Argentina

Thursday, November 8th 2018 - 09:06 UTC
Roger Waters meets Malvinas mothers at concert; Buenos Aires City will declare him Guest of Honor

Pink Floyd founder Roger Waters is currently on a tour of South America and this week was in Argentina for a first concert in La Plata, and on Thursday the City of Buenos Aires Legislative Council is scheduled to award him a Guest of Honor diploma.
Thursday, November 8th 2018 - 08:20 UTC
Fitch lowers prospects for Argentine sovereign debt to negative

The credit rating agency Fitch lowered the prospects for Argentine sovereign debt to negative, arguing the overall weakness of the economy and an uncertain scenario for fiscal consolidation in coming years.
Thursday, November 8th 2018 - 08:15 UTC
“Strong market” for Brazilian automakers, but much will depend on Argentina

Automakers in Brazil last month notched their strongest sales in nearly four years, adding to optimism as the auto industry kicked off the biannual Sao Paulo International Motor Show.
Thursday, November 8th 2018 - 07:11 UTC
US to review antidumping duties on biodiesel imported from Argentina

The U.S. Commerce Department said it would begin a review of antidumping duties it placed last year on biodiesel imported from Argentina, the Argentine Foreign Ministry said in a statement on Wednesday.
Tuesday, November 6th 2018 - 14:30 UTC
Alpargatas closes Chaco factory, lays off all workers, sells facilities

The clothing firm Alpargatas shut down its factory in the Argentine province of Chaco, it was reported Monday. The company made it clear it was not a temporary measure by laying off the entire staff and placing the facilities on sale. Further closures and subsequent dismissals nationwide look imminent.
Tuesday, November 6th 2018 - 07:26 UTC
New hypothesis on the tragedy that befell Argentina's sub ARA San Juan

An “operation error” related to a ventilation valve, called 'Eco-19,' could explain the mystery of the tragedy that befell the ARA San Juan, the Argentine submarine that disappeared almost a year ago with 44-crew members on board. The new details emerged in a report currently being prepared by a commission of experts based inside the Argentine Defense Ministry.
Monday, November 5th 2018 - 13:06 UTC
Argentine Church to renounce state funding, albeit gradually

Argentina;'s Catholic Church will gradually renounce the 140-million-peso contribution from the federal government, it was announced Sunday. The funding of that specific cult is set forth in the national Constitution. That money makes for 7% of the Church's budget.
Monday, November 5th 2018 - 08:55 UTC
Argentine corruption funds emerge in New York and Miami properties

Following the arrests of four people, authorities in Argentina have uncovered how a former president may have used bribe money to buy U.S. properties, including luxury condos in New York City and South Florida.
Monday, November 5th 2018 - 08:30 UTC
Soccer and the Holocaust exhibit in Argentina awarded German football tolerance prize

The German soccer federation is giving an award for tolerance for an Argentine exhibition of harrowing stories about soccer from the Holocaust era. The 11-panel exhibit — one for each soccer player on the field — tells the stories of teams and sportsmen who suffered under the Nazis.
Monday, November 5th 2018 - 08:28 UTC
Macri and PM May scheduled to hold a bilateral meeting at the end of the month

British Prime Minister Theresa May and Argentine president Mauricio Macri are scheduled to hold a bilateral meeting in the framework of the coming G20 summit to be held in Buenos Aires at the end of the month.