressed gratitude to China for its permanent support of the Malvinas Islands sovereignty claim in the longstanding dispute with Britain.
Saturday, September 10th 2011 - 00:42 UTC
China and Argentina reaffirm strategic partnership; prepare for 2012 celebration

China and Argentina have agreed to further enhance mutual trust and their strategic partnership as the two emerging economies are playing an increasingly important role in the world arena.
Friday, September 9th 2011 - 22:40 UTC
Argentina to propose temporary increase of some import tariffs in Mercosur framework

Argentina is considering a temporary increase of tariffs on some imports, following on Brazil’s steps, but is also thinking of a formal proposal to its Mercosur partners.
Thursday, September 8th 2011 - 16:07 UTC
Argentina military approve first gay officers marriage; second couple waiting

An Argentine Lieutenant colonel and an Army captain will become the first gay military couple to marry since Argentina legalized such unions last year.