Argentina

Saturday, February 8th 2014 - 09:10 UTC
Capitanich reacts to US Senators statements on Cristina Fernandez government

Argentina's cabinet chief Jorge Capitanich reacted on Friday to US Senators' remarks who on Thursday harshly criticized the economic policies of President Cristina Fernandez administration and forecasted an economic collapse sooner than later.
Saturday, February 8th 2014 - 06:35 UTC
Mercosur interested in trade integration with members of the Pacific Alliance, says Brazil

Mercosur pretends to increase its trade integration with members from the Pacific Alliance, said Brazilian foreign minister Luiz Alberto Figuereido. The top official made the statement this week before the Brazilian Senate foreign affairs committee.
Friday, February 7th 2014 - 07:13 UTC
Two leading US Senators anticipate an economic crisis in Argentina, soon

The current Argentine economic situation reached the US Capitol during the hearings to consider President Obama's nomination for future ambassador in Buenos Aires, and what was said was not encouraging.
Friday, February 7th 2014 - 06:59 UTC
Falklands trip by Uruguayan lawmakers condemned by Argentine embassy

The Argentine embassy in Montevideo through a “Forum Malvinas Uruguay” release “totally rejected” the decision from a group of Uruguayan lawmakers, representing all parties in parliament, accepting an invitation from the British embassy to visit the Falkland Islands.
Friday, February 7th 2014 - 06:42 UTC
Malvinas recovery needs of a State policy argues Argentine opposition leader

The superficialities and inconsistencies of the last Justicialista governments (Presidents Carlos Menem, Nestor Kirchner and Cristina Fernandez) have facilitated the consolidation of British presence in the South Atlantic and this will continue unless the Argentine political system agrees on a state policy regarding the recovery of the Malvinas Islands.
Thursday, February 6th 2014 - 01:21 UTC
Queen Elizabeth II to meet Pope Francis in April during her visit to Italy

The Queen of England will meet Pope Francis at the Vatican in April during a visit to Italy. Queen Elizabeth II, the formal head of the Church of England, will meet with Pope Francis at the Vatican on April 3 during the one-day visit to Italy.
Wednesday, February 5th 2014 - 23:43 UTC
Paris Club prepared for talks with Argentina over debt repayment

The Paris Club is open to talks with Argentina on repaying its debt, the group of creditor nations said on Wednesday, moving closer towards launching formal negotiations with Buenos Aires.
Wednesday, February 5th 2014 - 08:31 UTC
Argentina grateful to Grenada for Malvinas claim support, promises cooperation

Grenada foreign minister Nickolas Steele is in Buenos Aires for a two-day visit which included a meeting with his peer Hector Timerman and other top officials from the foreign ministry to discuss cooperation, economic development and trade issues.
Tuesday, February 4th 2014 - 23:00 UTC
Desperate Argentine officials target big business as the culprits of the current situation

The Argentine government announced on Tuesday it has started “a thorough investigation on major foreign trade companies” which have allegedly registered accounting irregularities for 6.8 billion dollars. Cabinet Chief Jorge Capitanich said the Central Bank has reported “mining, grain, food, car and oil companies have exported but failed to account for foreign currency income.”
Tuesday, February 4th 2014 - 08:50 UTC
Quasi-monies could be back in Argentina if provinces don't receive financial support by March

Quasi monies could be back in Argentina since many provinces and city councils are running short of funds and the federal government is not sending the checks be it because of political differences or simply because there is not enough money to go around.