Argentina

Wednesday, July 18th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Half a million foreign tourists visit Ushuaia annually

Half a million foreign tourists arrive every year to Ushuaia in the extreme south of Argentina attracted by its wild life, numerous marine species and Antarctica which has become the natural magnet and challenge for visitors looking for exotic destinations.
Tuesday, July 17th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Argentina tightens controls on squid fishery companies

Taking advantage of the abundance of squid, in spite of poor international prices, Argentina has decided to implement stricter controls on companies involved in the squid fisheries.
Tuesday, July 17th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Peirano expected to confirm Argentina's economic policy

Argentina's Industry Secretary Miguel Peirano was the man finally chosen by President Nestor Kirchner to head the Economy Minister for the few months left of his administration that officially ends next December 10.

Peirano, 40, is scheduled to take office Tuesday at 19:00 hours.
Monday, July 16th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Corruption allegations force resignation of Kirchner minister

Argentine Economy Minister Felisa Miceli submitted her resignation Monday after a prosecutor requested an investigation into a package of money containing 64,000 dollars found in her office lavatory, her spokesman said.
Friday, July 13th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
The Economist forecasts Mrs Kirchner will be Argentina's next president

Under the title “Corruption in Argentina; More brouhaha for the government” the prestigious British magazine The Economist publishes a thrashing report about the current political situation in Argentina and the Kirchners future.
Friday, July 13th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Court overturns pardons to military rulers of Argentina

The Argentine Supreme Court threw out a 1989 presidential pardon Friday that absolved a former army general of alleged human rights abuses during Argentina's dictatorship.
Friday, July 13th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Argentina launches “Total Energy” plan to avoid blackouts

Argentina in the midst of its worst energy shortage in decades launched Friday the announced “Total Energy” program which basically subsidizes oil corporations liquid fuels sales to industry with the purpose of ensuring the supply of gas to home consumers.
Friday, July 13th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Philosophy and politics on Cristina K?s electoral trail

Argentina?s First Lady and presidential candidate Cristina Kirchner said that in current times Latinamerican leaders ?look more like their voters? and as a political leader ?we?re more modest, and humbly dream we can change the country and the region?.
Wednesday, July 11th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Argentina targets UK beef market at the Royal Show

Argentina is looking to increase its exports of high-quality chilled beef into the UK by up to 20 percent over the next year.
Wednesday, July 11th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Chubut new fisheries bill contemplates long term licences

Patagonian province Chubut passed a new General maritime fishing bill to regulate fishing activities which also contemplates long term fishing licences subject to development projects by the beneficiaries.