Argentina

Thursday, August 11th 2016 - 04:52 UTC
Falklands air links and oil talks between UK and Argentina confirmed by Malcorra

Foreign minister Susana Malcorra confirmed on Wednesday that Argentina and the United Kingdom are holding talks, “moving to a more productive phase” which includes making progress towards new “air links between the Falkland Islands and third countries” plus the removal of “restrictive hydrocarbons measures”.
Wednesday, August 10th 2016 - 05:24 UTC
Venezuela as Mercosur full member faces deadline: Friday 12 August

Brazil, Paraguay and Argentina are waiting for a report on Venezuela´s compliance with the accords agreed in 2012, which has to delivered next Friday 12 August, and could lead the group of three counties deciding the suspension of Caracas as full member of Mercosur. A week and a half later, 23 August, representatives of these countries will be meeting to address the issue.
Tuesday, August 9th 2016 - 09:11 UTC
Pope Francis blesses massive dignity march in Buenos Aires against unemployment and recession

Argentines with the support of the Catholic Church and a message from Pope Francis, on Sunday turned an annual religious celebration into a massive rally to protest growing unrest over unemployment, recession, inflation and a promised second half of the year rebound which remains absent.
Tuesday, August 9th 2016 - 08:24 UTC
Ban Ki-moon praises Argentina's commitment with the UN and cooperation with other countries

United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon applauded on Monday Argentina's commitment and strong partnership with the UN and its cooperation with other countries. Ban Ki-moon arrived in Buenos Aires from Paraguay and previously from Brazil where he was part of the inauguration of the Rio Olympic Games.
Monday, August 8th 2016 - 11:00 UTC
Argentines continue to support Macri despite disappointment with the economy

Most Argentines are pessimistic about the country’s economic situation, but they are continuing to stand by Let’s Change (Cambiemos) leader President Mauricio Macri, a new poll by the San Andrés University (UdeSA) has found.
Sunday, August 7th 2016 - 20:47 UTC
Venezuela to be “demoted” from full Mercosur membership on 12 August

Paraguay, Argentina and Brazil are considering the “demotion” of Venezuela's Mercosur full membership unless by next August 12 it complies with all conditions to hold such a position, according to the Brazilian media following a meeting of the three presidents in the sidelines of the opening of the Rio Olympic Games.
Sunday, August 7th 2016 - 20:39 UTC
Venezuela claims “the triple alliance” want to storm the Mercosur presidency

Venezuela announced it will not allow Argentina, Brazil and Paraguay, “the triple alliance” to storm the Mercosur pro tempore presidency, which the government of president Nicolas Maduro is fully exercising. Caracas also claimed that economic forces operating in the dark are interested in a Mercosur “implosion”.
Sunday, August 7th 2016 - 17:56 UTC
Falklands' permission for new demining program this summer

The Falkland Islands Planning and Building Committee has granted permission to the Foreign and Commonwealth Office to undertake clearance of land mines (a technical assessment) at various sites around the Falklands.
Sunday, August 7th 2016 - 17:47 UTC
“Independent Falkland Islands”, Di Tella's proposal to Rifkind in 1997

The Evening Standard has published a brief summary of the book, “Power and Pragmatism”, which collects the memoirs of former foreign secretary Malcolm Rifkind, and there are some interesting passages referred to talks with Argentine officials about the future of the Falkland Islands.
Friday, August 5th 2016 - 20:44 UTC
Kerry supports Macri free-market policies but calls for patience: things don't change overnight

United States Secretary of State John Kerry urged Argentina to be patient with the slow pace of economic progress and investments under its new government and praised president Mauricio Macri’s free-market stance.