Argentina

Thursday, May 8th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Argentine farmers' conflict resumes in uncharted terrain

Frustrated Argentine farmers returned on Wednesday to protest pickets in the country's highways following 21 days of conflict and 36 of truce during which no sound agreements were reached with the reluctant and stubborn President Kirchner administration.
Thursday, May 8th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Ferry-operator to take leading control of Aerolíneas Argentinas

The head of the main ferry system in the River Plate will be joining the Spanish owned Aerolíneas Argentinas as one of the leading shareholders, once the air carrier has been audited according to reports in the Buenos Aires press.
Thursday, May 8th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Half of Argentine 2007/08 crop retained in the farms

The extended Argentine farmers/government conflict, which was triggered in early March when the new sliding export taxes system was announced, and its renewed eight days of protest, have left an estimated 44 million tons of grains and oil seeds unsold, valued in approximately 12 billion US dollars, according to market analysts interviewed by the Buenos Aires press.
Wednesday, May 7th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Argentina: confusing versions tilt farmers' conflict to the edge

In spite of conflicting versions over the latest round of talks between Argentine farmers and government representatives both sides agreed on a recess until tomorrow Wednesday when they will retake discussions on the sliding export levies which triggered a three weeks conflict in March and promises of more if no agreement is reached.
Wednesday, May 7th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Argentina fisheries exports drop 15% during first quarter

Argentina's fisheries exports in the first quarter totaled 85.320 tons, equivalent to 177 million US dollars which represents a drop of 15%, volume and money; 15.422 tons and 31.7 million US dollars less, according to the latest official release.
Wednesday, May 7th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
US ambassador says Argentina should look at global context

United States Ambassador to Argentina Anthony Wayne warned that Argentina should “consider the international context” when taking economic decisions. However, he also emphasized that the present world economic situation had “positive elements” and offered “advantageous opportunities” for Argentina.
Wednesday, May 7th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Argentina's car manufacturing posts record in April

Argentina's car manufacturing industry posted an increase in production of 31.5% in April compared to the same month a year ago. The total number of units manufactured in April was 54.622, according to ADEFA car manufacturer's organization.
Wednesday, May 7th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Volcanic ashes reach south Buenos Aires and Atlantic Ocean

Ash from the erupting Chaiten volcano in Chilean Patagonia has continued to advance into Argentina and the Southern Atlantic Ocean blanketing the city of Bahia Blanca (800 kilometers south of Buenos Aires City) and adjacent areas in the south of the province of Buenos Aires.
Tuesday, May 6th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
South Atlantic: Spanish vessel completes fisheries study

The research vessel, the Miguel Oliver, owned by the Spanish Government, completed a fisheries resources study of Patagonian platform international waters on 15 April.
Tuesday, May 6th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Argentina supports South American Defence Council

In spite of growing military relations with Washington, Argentina is working closely in South American defense and integration affairs with Brazil with the purpose of “consolidating a regional military line of thinking” in the framework of Mercosur.