Argentina

Friday, August 30th 2013 - 01:55 UTC
Argentina formalizes reciprocity request for Aerolineas in Chile and Brazil air markets

Argentine officials publicly stated on Thursday there was no intention of expelling any commercial airline from the country because Aerolineas Argentinas is working well, but called on Latam to help the Argentine flag carrier with reciprocity in Chile and Brazil.
Friday, August 30th 2013 - 00:42 UTC
Malvinas veteran named coach of one of Argentina’s five most popular soccer teams

Malvinas veteran Omar de Felippe who was part of the defence ring organized by the invading Argentine military to defend occupied Port Stanley in 1982, has been named coach of Independiente, the ‘red devils’ one of the five most popular soccer teams in Argentina, which after a streak of losing games was condemned to a lower league.
Thursday, August 29th 2013 - 03:50 UTC
Uruguay’s first lady praises Cristina Fernandez and blast opposition

Uruguay’s First Lady and Senator Lucia Topolansky said that for her fellow countrymen having a dispute with Argentina is “like fighting with yourself” and described as ‘painful’ the several years long conflict between the two countries over the construction of the UPM (former Botnia) pulp mill on a shared river.
Thursday, August 29th 2013 - 03:39 UTC
Neuquen legislature approves YPF/Chevron deal to exploit Vaca Muerta shale reserves

The Argentine Patagonian province of Neuquén legislature approved by a comfortable majority the agreement struck between YPF and Chevron to exploit the Vaca Muerta shale gas reserves, after a day disrupted by fierce protests outside the provincial parliament.
Thursday, August 29th 2013 - 02:56 UTC
Argentine judge blocks hangar eviction of Lan from Buenos Aires air terminal

An Argentine judge on Wednesday granted an injunction blocking the eviction of LAN Argentina, a unit of Chile-based LATAM Airlines Group, from its hangar at Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery Airport, which handles domestic and regional flights.
Wednesday, August 28th 2013 - 14:22 UTC
UK reaffirms support for Gibraltar; Picardo meets with PM Cameron and Hague

British Prime Minister David Cameron office has highlighted the significance of Chief Minister Fabian Picardo’s visit to No 10 Downing Street as an indication of the relationship and support of UK for Gibraltar.
Wednesday, August 28th 2013 - 14:13 UTC
Falklands’ lawmaker invites Brazilian companies to join Islands oil industry development

The sovereignty issue should be left aside and talks should concentrate on the business opportunities offered by the oil industry in the Falkland Islands, said lawmaker Dick Sawle during an interview with AP in Brazil where he is on a week long visit of business and political contacts.
Wednesday, August 28th 2013 - 01:22 UTC
Mujica and Cristina Fernandez seal peace at a de-sulphuring plant inauguration

Uruguay and Argentina presidents Jose Mujica and Cristina Fernandez seem to have ironed out differences, at least in public and in the pictures, during the inauguration of a gasoline and diesel de-sulphuring plant in Montevideo, which was financed with Venezuelan funds and Argentine technology.
Wednesday, August 28th 2013 - 01:07 UTC
Argentina's international reserves at a six year record low, and sliding ….

Argentina’s central bank international reserves pierced the psychological barrier of 37bn dollars and ended Tuesday at 36.9bn dollars, which is the lowest in over six years and will continue to drain since next month the country must repay in full 2bn of a 2007 sovereign bond.
Wednesday, August 28th 2013 - 00:43 UTC
Wide political support in Argentina for Cristina Fernandez new debt swap proposal

The opening of a new sovereign debt swap announced by Argentine President Cristina Fernández on national television on Monday has received strong support from allies, pledges of neutrality from the main opposition party but also criticisms.