Argentina

Friday, November 30th 2007 - 20:00 UTC
China interested in South Atlantic oil and gas exploration

China is interested in exploring for hydrocarbons on continental Argentina and in the South Atlantic, revealed Beijing's new ambassador in Buenos Aires Zeng Gang. He also said that talks for a possible joint undertaking offshore with Argentina's oil corporation Enarsa are also advancing.
Friday, November 30th 2007 - 20:00 UTC
Frosts cut Argentine wheat production by 1.2 million tons

According to the first reports late frosts in early November could have cut Argentina's expected wheat production by an estimate of 1.5 to 2 million tons according to wheat farmers organizations.
Thursday, November 29th 2007 - 20:00 UTC
Wheat futures soar as Argentina suspends export registrations

United States wheat futures soared Wednesday as Argentina stirred up fears about global tightness by announcing a suspension of wheat export registrations until it assesses the impact of recent frosts.
Thursday, November 29th 2007 - 20:00 UTC
Argentine fisheries exports drop in volume and value

Argentine fish and shellfish exports during the first ten months of 2007 dropped 14% in volume and 15% in value compared to the same period a year ago, according to statistics from the National Food Safety and Quality Service (SENASA).
Thursday, November 29th 2007 - 20:00 UTC
Argentina and Chile to sign huge Andean shared mining project

The governments of Chile and Argentina will sign an agreement this week pushing forward the development of another massive bi-national mining project. The deal is intended to hurry approval of work at “Las Flechas” mineral deposits by using existing treaties and protocols to govern its construction.
Wednesday, November 28th 2007 - 20:00 UTC
Argentine wine exports set for another record year

Exports of Argentine wine are set to rise 20% this year to record levels, with a weak local currency giving the country's vineyards a competitive edge, according to a study published over the weekend.
Tuesday, November 27th 2007 - 20:00 UTC
Argentine jigger fleet complains about soaring costs

The decline in squid prices along with a rise in operation costs has made Argentine jigger vessels shipowners anxious about their situation, according to the new head of the Argentine Chamber of Jigger Fishing Vessels Shipowners (CAPA), Fernando Georgiadis.
Sunday, November 25th 2007 - 20:00 UTC
Argentina wants stricter rules for Antarctic tourism

Argentina is assessing the environmental impact of the wrecked Liberian flagged Canadian cruiser Explorer and will closely monitor events as well as demand stricter conditions for cruise operators in Antarctic waters.
Sunday, November 25th 2007 - 20:00 UTC
Mrs. Kirchner equally close to Venezuela and Lula's Brazil

Argentina's elected President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner confirmed that foreign policy is going to be one of the pillars of her administration and rejected the idea that “closeness” to Brazil means “taking distance” from Venezuela.
Friday, November 23rd 2007 - 20:00 UTC
The MV Explorer cruise vessel sinking in Antarctic Ocean

Passengers and crew members are being rescued from a sinking cruise liner off South Shetland Islands coast, 25 miles from King George Island.