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Messi's commitment to Argentina unwavering

By German Fernandez Moores

September 3, 2015

Over the past year, I have often said that whoever wins Argentina’s Oct. 25 elections, including government candidate Daniel Scioli, will be much better than outgoing President Cristina Fernández. But after interviewing Scioli recently, I’m less optimistic about Argentina’s post-election future.During the interview from his office in Buenos Aires, Scioli — the current front-runner in the polls — didn’t depart one inch from the Fernández government’s far—fetched narrative claiming Read more [...]

As the prospects for the Brazilian automotive industry remain negative, Argentina, a key partner for Brazil’s auto segment, is also experiencing the impact of a stagnant market.As demand for autos in Brazil have declined in the past few months, Argentina has started to feel the impact of a slow demand for auto exports. Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) Group has announced it will partially suspend car output for nine days in September at its plant in the city of Cordoba.According to a media report, Read more [...]

After being snubbed for both the World Cup and Copa America, Fiorentina's defensive leader Gonzalo Rodriguez has, along with Roncgalia, been called up by coach Geraldo Martino for the Argentina selección to replace an injured Ezequiel Garay. Gonzalo last received one of his 6 international caps in June 2008 during a 0-0 draw against the United States. Argentina returns to the United States for friendlies against Bolivia and Mexico to prepare for World Cup qualification. The Argentines are Read more [...]

Argentina’s central bank has ordered HSBC’s local unit to name a new president and vice president for failing to prevent money laundering and tax evasion. Ricardo Echegaray, head of Argentina’s AFIP tax agency, approves of the Central Bank’s punitive demands on HSBC. “HSBC Argentina complies with the laws and regulations that govern its activity in the country and will continue cooperating with the Justice and regulators in Argentina”, the bank maintains. HSBC rejected the charge, Read more [...]

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) " Former Argentine President Carlos Menem is refusing to testify in a trial in which he is accused of derailing the investigation into the South American nation's worst terrorist attack. The 1994 bombing at a Jewish community center in Buenos Aires killed 85 people and remains unsolved. The 85-year-old Menem declined to testify Thursday through a videoconference from his home in La Rioja, about 700 miles (1,150 kilometers) north of Buenos Aires. A former top judge and Read more [...]

FIFA have released the latest September update to the official world rankings, with a Lionel Messi inspired Argentina still the best international side on the planet.Belgium have kept hold of second place, a spot the Red Devils' Golden Generation reclaimed earlier this summer, while world champions Germany remain third.The rest of the rest of the top seven (Colombia, Brazil, Portugal, Romania) are all non-movers. Chile have risen two places to 8th, their highest ranking for nine years. England Read more [...]

Copa America winner Chile rises two places to No. 8 in the FIFA rankings still led by Argentina.Chile's swap with No. 10 England is the only top-10 movement after no elite teams played last month. Ranking changes reflect matches played since 2011 reducing in value.Belgium edges World Cup winner Germany for the No. 2 slot. Colombia and Brazil remain in fourth and fifth.Wales are ninth and above neighbor England.Algeria leads African nations at No. 19.Mexico is CONCACAF's best at No. 26, two ahead Read more [...]

The Argentine soccer team maintained its No.1 rankings in the latest FIFA World rankings announced on Thursday. There was no change in the top four positions as Argentina was followed by Belgium, Germany and Colombia. England was placed 10 as its August ranking was 8. FIFA world rankings published on Thursday (August position in parentheses)- 1. Argentina (1) 2. Belgium (2) 3. Germany (3) 4. Colombia (4) 5. Brazil (5) 6. Portugal (6) 7. Romania (7) 8. Chile (10) 9. Wales Read more [...]

Gabriel Juncos is rolling down a sidewalk in Córdoba in his wheelchair, explaining his mayoral campaign plans, when one of the wheels gets stuck in a hole in the pavement. Two pedestrians pass him in a huff. Undeterred, Juncos manoeuvres the chair out of the rut and keeps talking. He’s clearly seen much worse. Two blocks later, one of the other candidates in Juncos’s party also runs into trouble. A ramp at the curb doesn’t extend low enough for wheelchairs. “I’m going to take the street,” Read more [...]