Argentina

Saturday, July 5th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Argentine Congress faces crucial vote on grain export tax

With considerable delay Argentina's Lower House began late Friday evening to debate the controversial sliding export taxes on grains and oilseeds which triggered a three months-plus stand off between the Kirchner administration and protesting farmers.
Thursday, July 3rd 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Argentina exports 4.124 tons of ovine meat in five months

During the first five months of 2008, lamb and mutton exports from Argentina totaled 4.124 tons equivalent to 15.1 million US dollars which represents a 5% increase in volume and 19% in value, according to the latest statistics from SENASA, the Agro-food health and quality service.
Thursday, July 3rd 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Argentina unable to complete EU beef Hilton quota

For the first time in almost thirty years Argentina was unable to fulfill its high priced special cuts Hilton quota of beef for the European Union in the fiscal year which ended June 30.
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.