Argentina

Friday, March 16th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Kirchner: “we will always support those who helped us”

“With the brothers from the Latinamerican republics that have helped us we are always going to be supportive. The doors of Argentina will remain completely open and we're doing so with no drawbacks”, said Argentina's president Nestor Kirchner during a political rally in the outskirts of Buenos Aires.
Friday, March 16th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Interpol warrants for Iranian officials linked to Bs As bombing

Interpol plans to issue international requests as of March 31 for the arrest of five prominent Iranians and a Lebanese militant in connection with the 1994 bombing of a Jewish cultural centre in Argentina, the international police agency announced this week
Thursday, March 15th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Argentine governor rousted from offices

Police clashed with protesters and ousted a provincial governor from his offices Wednesday, after he refused to leave despite his suspension over corruption allegations, according to meida reports.
Thursday, March 15th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Argentina completes four years running of economic growth

Argentina's GDP expanded 8.5% in 2006 completing four full years of recovery following the default and melting of the economy in 2002, according to official statistics released in Buenos Aires.
Friday, March 9th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Galtieri's successor as Argentine de facto president arrested

An Argentine federal judge ordered former de facto president Reynaldo Bignone arrested in connection with human rights abuses stemming from Argentina's 1976-83 dictatorship, reported Thursday the Buenos Aires press.
Friday, March 9th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Argentina temporarily bans wheat and flour exports

In an effort to ensure domestic supply and contain inflation Argentina announced Thursday the temporarily suspension of wheat and flour exports.
Thursday, March 8th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Argentina/ Bolivia sign billion pipeline deal

Argentina and Bolivia signed an agreement for the construction of the Northeast Argentina Gas Pipeline, a project that will require an investment of 1.1 billion US dollars
Thursday, March 8th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Chavez ready for anti Bush display Friday in Argentina

Venezuelan president Hugo Chavez cancelled his daily radio program to concentrate on several cooperation agreements to be signed with Argentina Friday and Saturday announced the country's Ministry of Communications.
Wednesday, March 7th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Argentina strides ahead in the elimination of FAM

Argentina recovered this week its status of free from foot and mouth disease, FAM, with vaccination according to the country's Agro-food sanitary office, Senasa. Argentina suffered a limited FAM outbreak a year ago in the northern province of Corrientes.
Wednesday, March 7th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Three months summer season attracts 23 million tourists

With the summer season almost over Argentina had a record year in the number of tourists and money spent according to the Tourism Secretary in Buenos Aires.