Argentina

Saturday, March 17th 2012 - 07:21 UTC
YPF is an Argentine asset run by Spanish investors, De Vido tells Madrid

Argentine Planning Minister Julio de Vido lashed out at Spanish Industry Minister José Manuel Soria by saying that oil company YPF is an Argentine corporation run by Spanish investors and should not be considered an asset of the European country.
Saturday, March 17th 2012 - 06:13 UTC
EU/Mercosur will exchange market access proposals when Brazil chairs the round

The European Union and Mercosur concluded Friday in Brussels the eighth round of negotiations for a free trade agreement with the commitment to begin exchanging market access proposals at the next meeting.
Saturday, March 17th 2012 - 06:10 UTC
US confirms ‘neutral position’ in Falklands’ dispute; hopes for cooperation on practical issues

United States stated that it maintains its “neutral position” over the Falklands/Malvinas Islands dispute between Argentina and UKand hopes for an agreed solution, an official source of the US government assured after the three day visit of British Prime Minister David Cameron which included several meetings at the White House
Saturday, March 17th 2012 - 06:07 UTC
Argentina/Israel honour victims of 1992 terrorist attack and accuse Iran

Argentina and Israel gathered on Friday to honour the 29 victims of the 1992 terrorist car bombing at the Israeli embassy in Buenos Aires, the first of two deadly attacks against Jewish interests in Argentina. The second in July 1994 against the Jewish community organization AMIA claimed 85 lives.
Friday, March 16th 2012 - 19:05 UTC
Falklands tells Argentina latest intimidation and bullying efforts are entirely counter-productive

The elected government of the Falkland Islands said on Friday it regrets the latest attempt by the Argentine government to economically undermine the Islanders way of life, which is yet another example of intimidation and bullying towards a country of 3.000 people.
Friday, March 16th 2012 - 08:41 UTC
UK accuses Argentina of intimidating Falklands and promises help for oil companies

Britain has accused Argentina of illegally intimidating and attempting to damage the economic livelihoods of the Falkland Islands residents after the Foreign minister vowed legal action against oil companies involved in the Falklands oil industry.
Friday, March 16th 2012 - 08:37 UTC
Argentina promises legal actions against all companies involved in Falklands’ oil industry

Argentina will take legal action at home and abroad against any companies involved directly or indirectly in hydrocarbons exploration off the Falkland/Malvinas Islands, Foreign Minister Hector Timerman said on Thursday.
Friday, March 16th 2012 - 08:30 UTC
Joint declaration not expected to mention Lan flight to the Falklands, say Chilean sources

A joint declaration on the Falklands Islands dispute reaffirming Chilean support to Argentina’s claim over the Malvinas is expected to be released Friday at the end of President Cristina Fernandez visit but allegedly with no specific mention to the Lan Chile air link, according to diplomatic sources.
Friday, March 16th 2012 - 08:26 UTC
Piñera reiterates full support to Argentine claims over the Falklands

Chilean president Sebastian Piñera expressed full support for Argentina’s claim over the Falklands and called for greater integration with the neighbouring country in his welcome speech during a gala dinner to honour visiting Argentine president Cristina Fernandez.
Friday, March 16th 2012 - 08:10 UTC
Malvinas means protecting the continent’s natural resources, says Argentine leader

President Cristina Fernandez underlined the brotherhood between Argentina and Chile which she described as ‘unalterable’, particularly since both countries are now living under full democracies. She also thanked Chilean support for Argentine claim over the Malvinas and said that the sovereignty dispute has as a crucial element the need to protect the continent’s natural resources.