Tag: Cristina Fernandez

Tuesday, March 19th 2013 - 02:18 UTC
Former Argentine dictator anticipates a military-people uprising to recover the Republic

Former Argentine dictator Jorge Rafael Videla, came on stage to once again question the Government of President Cristina Fernandez. In an interview with the Spanish media, the dictator said that in case the Kirchnerites try to “perpetuate in power, the armed and security forces along with the people will prevent it.”
Monday, March 18th 2013 - 18:01 UTC
Falklands’ dispute: Cristina Fernandez asks the Pope for this ‘holy intervention’

Argentine President Cristina Fernández revealed she asked Pope Francis for his “holy intervention” regarding the Falklands/Malvinas case, during the meeting held Monday in the Vatican which was followed by lunch.
Monday, March 18th 2013 - 08:33 UTC
Pope Francis meets Cristina Fernandez; 150 world leaders expected for Tuesday’s ceremony

The Vatican Press Office has announced that Pope Francis will meet Argentine President Cristina Fernández on Monday at 8.50 AM Buenos Aires time. It will be the first official meeting the pontiff holds with a head of state.
Thursday, March 14th 2013 - 09:07 UTC
Argentina furious with Brazil over cancelling of 6bn potash development project

The government of President Cristina Fernandez is furious with the Brazil-based Vale mining company for suspending its 6 billion dollars potash development in Mendoza, the largest investment in Argentina in recent years.
Thursday, March 14th 2013 - 03:04 UTC
Cristina Fernandez will attend inauguration mass for Francis I

Argentine President Cristina Fernández will be attending the official ceremony installing Jorge Ramon Bergoglio as Francis I which is scheduled to take place next March 19. The announcement was made by the presidential office.
Wednesday, March 13th 2013 - 04:13 UTC
Falkland Islands’ message to Cristina Fernandez: we have absolutely no desire to be ruled from Buenos Aires

“President Cristina Fernandez, we have sent you a message: we have absolutely no desire to be ruled by the Government in Buenos Aires and we hope that now you might respect that”, said the spokesperson for the Falklands’ elected government in the aftermath of the referendum which showed the Islanders almost unanimously (99.8% of ballots) want to remain a British Overseas Territory.
Wednesday, March 13th 2013 - 04:02 UTC
Falkland Islands’ referendum described by Cristina Fernandez as a “squatters condominium meeting”

Argentine President Cristina Fernández rejected the referendum held at the Falklands/Malvinas Islands, and assured it “was a parody” likening to a “squatters’ condominium meeting” who illegally live in an occupied territory.
Wednesday, March 13th 2013 - 03:32 UTC
Falkland Islands’ referendum results are the clearest possible; time for the world to respect Islanders decision

UK Primer Minister David Cameron called on Argentina to respect the wishes of Falkland Islanders, who have overwhelmingly voted to stay as a British Overseas Territory and invited other countries across the world that are guided by self-determination to also respect and revere the very clear results.
Friday, March 8th 2013 - 08:13 UTC
Emotional Cristina Fernandez back in Argentina misses Chavez funeral ceremony

As world leaders were arriving at Caracas late Thursday for Friday’s funeral ceremony of President Hugo Chavez, Argentine president Cristina Fernandez and her delegation were back in Buenos Aires. The Argentine president visited the Military Hospital’s chapel Thursday noon for a final goodbye to the Venezuelan leader and then ordered the flight back to Buenos Aires.
Thursday, March 7th 2013 - 22:48 UTC
Cristina Fernandez the only leader allowed to visit Chavez in hospital, but declined

Argentine president Cristina Fernandez was the only leader given the option of visiting the ailing Hugo Chavez in hospital but declined, according to Venezuelan independent journalist Nelson Bocaranda who was the first to make public the news, 19 months ago, that the charismatic leader was suffering cancer.