Argentina

Saturday, December 27th 2014 - 08:22 UTC
Top Gear episode filmed in Argentina to be aired Saturday

When filming in Patagonia, the BBC crew and host Jeremy Clarkson were forced to leave the country after locals saw their cars' license plates, which were deemed 'provocative'.
Friday, December 26th 2014 - 06:17 UTC
Exceptional year 2014 for Argentina's YPF

The CEO of the state-owned oil company YPF Miguel Galuccio has assured that 2014 “was an exceptional year” in terms of growth and investment. He pointed out that every goal for the year had been achieved.
Wednesday, December 24th 2014 - 07:44 UTC
Foreign Ministers of Argentina, Chile sign additional protocols to Treaty of Maipu

Hector Timmerman, Heraldo Muñoz outline new phase in binational relationships. Transandean Train, Agua Negra and Las Leñas Paths to bring on significant progress.
Tuesday, December 23rd 2014 - 06:09 UTC
Sexual abuse scandal hits Argentine Air Force Academy

Male 23-year-old cadet discharged, turned over to the courts over two allegedly proven cases of rape and at least five other attempts against junior ranking women.
Tuesday, December 23rd 2014 - 04:05 UTC
Buenos Aires Zoo orangutan granted writ of 'habeas corpus'

Animal not just things. Unprecedented court ruling indicates that although not human, 29-year-old Sandra has the right to be set free to live in a Brazilian sanctuary.
Monday, December 22nd 2014 - 23:56 UTC
Argentine convicts want to form their own political party for 2015 presidential elections

Leader of the presumed innocent hopes to lure 200,000 of his fellow prison inmates to vote for “one candidate.” (most likely FPV)
Monday, December 22nd 2014 - 20:45 UTC
Argentina: Jigger owners request to start squid season earlier

The Chamber of Jigger Owners from Argentina (CAPA) has requested the Federal Fisheries Council (CFP) the anticipated start of the squid (Illex argentinus) season in 2015.
Monday, December 22nd 2014 - 08:35 UTC
Poet, writer Horacio Ferrer dies in Buenos Aires at age 81

Author of Ballad for a Madman (Balada para un loco), the Uruguayan born artist was a close collaborator of Astor Piazzolla's and other tango musicians.
Monday, December 22nd 2014 - 08:31 UTC
Beauty pageants banned in Argentine city over sexism

Chivilcoy first place in the country to prohibit government agencies to sponsor these events and discourage potential private organizers
Monday, December 22nd 2014 - 08:19 UTC
Soldier's helmet case still unclear, newspaper reports

British veteran of the 1982 Falklands War claims to have killed an Argentine soldier with his bayonette and now wants to give the helmet to the family, but... ¿did it happen as he says?