Tag: Cristina Fernandez

Wednesday, October 5th 2011 - 16:39 UTC
“UK will protect the Falklands as long as they want to remain British” says Defence chief Fox

Britain will protect the people of the disputed Falkland Islands for as long as they want to remain British citizens, Defence Secretary Liam Fox said on Wednesday speaking at the annual conference of the ruling Conservative Party.
Tuesday, October 4th 2011 - 06:42 UTC
A CFK landslide, as polls show, could ensure majorities in both Congress houses

It’s a fact that the next Argentine government will see a significant gain in legislative benches in the coming October 23 election while the opposition is appealing to voters support to ensure a balanced congress since everybody admits Cristina Fernandez will be re-elected by a landslide.
Saturday, October 1st 2011 - 00:59 UTC
Publishing houses told to print in Argentina while imported books are blocked in Customs

Argentina's booksellers claim over a million imported books remain stacked up in customs while the government of President Cristina Fernandez moves ahead with its policy of substituting imports and defending local jobs and the domestic market.
Thursday, September 29th 2011 - 06:18 UTC
CFK: Argentina again has the technological and technical capacity to repair submarines

For the first time in twenty years, Argentina once again has the technological and technical capability to repair submarines, announced President Cristina Fernandez during a ceremony at the refurbished Naval Industrial Complex, CINAR, to celebrate the conclusion of repairs on a submarine and the recovery of an oceanographic research vessel.
Wednesday, September 28th 2011 - 15:39 UTC
Stronghold of the opposition falls to Cristina Fernandez in provincial election

Argentina’s latest provincial election, before the October 23 presidential ballot, was a landslide victory for Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner supported candidates and an end to 28 years of dominance by Argentina’s main opposition party in the Patagonia province of Rio Negro.
Tuesday, September 27th 2011 - 22:35 UTC
Argentina’s bumpy ride (and hopefully smooth landing)

The following piece was written by Andrés Velasco, a former Minister of Finance of Chile, and visiting professor at Columbia University for 2011-2012. As a neighbour of Argentina, first, and then as an economist he is well entitled to give an accurate briefing.
Friday, September 23rd 2011 - 15:58 UTC
UK tells CFK “no Falklands’ sovereignty talks unless and until such time as Islanders so wish”

“There can be no negotiations on the sovereignty of the Falkland Islands unless and until such time as the islanders so wish”, reaffirmed the UK delegation in an official statement in reply to remarks from the President of Argentina before the UN General Assembly.
Friday, September 23rd 2011 - 07:17 UTC
UK government “regrets Argentina considering withdrawing from yet another agreement”

The UK government regrets that “Argentina is considering withdrawing from yet another agreement with the United Kingdom” said on Thursday a spokesperson for the British embassy in Buenos Aires in reference to Argentina’s statement before the UN to further isolate the Falklands/Malvinas Islands.
Friday, September 23rd 2011 - 01:41 UTC
IMF chief wants “constructive dialogue” with Argentina but warns about stats

The head of the International Monetary Fund, Christine Lagarde, said on Thursday that she wants a “constructive dialogue” with Argentina, while at the same time warned that she is not willing to make any “concessions” in terms of the quality of official data the IMF receives from member countries.
Friday, September 23rd 2011 - 01:36 UTC
UN Argentine ambassador ratifies air isolation threat to the Falkland Islands

The Argentine Ambassador before the UN, Jorge Argüello, ratified Thursday morning that if the United Kingdom keeps on refusing to discuss and negotiate Malvinas Islands’ sovereignty, the government will cancel flights to the South Atlantic archipelago.