Argentina

Thursday, May 11th 2017 - 12:07 UTC
Argentina's 12-month inflation through April was 27.5%

Argentina's statistics agency Indec, said on Wednesday 12-month inflation through April was 27.5%, the first time it has published 12-month inflation since President Mauricio Macri took office in December 2015 and revamped data calculations. Indec said April inflation was 2.6%, above median analyst expectations for a consumer price increase of 2.1 percent.
Wednesday, May 10th 2017 - 08:44 UTC
Malvinas Families want Argentina to resume next of kin trips to Darwin cemetery

The Malvinas Families Commission have requested foreign minister Susana Malcorra for the Argentine state to resume the organization and financing of trips of relatives to the Darwin cemetery where the Argentine soldiers fallen during the 1982 conflict are buried, reports Clarin.
Wednesday, May 10th 2017 - 07:06 UTC
“Malvinas Islands already have a flag”

The initiative from an Argentine member of Congress to create a flag for the Malvinas Islands was rejected by Tierra del Fuego governor Rosana Bertone, who recalled that the Malvinas Islands are an integral part of the province of Tierra del Fuego, Antarctica and South Atlantic Islands.
Wednesday, May 10th 2017 - 06:59 UTC
“Chile effect” has Argentines flocking to Santiago to take advantage of lower prices

This austral 2016/17 summer, Uruguay, Brazil, Paraguay and Chile, reported excellent tourist seasons, in some cases record, as tens of thousands of Argentines flocked to beaches distant from the stressful climate of the country now ruled by president Mauricio Macri. But it was not only relief and leisure that attracted so many Argentines.
Tuesday, May 9th 2017 - 07:57 UTC
Macri receives Italian president to boost “unique” links and EU/Mercosur talks

President Mauricio Macri met on Monday midday with his Italian counterpart, Sergio Mattarella, who is in Buenos Aires on the first official visit by an Italian president to Argentina in 16 years. The two leaders underlined the unique links between Italy and Argentina and announced the re-launching of diplomatic and trade relations.
Tuesday, May 9th 2017 - 07:41 UTC
Cristina Fernandez meets Greek leaders, cuts short European tour: no Oxford visit

Argentine ex president Cristina Fernandez met on Monday with Greek parliament speaker Nikos Voutsis and Prime minister Alexis Tsipras, as part of the first leg of her trip to Europe where she travelled following authorization from magistrates, and depositing a significant bail, since she has been indicted in several cases.
Tuesday, May 9th 2017 - 07:04 UTC
Mercosur and Japan resume talks on trade and investment opportunities

Mercosur and Japan resumed trade negotiations and exchanged data on the state of their respective agendas regarding the IV chapter of the bilateral dialogue. and reaffirmed their commitment to continue with the talks. The delegations met in Buenos Aires at the foreign ministry, chaired by Argentina which currently holds the pro tempore chair of Mercosur.
Monday, May 8th 2017 - 05:53 UTC
“Malvinas March” becomes the official ceremonial music in Tierra del Fuego

The province of Tierra del Fuego in Argentina has made playing the “Malvinas March” mandatory at the end of all institutional, official and military ceremonies organized by any of the three branches of the provincial institutional structure.
Saturday, May 6th 2017 - 12:17 UTC
Argentina and China will sign contract to construct two nuclear powered plants

Argentina and China will sign next 17 May in Beijing a contract for the construction of two new nuclear powered plants, with an investment of US$ 12.5 billion, according to Argentina's Nuclear energy deputy secretary, Julian Gadano.
Saturday, May 6th 2017 - 07:50 UTC
Mercosur resumes trade talks with Australia and New Zealand

Mercosur and CER (Closer Economic Relations), with includes Australia and New Zealand, resumed trade talks this week in Buenos Aires, with Argentina currently holding the South American block presidency chairing the meeting.