United States

Thursday, April 19th 2012 - 20:15 UTC
Spain claims US will actively side “to restore a good climate for investment” in Argentina

Spain will discuss a joint response with the United States to Argentina‘s forced nationalization of the YPF oil company, Spanish Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Garcia-Margallo said on Thursday.
Thursday, April 19th 2012 - 05:10 UTC
US “very concerned” about effects of YPF nationalization; Argentina’s risk soars to 1.044

The US government finally broke silence regarding the YPF controversy and expressed “deep concern’ over the expropriation plans. A State Department spokesman said on Wednesday the plans “could have an adverse effect on the Argentine economy.”
Tuesday, April 17th 2012 - 03:43 UTC
US/Brazil discuss energy cooperation and closer economic ties even free trade agreement

Cooperation in energy development, closer economic ties including a free trade agreement and praise for Brazil’s economic and political leadership were some of the issues discussed by visiting US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton during her first day of meetings with Brazilian officials.
Tuesday, April 17th 2012 - 00:28 UTC
US candidate Dr. Kim chosen World Bank president; takes office next July

US nominee Jim Yong Kim has been chosen as the new president of the World Bank. The Korean-American health expert, president of Dartmouth College faced a strong challenge for the post, which has traditionally gone to an American, from Nigerian Finance Minister Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala.
Monday, April 16th 2012 - 06:54 UTC
Americas’ summit ends divided with no final declaration on the Cuban issue

Unprecedented Latin American opposition to US sanctions on Cuba left President Barack Obama isolated at a summit on Sunday and illustrated Washington's challenged influence in a region being aggressively courted by China.
Monday, April 16th 2012 - 06:52 UTC
Obama insists Cuba must change and move to democracy

President Barack Obama pressed on US policy toward Cuba by other leaders from the Americas, on Sunday voiced hope for a transition to democracy in the region's only one-party system state.
Monday, April 16th 2012 - 06:49 UTC
Timerman says summit left “a very positive balance” for Argentina

Foreign Minister Héctor Timerman indicated that Argentina’s participation in the 6th Summit of the Americas “left a very positive balance,” and stressed on the importance of the bilateral meeting between President Cristina Fernández and US president Barack Obama.
Monday, April 16th 2012 - 04:55 UTC
Obama confirms at the summit US neutrality on the Falklands/Malvinas question

The US will remain on the sidelines in the dispute between the UK and Argentina over the Falkland Islands sovereignty, said President Barack Obama on Sunday at the conclusion of the Summit of the Americas in Colombia.
Sunday, April 15th 2012 - 21:56 UTC
YPF dispute in calmer waters: Argentina yields and Repsol CEO calls for dialogue

The CEO from Spain’s main oil corporation Repsol, Antonio Brufau said that there should be no speeches or attempts to impose, but rather more dialogue, in direct reference to the ongoing conflict with the Argentine government over the possible takeover of the YPF branch.
Sunday, April 15th 2012 - 20:57 UTC
Cristina Fernandez abandons summit with no declaration on Falklands/Malvinas

Argentine President Cristina Fernández left the 6th Summit of the Americas held in Cartagena de Indias, Colombia, before the official closing meeting allegedly in protest against a lack of regional support for Argentina’s claims in the Falklands/Malvinas dispute with the UK.