Argentina

Monday, July 2nd 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Chile rescues stranded Argentine plane in Antarctica

The Chilean Air Force rescued over the weekend an Argentine aircraft stranded on a glacier in the Antarctic Peninsula, according to an official release.
Monday, July 2nd 2007 - 21:00 UTC
October's presidential ticket: Mrs. Kirchner and a “K” governor

An Argentine dissident opposition governor but aligned with the current administration will complete the presidential ticket for next October which as announced over the weekend will be headed by the First Lady, Senator Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner.
Sunday, July 1st 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Argentinian president to swap jobs with wife

Argentine President N&eacutestor Kirchner will not run for reelection in October, but his wife, Cristina Fernández de Kirchner, will run in his place, according to Cabinet Chief Alberto Fernandez.
Thursday, June 28th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Energy crisis affects fishery industry

Electric energy cuts required by the national government affected operation levels for most of the country's fishery companies.
Wednesday, June 27th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Looking back with the advantage of hindsight

Twenty five years alter the end of the Falklands War Argentine Air Force Comodoro Pablo Carballo still defines himself as a combatant, as opposed to being “a former or ex combatant” of the 1982 war. “Ex-combatant would mean that I no longer fight on” he explains.
Wednesday, June 27th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Kirchner congratulates Brown and calls for Falklands' discussions

In a message to incoming British Prime Minister Gordon Brown, Argentine president Nestor Kirchner renewed his administration's “indeclinable willingness” to resume the delayed Falklands/Malvinas Islands negotiations process
Wednesday, June 27th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Argentine energy crisis affects 5.000 manufacturing plants

Almost 5.000 manufacturing plants have suffered from the latest electricity and gas restrictions, warned Argentina's Industrial Union, UIA, with blackouts equivalent to 40% of energy demand in a six to eight hours daily band.
Tuesday, June 26th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Petrobras signs contract to explore for gas in Santa Cruz

The Patagonian province of Santa Cruz and Petrobras signed an agreement for the exploration of two gas basins in the extreme south of Argentina, plus the possibility of further concessions to another foreign company.
Monday, June 25th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Argentina's inflation record controversy to be aired in Congress

In all Argentine cities with a local index measuring the evolution of retail prices, inflation last May was double that registered in the capital Buenos Aires, reported Monday the National Statistics and Census Office, Indec.
Monday, June 25th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
International banks forecast slower growth in Argentina

Economic activity in Argentina is forecasted to moderate in the second half of this year and in 2008 as investment decelerates in spite of strong domestic demand and overseas favorable conditions, according to the International Institute of Finance, (IIF) the lobby representing the world?s largest banks.