By Matt Sharp Law360, New York (September 15, 2015, 10:58 PM ET) -- Argentina said Monday that it plans to file a local criminal complaint against litigation funder Burford Capital LLC and Spain’s bankrupt Grupo Marsans SA over the “selling” of an International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes expropriation row, hitting out at the move as a “fraudulent scheme.”In an ongoing dispute over the expropriation of flagship airline Aerolineas Argentinas SA and its subsidiary Read more [...]

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The chances of Argentina’s ruling party candidate winning the presidential election in a first round are increasing as Daniel Scioli’s proposal to make gradual changes to President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner’s economic policies gains traction.Scioli, who is looking to succeed Fernandez in the Oct. 25 vote, has improved on the 38.4 percent he attracted in August primaries, bringing him closer to securing the 40 percent support and 10 percentage-point lead needed to avoid a run-off, according Read more [...]

Pumas supporters Ramiro Viaz and Emiliano Tade are counting down to Argentina's opening World Cup match against the All Blacks. It's probably the worst time of day to watch a game of rugby.However two die-hard Pumas fans will be in full voice when their team takes on the All Blacks in the wee hours of Monday morning.Ramiro Viaz and Emiliano Tade are a long way from their native Argentina Read more [...]

YEREVAN, SEPTEMBER 15, ARMENPRESS. Geographic location and distance is not an obstacle for the further development of tourism relations between Armenia and Argentine and the fact that Argentines show great interest towards Armenia prove that we are on the right path. The Ambassador of the Argentine Republic to the Republic of Armenia, Gonzalo Urriolabeitia, expressed such a viewpoint. “Armenpress” reports that at the opening of “Argentina by you” tourism seminar the Ambassador stressed Read more [...]

NII Holdings has announced a deal to sell nearly half of its Argentinean subsidiary to a local investor. Under the terms of the deal, Grupo Clarin acquired a 49% equity interest in Nextel Argentina and an option to acquire the remaining 51% equity interest in Nextel Argentina upon receipt of approvals from the regulatory authorities in Argentina for total consideration of $178 million, of which $159 million was paid up front -- with the remaining amount due within 30 days. The net proceeds Read more [...]

<!-- By Paul Ploumis15 Sep 2015 Last updated at 01:54:50 GMTThe iron ore imports by Argentina dropped sharply during the month of June this year, says recent trade statistics released by the countrys National Institute of Statistics and Censuses (INDEC).SAO PAULO (Scrap Monster):The trade statistics released by the National Institute of Statistics and Censuses (INDEC) of Argentina for the month of June this year indicates sharp decline in iron ore imports by the country. The countrys iron Read more [...]

News Home More from Local News Monday, September 14th 2015 08:21A guard of honour has been held for the Argentinian Rugby Team, as a Hertfordshire school officially welcomed players to England and Wales...Haileybury School near Hertford was chosen to host the official ceremony, which also included a performance of the Rugby World Cup theme song 'World in Union'. Family members of the team were invited, as well as local VIPs and representatives Read more [...]

New Zealand can expect a tougher test from Argentina in their World Cup opener on Monday morning (NZT) than in July when the All Blacks eased to a comfortable victory in Christchurch, Pumas coach Daniel Hourcade said. The two favourites to progress from Pool C clash at Wembley and Hourcade said his side will offer more than they did when losing 39-18 in their opening Rugby Championship game. "We only had a short time Read more [...]

A recent report issued by the “Bolsa de Comercio de Rosario” ranks countries according to their position in the global trade of grains, oils and sub products. According to the ranking, Argentina has the largest relative participation. Estimates suggest the global production of grains surpassed 3 billion tonnes in the 2014-2015 season. The Read more [...]