Politics

Wednesday, October 23rd 2013 - 20:51 UTC
Wheat shortage in Argentina has seen bread prices skyrocket; Buenos Aires ton price is double Chicago's

In the last few days the Argentine news media has been focusing on the fact that there does not seem to be enough wheat or corn to go around, which is driving prices higher and causing concern for the users of these grains. This is particularly true for bakeries which have been forced to charge soaring prices for bread.
Wednesday, October 23rd 2013 - 20:20 UTC
Four US super rich contributed 133 million dollars to the 2012 elections, says Wealth-X

As the United States Supreme Court considers whether to remove limits on individuals’ contributions to candidates, political parties and political action committees, Wealth-X released a list of the top five public political donors leading up to the 2012 elections and since then.
Wednesday, October 23rd 2013 - 16:40 UTC
German Catholics can only remain in the Church if they pay membership tax, rules court

Germany's Roman Catholics can only remain part of the Church if they pay a membership tax, a court has ruled. All Germans who are officially registered as Catholics, Protestants or Jews pay a religious tax, worth an extra 8-9% of their income tax bill.
Wednesday, October 23rd 2013 - 16:36 UTC
Most of Latam and US failed press freedoms report in 2013 says IAPA

The Inter American Press Association representing journalists from across the Americas condemned violations of press freedoms in both Latin America and the United States on Tuesday, including the killings of 14 journalists, the secret seizure of Associated Press phone records and a new censorship law in Ecuador.
Wednesday, October 23rd 2013 - 16:32 UTC
Bank of Spain estimates the country climbed out of recession in third quarter

Spain climbed out of recession in the third quarter, growing 0.1% from the previous three-month period to end a streak of nine consecutive quarters of contraction, the Bank of Spain estimated Wednesday in its latest economic bulletin.
Wednesday, October 23rd 2013 - 16:24 UTC
Argentine consumers expect Inflation in the next twelve months to average 31.3%

Expected inflation in Argentina for the next twelve months is on average 31.3% according to the monthly survey from the Torcuato Di Tella University, UTDT. However the monthly expectation dropped 1.6 percentage points compared to September in all regions of Argentina.
Wednesday, October 23rd 2013 - 04:01 UTC
Lady Cristina is out of combat but on Sunday's election could reap more than anticipated

With less than four days for Sunday’s midterm elections in Argentina, Buenos Aires province Governor Daniel Scioli called on “undecided” and independent voters to cast their ballot for President Cristina Fernandez Victory Front (FpV) top candidate Martín Insaurralde “in favor of the province and the country.”
Wednesday, October 23rd 2013 - 01:36 UTC
US dollar in Argentina reached 10 Pesos ahead of Sunday's mid-term election

The US dollar in Buenos Aires reached on Tuesday 10 Argentine Pesos (buying price) and 10.05 pesos (selling price) in the informal market, 15 cents higher compared to its last closing price, pushed by the tourist sector, and as the government crackdown on the so called city “exchange caves” eased up.
Wednesday, October 23rd 2013 - 01:33 UTC
Argentina signs with Belize a South/South cooperation agreement in several fields

As part of Argentina's foreign policy to increase links and cooperation with the Caribbean, Foreign minister Hector Timerman and his peer from Belize, Wilfred Elrington signed a South to South cooperation agreement which covers several fields and opens trade opportunities.
Wednesday, October 23rd 2013 - 00:34 UTC
Uruguay: President Mujica popularity and approval stand at 51% and 45%, opinion poll shows

Uruguayan president Jose Mujica popularity reached 51% in October while approval of his performance stood at 45%, according to the latest opinion poll released this week and a year ahead of national elections. In Uruguay there is no re-election