Argentina

Wednesday, January 27th 2021 - 09:45 UTC
Chilean president ratifies support for Argentina claims in the Falklands' dispute

Chilean President Sebastián Piñera ratified his administration's support for “Argentina's sovereignty claims over the Falklands/Malvinas and other South Atlantic islands,” and called for Argentina and UK to resume talks to find a peaceful solution to the controversy in the framework of UN resolutions on the issue.
Wednesday, January 27th 2021 - 09:31 UTC
Argentina and Chile “indissolubly twinned countries”, underlines president Fernandez

Argentina and Chile are “indissolubly twinned countries”, said Argentine president Alberto Fernandez during the ceremony at the Palacio de la Moneda in Santiago where, next to his peer Sebastián Piñera, and members of their cabinets, they signed several accords and a joint declaration.
Wednesday, January 27th 2021 - 09:00 UTC
Maersk appoints commercial director for Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay and Paraguay

A.P.Moller-Maersk announced the arrival of Douglas Piagentini as its new commercial director for the East Coast of Latin America made up of Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay, and Paraguay.
Tuesday, January 26th 2021 - 10:52 UTC
Uruguay's Jose Pepe Mujica bestowed with the highest honor of Argentina

Uruguayan former president, Jose Pepe Mujica has been bestowed by the Argentine government, the country's highest honor, the Collar of the San Martin Liberator Order. The honor is extended to foreign officials, civilian or military, who in the exercise of their duties merit the highest tribute and acknowledgment in the interests of the Argentine Nation.
Tuesday, January 26th 2021 - 09:20 UTC
Argentina's mining output fell 70% in 2020 compared to the previous year

The Argentine Chamber of Mining Entrepreneurs (CAEM) reported that the country’s mining output fell by 70% y-o-y in 2020 due to the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic. CAEM also said that small and medium-sized mining operations, which tend to be family-owned, saw a 40-50% fall in production.
Monday, January 25th 2021 - 08:40 UTC
Cristina Fernandez releases a picture of her receiving a Russian Sputnik shot

Argentine vice-president Cristina Fernandez released on Sunday a picture of her being inoculated with the first doses of the Russian Sputnik vaccine against Covid-19. “Not only I am looking after myself, but also looking after all the rest of us”, said the strong woman of Argentina in social networks.
Saturday, January 23rd 2021 - 09:23 UTC
Germany denies change of policy regarding the Falklands dispute

Germany said that its position on the Falkland Islands dispute has not changed, following claims by Argentina that Lufthansa's request for two flights to the Islands, in support of a polar research expedition, implied recognition of the archipelago as Argentine territory.
Friday, January 22nd 2021 - 09:43 UTC
Argentina rejoiced with Germany's position on the Falklands/Malvinas dispute

Argentina is rejoicing because Germany's flag carrier Lufthansa formally requested the Civil Aviation National Administration and the Tierra del Fuego, Antarctica and South Atlantic Islands provincial government over flight and landing authorization for two charter flights to the Malvinas Islands from Hamburg.
Thursday, January 21st 2021 - 09:30 UTC
La Nacion editorial “Brexit and Malvinas”, a weaker UK and a blow to Falklands' finances

Argentina must closely monitor the evolution of the Falkland Islands' economy as a result of the UK's exit from the European Union since this strategic error means a new chapter can be opened in the long sovereignty conflict between Argentina and UK.
Thursday, January 21st 2021 - 09:29 UTC
South American leaders congratulate Joe Biden and Kamala Harris

Leaders of South America congratulated and celebrated the new United States administration on Wednesday as President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris were officially inaugurated.