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Argentine President launches ‘Fish for All’ cmpaign

Argentine President launches ‘Fish for All’ cmpaign


Argentine President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner introduced a program aimed at promoting the consumption of fish and seafood in the country.

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Macri’s warning: De Narávez “has a legal impediment” to be president

Macri’s warning: De Narávez “has a legal impediment” to be president


Mauricio Macri said Monday that Francisco de Naravéz “has a legal impediment” to run for president in 2011 and also he reminded him that “is committed to the province of Buenos Aires”, after he was elected as deputy.

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Ruling party believes on the ratification of Central Bank president

Ruling party believes on the ratification of Central Bank president


The officer is much optimism regarding the ratification of Marco del Pont as Central Bank president. “We will repair an injustice,” said the chairman of the senators ruling bloc, Miguel Angel Pichetto.

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Bachelet was acclaimed before handing over power

Bachelet was acclaimed before handing over power


Chilean President Michelle Bachelet, who leaves the government with an unprecedented positive image of 84%, left his office at the palace La Moneda with the roar of hundreds of people who waited near the government house.

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Sebastian Pinera took over as the new President of Chile

Sebastian Pinera took over as the new President of Chile


Chilean President-elect Sebastian Pinera, a representative of an alliance of right-wing parties, has just taken command in a ceremony full of austerity because of the enormous tragedy that has beset the neighboring country. (VIDEO AVAILABLE)

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Marco del Pont before the Senate: “I am calm because the Central Bank acted in absolute legality”

Marco del Pont before the Senate: “I am calm because the Central Bank acted in absolute legality”


Central Bank president Mercedes Marco del Pont defended herself before the Senate and said she did not take the reserves illegally and added: “If Congress do not approve my charge, I won’t be the president anymore.”

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What about Cristina Fernandez’ decree?

What about Cristina Fernandez’ decree?


The conflict for Central Bank reserves continues creating controversy. Agustín Rossi, the head of ruling party in Deputies Chamber, said that Cristina Kirchner’s decree won’t be repealed until the Senator Carlos Verna’s project is treated in the Senate.

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The Court encouraged the President to act with “moderation and balance”

The Court encouraged the President to act with “moderation and balance”


After president Cristina Fernandez talking of “hired judges” the Supreme Court issued a statement which urged “those who have responsability in government” to speak with “moderation and balance.”

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According Fayt, Cristina accusations against Court are “nonsense”

According Fayt, Cristina accusations against Court are “nonsense”


Amid the controversy between the executive and judicial power for Cristinas Fernandez allegations regarding the “rent of judges” by the opposition, the minister of Supreme Court Justice Carlos Fayt, qualified as “nonsense” such considerations.

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The President received a criminal complaint by Coalicion Civica

The President received a criminal complaint by Coalicion Civica


President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner, his entire Cabinet, the central bank President Mercedes Marco del Pont and all her board received a criminal complaint by diputees from Coalicion Civica.

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Cristina Fernandez: “We are facing impeachment attempts by some national sectors”

Cristina Fernandez: “We are facing impeachment attempts by some national sectors”


The president fiercely attacked the opposition and she said they are moving to dismiss her government and she made sure that Argentina is a presidential system and not a co-government with opposite parties. (VIDEO AVAILABLE)

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Grondona lets slip his real thought about Nestor Kirchner

Grondona lets slip his real thought about Nestor Kirchner


Argentine Football Asociation President Julio Grondona starred a confusing incident during a radio show, where, without knowing he was on air, and qualified as a “wimp” to former President Néstor Kirchner. (VIDEO AVAILABLE)

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Cristina Kirchner opens the Congress sessions and repeals the Bicentennial Fund decree

Cristina Kirchner opens the Congress sessions and repeals the Bicentennial Fund decree


“I have repealed the 2010 Decree of the Bicentennial Fund, because the degree of judicialization had denatured the powers that are legislative and executive branches,” said the President. (VER VIDEO)

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The president meets with Hillary Clinton at Casa Rosada

The president meets with Hillary Clinton at Casa Rosada


Hillary Clinton, US Secretary of State, will make a brief trip to Buenos Aires to meet this afternoon with the president of Argentina, Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner.

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President Cristina Fernandez to head opening of 2010 session’s period at Congress

President Cristina Fernandez to head opening of 2010 session’s period at Congress


In the vicinity of the Buildin traffic is already restricted.

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Michelle Bachelet on national TV: “We must stand up”

Michelle Bachelet on national TV: “We must stand up”


And she added: “During this morning, an earthquake of great destructive force affecting the country, from the Antofagasta region to Los Lagos region, representing nearly 80 percent of the national population. We’re talking about a tragedy that, according to preliminary estimates, is one of the largest earthquakes in world history and the largest magnitude recorded in Chile in the last 50 years. ”

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Chile hit by an earthquake of 8.8 degrees

Chile hit by an earthquake of 8.8 degrees


According to recent data provided by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), “An earthquake of 8.8 degrees on the Richter scale with its epicenter in the sea, in the region of Bio Bio, hit today (Saturday) central Chile, about 300 miles south of the capital. ” (VIDEO AVAILABLE)

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A Colombian Court says “no” to Uribe’s new reelection

A Colombian Court says “no” to Uribe’s new reelection


The Colombian Constitutional Court ruled Friday against holding a referendum that could have cleared the way for President Alvaro Uribe to run for a third consecutive term.

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Cristina Fernandez criticized Obama’s policies in Latin America

Cristina Fernandez criticized Obama’s policies in Latin America


President Cristina Fernandez criticized the US president Barack Obama considering that “he didn’t meet the region’s expectations .”

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President encourages entrepreneurs to invest in the country

President encourages entrepreneurs to invest in the country


President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner held a meeting with businessmen at the Quinta de Olivos, where she spoke of public accounts and motivated them to invest in the country.

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