Argentina

Saturday, March 1st 2014 - 02:32 UTC
Cry for Me, Argentina

Veteran New York Times reporter and columnist, Roger Cohen, who on several occasions has visited Argentina recently called at Ushuaia. He wrote the following piece, which is not very enthusiastic about the current situation or the heavy burden of populist history in one of the richest countries of the world.
Saturday, March 1st 2014 - 02:27 UTC
“We Are Falklands” Photo Competition

The Falkland Islands Government PR & Media Office is running a photo competition to source quality images of 'our beautiful home'. The winning photos will be printed and displayed at a central London gallery later this year to promote the stunning views, wildlife, history and community that make the Falkland Islands a truly unique place.
Thursday, February 27th 2014 - 03:08 UTC
Argentine social programs praised by FAO and World Bank, says government

Argentina praised some of the “positive and favorable comments” by the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the World Bank regarding the country’s social and economic agenda, regretting that “certain” media “downplay” such news.
Thursday, February 27th 2014 - 00:36 UTC
Total fortune of wealthiest Argentines estimated at 26.85bn dollars

The total fortune of the 15 wealthiest Argentines has been estimated at 26.85 billion dollars, falling just shy of the 27.679 billion dollars currently in the Central Bank’s foreign reserve account, according to a list of the country’s richest people published recently by the local edition of Forbes magazine.
Wednesday, February 26th 2014 - 23:04 UTC
Falklands/Malvinas: Argentina has “no conflict hypothesis” says Defense head

Minister of Defense Agustín Rossi said Argentina has no “conflict hypothesis” regarding the Falklands/Malvinas Islands, strongly denying statements from a British newspaper which argued the UK was closely monitoring Argentina's investment in military procurement.
Wednesday, February 26th 2014 - 07:16 UTC
“Argentine Antarctica Day” celebrations with special mention of South Georgia

Argentina celebrated on Tuesday 25 February, the “Argentine Antarctica Day”, which recalls the 110 years of uninterrupted presence of the country in Antarctica and included among the many activities displayed the scientific research cruise of May 2013 in waters adjoining the South Georgia islands.
Tuesday, February 25th 2014 - 20:43 UTC
Repsol board approves the YPF compensation deal worked out with Argentina

Spanish oil major Repsol's board approved on Tuesday in Madrid a definitive 5 billion dollars settlement from Argentina over assets seized in 2012, drawing a line under a two-year battle for compensation.
Tuesday, February 25th 2014 - 04:26 UTC
Ambassador Castro supports democratic Maduro and blames a “ferocious media attack”

The Argentine ambassador to the United Kingdom, Alicia Castro, openly revealed her support for Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro as protests in the nation continued, while criticizing what she saw as a “ferocious media attack” carried out by opponents of the head of state.
Tuesday, February 25th 2014 - 04:21 UTC
US embassy support for Argentina's move to orthodox economics

The US embassy's business adviser in Buenos Aires, Kevin Sullivan, has welcomed negotiations between the Argentine government and Spanish corporation Repsol over the expropriation of YPF, as well as further talks with the Paris Club over the payment of outstanding debt commitments.
Saturday, February 22nd 2014 - 07:11 UTC
Cristina Fernandez ratifies solidarity with Venezuela: opposition should wait for next elections

In a rally at the Buenos Aires province town of Florencio Varela, President Cristina Fernandez ratified Argentina’s “solidarity” with the Venezuelan government of President Nicolas Maduro, as the fifth Mercosur full member continues to be caught up in a wave of violent protests that have claimed the lives of 6 so far.