Argentina

Thursday, August 26th 2010 - 05:02 UTC
US closely following Argentine debate on freedom of the press

United States Department of State Deputy Spokesman Mark Toner said President Barack Obama's administration is “closely” watching the debate on press freedom in Argentina.
Thursday, August 26th 2010 - 04:59 UTC
Argentine government promises free public access to internet

The Argentine government has said it is working to create areas of free public access to the internet across the country through wireless networks.
Thursday, August 26th 2010 - 03:35 UTC
UPM/Botnia pulp mill conflict: pickets vote to challenge agreement

Argentina’s Gualeguaychú Assembly members decided to once again return to blocking the National Route 136 and this way obstruct the international road to neighbouring Uruguay; however, the measure will only take place during the Sundays of September and for a limited time, which came as a surprise.
Wednesday, August 25th 2010 - 04:16 UTC
Inter American Press Association supports Clarin and La Nacion

The Inter American Press Association (IAPA), through its President Alejandro Aguirre, expressed concern about the intention of the national government of Argentina to “control the independent media”, describing several actions committed in recent weeks, as “a dangerous escalation against the freedom of expression that affects all citizens” in that country.
Wednesday, August 25th 2010 - 04:07 UTC
Argentine government accuses Clarín and La Nación of conspiring with military regimes

The Argentine government moved Tuesday to take over the country’s only newsprint maker, alleging two leading newspapers illegally conspired with military dictators to control the company three decades ago and then used it to drive competing media out of business.
Monday, August 23rd 2010 - 04:47 UTC
Kirchner couple actions plan to control Clarin and La Nacion newsprint mill

Argentina’s two main newspapers, Clarin and La Nacion claim the government of President Cristina Kirchner has a plan to eliminate their stakes at the country’s largest newsprint mill.
Sunday, August 22nd 2010 - 04:28 UTC
Shell defies in court Argentine government ban on fuel increases

Royal Dutch Shell which refines about 15% of Argentina’s fuel is waging a court battle against a government ban that prevents fuel producers from increasing prices. Shell’s federal court complaint was filed last week following a government order on August 18 mandating oil companies to lower fuel prices to a pre-August 1 level.
Sunday, August 22nd 2010 - 03:05 UTC
The Economist on Argentina's economy: happy-go-lucky Cristina

Earlier this year, Cristina Fernández de Kirchner, Argentina’s president, proffered some advice to European governments facing recession and market panic. Its essence was “stuff the IMF and carry on spending.” It is what she and her predecessor and husband, Néstor Kirchner, have practiced since 2003. Argentina is one of only a handful of countries that refuse all dealings with the IMF. Almost a decade after it defaulted on $90 billion of debt when its economy collapsed, it still has few financial ties with the world and very little bank credit. Yet contrary to repeated forecasts of doom from orthodox economists, the economy is roaring.
Saturday, August 21st 2010 - 14:34 UTC
Argentine economy expanding at 9% with strong activity in all sectors

Argentine economic activity surged 11.1% in June over a year ago which means GDP in the first seven months of 2010 expanded 9%, according to figures released by the country’s National Statistics Institute, Indec.
Saturday, August 21st 2010 - 13:44 UTC
Argentine farmers demand regulations limiting foreign ownership of land

The number of land in the hands of foreigners in Argentina has almost tripled in the last 10 years, a phenomenon that is spreading to areas that are rich in natural resources and that is affecting small towns that are finding themselves enclosed within the domains of large landholders.