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- Argentine farmers extend strike over export tax
BUENOS AIRES - Reuters Argentine farmers opposed to a hike in export taxes on Thursday extended a strike in one of the world's leading agricultural producers, deepening a political challenge to President Cristina Fernandez. Farmers in Argentina, a top
- 19yo caught with cocaine in Argentinian footy gear
A 19-year-old man is expected to appear in court later today charged with trying to import cocaine into Australia concealed in sporting memorabilia. The Canley Vale man was arrested by Australian Federal Police yesterday afternoon. It is alleged customs
- Argentina, Record Crude Oil Support Soybeans
The dollar took a sharp turn lower in global currency markets today, and the inflationary markets correspondingly took a sharp turn higher. Crude oil reached new record highs, lending support to corn and soybeans. However, todayâ??s trade also
- Argentine Congressman Demands FAO: Double Food Production!
May 2008 more >> Home > World News > Physical Economy "It's Everyone's Responsibility to Put Doubling Food Production on the FAO's Agenda,' Argentine Congressman Cantero Gutierrez tells the LYM May 15, 2008 (LPAC)--In a wide-ranging interview today with
- Arca Expands Its Participation in Argentina
Source: Embotelladoras Arca, S.A.B. de C.V. Monterrey, N.L., Mexico, May 16, 2008â?? Embotelladoras Arca, S.A.B. de C.V. (â??Arcaâ? or â??the Companyâ?), the second-largest Coca-Cola bottler in Mexico and Latin America, announced
- Dog Care in Argentina to 2011
Introduction This databook is a detailed information resource covering all the key data points on Dog Care in Argentina. It includes comprehensive value volume segmentation and market share data. The databook supplies actual data to 2006 and full
- Argentine stocks rise on oil prices; peso firms
The benchmark MerVal index ended 0.7 percent higher at 2,137.01 points, finishing the week with a 1.07 percent gain. 'The MerVal got a lift from oil-related shares thanks to the rise in crude prices,' said Guido Macchi, a trader at Julio Macchi
- Metrogas: Marathon Funds Ends Pact With Gas Argentino
BUENOS AIRES Marathon cited clauses in the December 2005 'As a consequence ... the company is evaluating the steps to be taken,' Metrogas Prior to the 2005 debt restructuring agreement, Gas Argentino held 70% of Metrogas Under the now-terminated deal, BG
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Following independence from Spain in 1816, Argentina experienced periods of internal political conflict between conservatives and liberals and between civilian and military factions. After World War II, a long period of Peronist authoritarian rule and interference in subsequent governments was followed by a military junta that took power in 1976. Democracy returned in 1983, and numerous elections since then have underscored Argentina's progress in democratic consolidation.
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