Argentina

• Wednesday, October 28th 2009 - 06:07 UTC

  Trade disputes cast doubts on the “Argentine-Brazilian” strategic alliance

  

  Trade obstacles imposed by Brazil against Argentine exporters in reprisal for similar measures by the Argentine government of President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner escalated Tuesday when the Brazilian ambassador was summoned to the Argentine Foreign Affairs ministry.

• Monday, October 26th 2009 - 10:06 UTC

  Revenue hungry Argentine government tightens fiscal measures

  

  The Argentine government announced a package of fiscal control measures on Thursday, including the use of electronic bills for sales of imported goods, second-hand car sales and hotel operations.

• Saturday, October 24th 2009 - 07:33 UTC

  Argentina, Paraguay pledge to save what is left of the Atlantic Forest

  

  Argentina and Paraguay have made a historic pledge to save one of the world’s most threatened forests. During a special ceremony at the XIIIth World Forestry Congress, the two governments agreed to work towards zero net deforestation in the Atlantic Forest, and to implement a package of measures that include national legislation to enforce those commitments.

• Thursday, October 22nd 2009 - 08:13 UTC

  Argentina’s trade surplus contracts 42.8% during September

  

  Argentina's September trade surplus narrowed 42.8% from the same month a year ago, with exports falling even faster than imports, the government said this week. September's 926 million US dollars surplus, which fell short of analysts' expectations, is the smallest since January.

• Thursday, October 22nd 2009 - 08:04 UTC

  IMF is not the cause of Argentina’s poverty: “we are to blame”

  

  Argentina’s former cabinet chief Alberto Fernandez said the International Momentary Fund, IMF, is not the cause of the country’s poverty. His statements come in the middle of negotiations between the administration of President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner and the IMF for a possible understanding which could open the way for fresh funds for Argentina.

• Tuesday, October 20th 2009 - 11:36 UTC

  Argentine economy shows sluggish recovery fourth month running

  

  Argentine economic activity in September and for the fourth month running showed signs of a slight recovery, according to the latest index from private consultants Orlando J Ferreres & Asociados, OJF, released Monday.

• Tuesday, October 20th 2009 - 11:21 UTC

  Argentine government regrets incident suffered by US ambassador

  

  Argentine president Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner regretted last week’s incidents suffered by United States ambassador Vilma Martinez and said “in all places there are always intolerants”.

• Saturday, October 17th 2009 - 10:32 UTC

  FIFA orders disciplinary investigation into Maradona’s comments

  

  FIFA president Joseph Blatter announced Friday from Cairo that the disciplinary committee of the world organization would open a case on Argentine coach Diego Maradona’s comments following the qualifier victory over Uruguay last Wednesday.

• Friday, October 16th 2009 - 09:06 UTC

  Maradona’s foul reactions turn “hand of God” against him

  

  Argentina’s coach Diego Maradona lashed out angrily at the media for failing to back him during Argentina's roller-coaster ride to last-gasp qualification for the World Cup finals in Montevideo after beating Uruguay one to zero.

• Thursday, October 15th 2009 - 23:47 UTC

  The vexing puzzle of Argentina, according to the Financial Times

  

  An editorial comment from the Financial Times October 14th edition, “In a tango of debt” gives a good idea of what world markets think and feel about Argentina.