Tag: Cristina Fernandez

Saturday, August 28th 2010 - 06:58 UTC
Mrs. Kirchner sends bill declaring production of newsprint of “public interest”

Argentine President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner sent the project that aims to declare of “public interest” the production and distribution of newsprint to the Lower House of Congress, where it is believed the opposition's A Group would vote against the bill; however, centre-left parties might join the pro-government initiative.
Wednesday, August 25th 2010 - 04:07 UTC
Argentine government accuses Clarín and La Nación of conspiring with military regimes

The Argentine government moved Tuesday to take over the country’s only newsprint maker, alleging two leading newspapers illegally conspired with military dictators to control the company three decades ago and then used it to drive competing media out of business.
Monday, August 23rd 2010 - 04:47 UTC
Kirchner couple actions plan to control Clarin and La Nacion newsprint mill

Argentina’s two main newspapers, Clarin and La Nacion claim the government of President Cristina Kirchner has a plan to eliminate their stakes at the country’s largest newsprint mill.
Sunday, August 22nd 2010 - 03:05 UTC
The Economist on Argentina's economy: happy-go-lucky Cristina

Earlier this year, Cristina Fernández de Kirchner, Argentina’s president, proffered some advice to European governments facing recession and market panic. Its essence was “stuff the IMF and carry on spending.” It is what she and her predecessor and husband, Néstor Kirchner, have practiced since 2003. Argentina is one of only a handful of countries that refuse all dealings with the IMF. Almost a decade after it defaulted on $90 billion of debt when its economy collapsed, it still has few financial ties with the world and very little bank credit. Yet contrary to repeated forecasts of doom from orthodox economists, the economy is roaring.
Thursday, August 19th 2010 - 02:57 UTC
Argentine economic activity expands 11.1% in June over a year ago

Argentina’s economic activity expanded 11.1% last June compared to the same month a year ago, anticipated President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner during the celebration of the 126th anniversary of the Rosario Chamber of Commerce.
Tuesday, August 17th 2010 - 09:26 UTC
Cristina has better image, but husband Nestor, “next presidential candidate”

Argentine president Cristina Kirchner has a better image but most interviews believe her husband Nestor Kirchner will finally be the incumbent presidential candidate in 2011, according to a public opinion poll undertaken by Poliarquía for Buenos Aires daily La Nación.
Monday, August 16th 2010 - 04:52 UTC
It is official: Cristina or Nestor will be running for president in 2011

Argentine Cabinet Chief Aníbal Fernández said Sunday that either Néstor Kirchner or Cristina Fernández de Kirchner would be the candidates for the 2011 presidential elections from the ruling party.
Tuesday, August 3rd 2010 - 06:24 UTC
Mrs. Kirchner underlines Mercosur economies ‘very good’ performance

President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner said Monday evening that the Mercosur Summit “arrives at a very special time in the world economy, especially in all of South America, which has had a very satisfactory performance”.
Sunday, August 1st 2010 - 23:46 UTC
Lula da Silva/Mrs. Kirchner bilateral meeting following the summit

Once the Mercosur summit is over, on Tuesday afternoon, the presidents of Argentina, Cristina Fernández de Kirchner, and of Brazil, Lula da Silva, are to hold a meeting in San Juan to analyse bilateral relations, said Foreign Affairs minister Hector Timerman.
Friday, July 30th 2010 - 03:21 UTC
The “good chemistry” between Mujica and CFK crucial for the agreement

The Uruguayan government and opposition expressed deep satisfaction with the agreement reached with Argentina for the monitoring of the River Uruguay which did not include ‘detrimental sovereignty issues’ and sealed the end to a long standing conflict.