Argentina

Sunday, September 3rd 2017 - 01:35 UTC
Argentine economy picking up spurred by manufacturing and construction

Argentina's economic activity expanded 4.0% in June compared with the same period the prior year, government statistics agency Indec said on Thursday, the latest sign of economic recovery ahead of legislative elections in October.
Saturday, September 2nd 2017 - 13:14 UTC
UK ambassador hosts 35 young Argentines awarded Chevening scholarships

British Ambassador Mark Kent welcomed at his Residence the group of young Argentines who were awarded Chevening scholarships. Ambassador Kent joined members of the Chevening Alumni Association of Argentina and local authorities in wishing a safe and successful trip to the scholarship holders.
Friday, September 1st 2017 - 07:58 UTC
Falklands' Argentine cemetery DNAs “good quality” so far, says Red Cross

About 50% of samples from exhumed remains of Argentine war dead buried in the Falkland Islands have been analyzed and all of them have provided good quality DNA, ICRC Operational Coordinator for Humanitarian Project Laurent Corbaz, stated this week. He provided an update on the work undertaken in recent months at the Argentine cemetery in Darwin.
Thursday, August 31st 2017 - 10:36 UTC
Argentina considers renting fighter aircraft from Brazil for the G20 summit in Buenos Aires

Argentina will be hosting the 2018 G20 summit of world leaders and is considering renting fighter aircraft from Brazil as part of the security preparations since the country's air force is mostly grounded or with very limited interception and strike capacity, according to Argentine military sources.
Wednesday, August 30th 2017 - 07:42 UTC
Cristina Fernandez just manages to obtain the most votes in Buenos Aires Province Senate primary

Argentina ex-president Cristina Fernandez group “Citizens' Unity” obtained a significant 34.27% of votes cast in the August 13 PASO primary (open, simultaneous and mandatory) in the province of Buenos Aires to choose Senate candidates for the October 22 midterm election, according to the definitive vote count.
Tuesday, August 29th 2017 - 19:08 UTC
Norway's Statoil joins YPF to explore for hydrocarbons in Vaca Muerta shale

Norway's Statoil, STO and YPF announced an agreement to explore hydrocarbons in the Vaca Muerta shale. Under the terms of the agreement, Statoil will enter the Bajo del Toro license block with a 50% interest. YPF will retain a 50% share and will remain the operator.
Tuesday, August 29th 2017 - 11:03 UTC
Go ahead to build two dams in Patagonia's Santa Cruz, financed by China

Argentina’s government approved the construction of two hydroelectric dams in the southern Patagonia region province of Santa Cruz, after holding public hearings as required by the Supreme Court, according to a notice in the Official Gazette on Monday.
Tuesday, August 29th 2017 - 10:45 UTC
YPF shake up: CEO replaced with a six-member executive committee

The chief executive officer of Argentina’s state-owned oil company YPF has resigned and a six-member executive committee will run the company. The company did not name a replacement for CEO Ricardo Darre, who had held the job since July of last year. Darre, an engineer, had previously worked for French oil company Total in the United States.
Friday, August 25th 2017 - 12:05 UTC
Falklands' war Peruvian air force Mirage on exhibition in Cordoba

One of the ten fighter bombers donated by Peru to Argentina during the 1982 South Atlantic conflict is being exhibited in the Velez Sarsfield Plaza, at the heart of Cordoba City, as part of the 105 anniversary celebrations of the Argentine Air Force.
Sunday, August 20th 2017 - 13:09 UTC
Argentina opens its market to US pork products

Argentina has agreed to allow imports of U.S. pork products for the first time since 1992, the White House said in a statement on Thursday. “Today’s announcement is a big win for American pork producers and proves that President Trump is getting real results for America’s farmers and ranchers,” said Vice President Pence.