Argentina

Thursday, July 3rd 2008 - 21:00 UTC
In spite of farmers, Cristina K manages to iron double chins

In spite of adversity Argentine President Cristina Kirchner de Kirchner has time to prop her facial image in line with her hair dressing and ample wardrobe.
Wednesday, July 2nd 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Argentina's Supreme Court rulings could torpedo export taxes

Argentina's Supreme Court could play a decisive role in the several months stand off between the administration of President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner and farmers over the implementation of levies on grains and oil seeds exports.
Tuesday, July 1st 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Argentine economy “is doing fine and prospects are good”

Argentine Economy minister Carlos Fernandez denied on Monday a slowdown of activity and insisted that the “economy of Argentina is doing fine”, adding that “prospects are good”.
Tuesday, July 1st 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Five Lan Argentina flights to Comodoro Rivadavia

Lan Argentina announced that beginning July 8th and in response to the growing demand, the airline will increase the number of flights to Comodoro Rivadavia in Patagonia, by three totaling five in the week.
Tuesday, July 1st 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Argentine economy moving into an “agro-cooling” period

The Argentine economy will be exposed to an “agro-cooling” period, according to market analysts quoted by the Buenos Aires press. This neologism in practical terms translates into a significant slowing down of the economy as a consequence of the current stand off between farmers and the President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner administration.
Monday, June 30th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Argentina: Wheat bears brunt of farmers' anger

The world wants more wheat, but parched soils and anger over government intervention in the market could lead Argentine farmers to sow one of their smallest crops in 15 years.
Monday, June 30th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Malvinas war: more abuse claims against Argentine military

Buenos Aires City ombudsman Alicia Pierini and Juan Cabandié head of the Human Rights Commission of the city's elected council have opened a registry for claims of human rights violations committed during the 1982 Malvinas war.
Friday, June 27th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
President Kirchner tries to cope with Congress dissidence

The administration of Argentine President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner is finding it increasingly difficult to retain the congressional majority which should ensure the approval of the sliding export taxes on grains and oilseeds, as sent by the Executive, and which triggered a 103 day conflict with farmers.
Friday, June 27th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Argentina's total foreign debt reaches 127 billion

Argentina reported that its total foreign debt stood at 127 billion US dollars in the first quarter of the year, continuing to rise higher than when the country negotiated a record debt swap in 2005.
Thursday, June 26th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Farmers' conflict: Kirchner group delay tactics in Congress

For third consecutive day the Argentine Lower House Agriculture and Budget committee continued to consider the sliding tax on grain and oilseed exports which triggered a 103 day conflict between farmers and the Kirchner administration.