'Maradona Syndrome' Bad for Argentina
Andres Oppenheimer

In Argentina, where soccer and politics are so closely intertwined, the humiliating defeat of superstar coach Diego Maradona's national team in the World Cup could be an excellent opportunity for the country to rethink its worship of individualism over teamwork. But it's not clear that it will happen.

No Allies -- But Plenty of Enemies
Victor Davis Hanson

Almost 30 years after losing a war over the Falkland Islands, Argentina is once again warning Britain that it still wants back what it calls the Malvinas. In response, the Obama administration announced that it would remain neutral. There are many reasons why American neutrality here is a bad idea.

Corruption Puts Argentines in Sour Mood
Andres Oppenheimer

Contrary to what one might think, the general sense of hopelessness is not due to the economy. Argentina has sailed through the world economic crisis relatively unscathed thanks to high commodity prices, and economists project a growth of at least 4 percent this year. Rather, it's because Argentines see no way out for the massive political corruption

Street Blockades Breed 'Anything-Goes' Culture
Andres Oppenheimer

The street blockades that almost paralyzed Mexico City and Buenos Aires in recent days, interrupting traffic and keeping millions of people from going to work, are becoming a major economic problem. But their invisible costs may be larger than their immediate monetary impact

Many Believe End of Argentina's 'K' Era Nears
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Weeks before Argentina's much-awaited June 28 legislative elections, there is a growing consensus that populist President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner will lose her majority in Congress, and that there will be major political changes in this country.

Maradona gets the boot!
After the Argentina national team´s not-so-successful World Cup run, Diego Maradona´s contract has n

MESSI WINS GOLDEN BALL AWARD
Lionel Messi was born on June 24,1987. His birth number is 6(2+4=6) He is the 6th Barca player to wi

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Amazing New Mummy in Salta Museum
Despite controversy, an incredibly well preserved mummy of a 15 year old sacrificed Incan girl is no

Thousands march against the government in southern Argentina
Thousands of people have marched against the government in the southern Argentinian city of Rio Gall

Cocaine scourge in Argentina?
From BBC world news: The United Nations says the increase in the use of cocaine paste, or paco, in A

Modern Evita bids for leadership in Argentina as husband stands aside
They are South America’s ultimate power couple, recalling the heyday of Juan Domingo Perón and his w

After decades, it snows in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Let me tell you guys, it’s NOT supposed to snow where I live! The last recorded ACTUAL snow wa

Hospital admits Diego Maradona for drug and alcohol issues
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (Reuters) — Argentine soccer great Diego Maradona was taken to a Bueno

Francis Ford Coppola Buys Mansion in Palermo Soho, Buenos Aires
US film director Francis Ford Coppola and his daughter Sofia shelled out $900,000 for a Petit Hotel

Argentina welcomes Bush...kind of
While Bush was in Brazil last week, Venezuelan president Hugo Chavez went to neighboring Argentina.

Interpol/Argentina v. Hezbollah/Iran
Interpol, the international police organization, has finally taken the necessary step of issuing red

Ex-Argentine Captain Denies Abducting Nuns
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) A former Argentine navy captain dubbed the “Angel of Death”

World Court rules in Favor of Argentine Protesters
THE HAGUE, Netherlands: The World Court on Tuesday rejected a request by Uruguay to order Argentina

Second Argentine judge orders Isabel Peron arrested
BUENOS AIRES- (Reuters) A second Argentine judge issued an international arrest warrant on Tuesday f

Anchovy fishing may harm penguins in Argentina's Patagonian coast region
Over-fishing by humans could cause a famine among penguins on the Patagonian coast of Argentina, U.S

Argentina sees ex-agents behind missing witnesses
Shaken by disappearances of two “dirty war” witnesses in three months, Argentina’s

Thousands emerge for Pillow Fight in Buenos Aires
Are you a snob? Are you crazy? Do you have any mental disorder? Do you hate your wife and kids? Do y

President Bush's Daughters Asked to Leave Argentina
According to sources, the U.S. embassy encouraged the two girls to cut their stay short because the

Thousands Attend Crazy Pillow Fight in Buenos Aires
Argentina just saw it’s first ever ‘Flashmob’ event, with thousands of people join

Iran ex-president sought for '94 Argentina bombing
A federal judge in Argentina said Thursday he was seeking the “international capture” of

'Special Relationship' With the U.S. Is Dead, Say British MPs
The UK should be “more willing to say no” to America.

Could Britain Beat Argentina?
The Falklands row highlights the shocking state of Britain’s armed forces.

Argentina Reignites Falklands Row
The Falklands War round two may be on its way.

World Prepares to Dump the Dollar
American economists think the world can’t afford to let go of the dollar’s reserve currency status. The world is about to teach them differently.

Argentina Wages Economic War on the Falklands
Is Great Britain too weak and too distracted to respond?

Argentina Renews Claim to Falklands
Will we soon see a changing of the guard of this strategic sea gate?

Dollar's Days Are Numbered, Says Historical Record
Will the American dollar last? The past of paper currencies is a list of failures: Every fiat currency in history has ended essentially worthless.

Britain's Last Strands of Empire
The 25th anniversary of the Falklands War has called forth a renewed effort by Argentina to force Britain to yield its control of a historically crucial sea gate.

Britain on Course to Lose Falklands
The Falkland Islands, one of two remaining sea gates of the many once possessed by Great Britain, are being sought after by Argentina once again. Will Britain give in this time?

Russia, Venezuela Unravel Financially

India-South America trade deal to be expanded
India's Minister of State for Commerce and Industry Jyotiraditya Scindia said here Thursday that India and a trade bloc of South American countries have agreed to expand a trade agreement.

Japanese-Argentine tango champs speak universal language
BUENOS AIRES, Sept 3 — Chizuko Kuwamoto and Diego Ortega can barely understand each other, but no words can bring them closer than the sultry language of the tango, a shared passion that got the...

Serbia beats Argentina to win Group A at worlds
Novica Velickovic, left, from Serbia and Luis Scola, right, from Argentina, during their World Basketball Championship preliminary round match in Kayseri, Turkey, Thursday, Sept. 2, 2010. (AP Photo/Pe...

Argentina planning England match next year - agent
BUENOS AIRES - Big soccer rivals Argentina and England could play a friendly on February 9, 2011, the man charged with organising the South American team's international calendar said on Thursday. "I...

Serbia beats Argentina to win Group A at worlds
KAYSERI, Turkey (AP)—Aleksandar Rasic made four free throws in the last 11 seconds Thursday to help Serbia beat top-ranked Argentina 84-82 and win Group A at the basketball world championship....

South America a likely booster
Submit your comment South America is likely to be a growing source market for tourism to South Africa, according to Nick Seewer, the former managing director of the five-star Mount Nelson Hotel in Cap...

Argentina's Lionel Messi Expecting Open Game Against World Champions Spain
Spain next week.The teams meet in a friendly for the second time in the space of a year, this time at El Monumental in Buenos Aires, with la Furia Roja having won the last meeting 2-1 in November 2009...

U.S. routs Iran to keep slate clean; Argentina also 4-0
Still unbeaten: Derrick Rose of the United States goes up for a shot against Iran's Hamed Haddadi in their preliminary round game at the FIBA World Championship on Wednesday. The U.S. won 88-51. AP ...

USD/JPY bearish trend remains strong
Forex: USD/JPY bearish trend remains strong FXstreet.com (Buenos Aires) – USD/JPY Current Price: 84.25. Still under pressure despite US stocks managed to post gains for third day in a row, Jap...

EUR/USD rangebound ahead of NFP
Forex: EUR/USD rangebound ahead of NFP FXstreet.com (Buenos Aires) – EUR/USD Current price: 1.2825. Trading in a 40 pips range since mid American session as volume decreased on cautious ahead ...

Petrobras shares up as oil-rights deal moves ahead
LOS ANGELES (MarketWatch) -- Sao Paulo-traded shares of Brazilian oil giant Petroleo Brasileiro SA rose Thursday, outperforming the broader market in the wake of the company's long-awaited oil-rights ...

Latin American, Caribbean exports to jump 21 per cent this year, finds UN study
A new United Nations study says that exports from Latin America and the Caribbean will grow by 21.4 per cent this year, owing mainly to purchases from Asia - particularly China - and the normalization...

Argentina falls, knockout round set
Australia 76, Angola 55 Patty Mills scored 11 points to help Australia clinch third place in Group A. Australia broke open the game with an 11-0 run in the second quarter. No player scored in double f...

Hezbollah plans more attacks in Argentina
Buenos Aires - The Simon Wiesenthal Centre said Thursday in Buenos Aires that the armed Islamic organization Hezbollah has dormant cells in South

Argentina and England win tight second matches at World Cup
ROSARIO, Argentina - England upset Olympic silver medallists China 1-0 with a first-minute goal for their second victory at the women's hockey World Cup on Tuesday. Hosts Argentina also notched their...

U.S. routs Iran to keep slate clean; Argentina also 4-0
Still unbeaten: Derrick Rose of the United States goes up for a shot against Iran's Hamed Haddadi in their preliminary round game at the FIBA World Championship on Wednesday. The U.S. won 88-51. AP ...

Petrobras Shares Up As Oil-rights Deal Moves Ahead
-traded shares of Brazilian oil giant Petroleo Brasileiro SA rose Thursday, outperforming the broader market in the wake of the company's long- awaited oil-rights agreement that paves the way for a ...

Petrobras Shares Up As Oil-rights Deal Moves Ahead
-traded shares of Brazilian oil giant Petroleo Brasileiro SA rose Thursday, outperforming the broader market in the wake of the company's long- awaited oil-rights agreement that paves the way for a ...

Brazil Stocks Climb; Rate Decision Due
Mexican and Brazilian stocks climbed and the countries' currencies surged Wednesday, with investors opening September in the mood to take on risk following strong manufacturing reports from

Petrobras Shares Up As Oil-rights Deal Moves Ahead
-traded shares of Brazilian oil giant Petroleo Brasileiro SA rose Thursday, outperforming the broader market in the wake of the company's long- awaited oil-rights agreement that paves the way for a ...

Symposium Focuses on Christian View of Ecology
Zenit.org ).- A symposium on the "Christian Spirituality of Ecology" raised a warning that biodiversity is being irreversibly annihilated. Participants from 16 countries gathered for the Aug...

Nuclear Safeguards System an Example for the World
BUENOS AIRES, Sep 2, 2010 (IPS) - A system of mutual safeguards, created nearly two decades ago by Argentina and Brazil for in-situ verification of the peaceful use of nuclear power in both countries,...

U.S., Argentina’s Meeting on Science and Technology
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesman September 1, 2010 MEDIA NOTE United States and Argentina Will Hold First Bilateral Meeting on Science and Technology The Governments of the United S...

First time ever Argentine purchase of Russian military hardware
Russia has signed a “historic” contract to deliver Mi-17 helicopter to Argentina, a member of a Russian delegation said on Wednesday according to a report from Russian news agency RIA Novo...

Latin American Stocks Fall As Growth Fears Linger
Mexican stocks were among those in major Latin American markets that dropped Monday, further cementing losses toward the end of a month dogged by a slew of U.S. reports that heightened worries about...

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B2Gold Corp. Announces Option Agreement on the Cebollati Gold Property, Uruguay and Positive Initial Trench Results
B2Gold Corp. (TSX:BTO)(OTCQX:BGLPF) ("B2Gold" or the "Company"), is pleased to announce that it has reached an agreement with Weeping Apple S.A. ("Weeping Apple"), a private Uruguayan company, to opti...

Six die in nursing home fire in Argentina
At least six residents died and two others were injured in a fire at a nursing home in Cordoba, the capital of the like-named Argentine province in Argentina, Sept. 2, 2010. (Xinhua Photo)

Argentina continues to top Group A after beating Jordan
Argentina continued to top Group A following day-four games played in Kayseri on Wednesday. Group leader Argentina upset Jordan 88-79. Serbia had a 94-79 victory over Australia while Angola toppled Ge...

SES ASTRA Takes 3D Initiative
LUXEMBOURG - (Business Wire) SES ASTRA, an SES company (Paris:SESG)(LuxX:SESG), announced today a new initiative to support the introduction of 3D television in Europe. As part of the initiative, the ...

First time ever Argentine purchases of Russian military hardware
Russia has signed a “historic” contract to deliver Mi-17 helicopter to Argentina, a member of a Russian delegation said on Wednesday according to a report from Russian news agency RIA Novost...

Marcela Mora y Araujo: Argentina's team in post-World Cup transition
Rebuilding the sense of team after the painful World Cup exit, and following on from the discharge of Diego Maradona, was never going to be easy for Argentina. Only a handful of Argentinian press travelled to Dublin, to cover the 1-0 friendly win against Ireland on Tuesday, which marked the international soccer launch of the new Aviva stadium, as well as that of Sergio "Checho" Batista's interim appointment to the adult men's squad.

Buenos Aires gym collapses; 12 rescued
Argentinian authorities rescued 12 people who had become trapped in rubble after a gym in Buenos Aires collapsed Monday. Rescuers continued to search in the debris, but they said they didn't expect to find anyone else.

Argentina 4-vehicle accident leaves at least 5 dead
At least five people died Tuesday night in a four-vehicle crash in northeastern Argentina, the state news service reported Wednesday.

Chilean archbishop criticizes Argentina's same-sex marriage law
The battle over same-sex marriage in Latin America has moved to Chile, where the nation's Roman Catholic archbishop said this weekend such unions are an "aberration."

Argentina celebrates first same-sex marriage since new law enacted
Two men who have been together for 34 years have become the first couple to obtain a same-sex marriage since it became legal in Argentina on July 15.

Cold temperatures cause death, damage in South America
An intense cold front in southern Latin America continues to blanket the region, causing deaths, school and highway closures, and other woes.

Argentina braces for more frigid temperatures
A weeklong cold snap that has killed at least eight people in Argentina is expected to continue Monday, state media reported.

8 die in Argentina cold snap
At least eight people have died in a cold snap in Argentina in the past several days, the nation's state-run news agency reported.

Argentina legalizes same-sex marriage
Argentina became the first Latin American country on Thursday to legalize same-sex marriage.

Large protest held ahead of Argentine same-sex marriage vote
Thousands of Argentine protesters opposed to a same-sex marriage bill to be debated in the Senate demonstrated in front of Argentina's Congress Tuesday.

Marcela Mora y Arajuo: End of a dream for Argentina, not end of the world
A dark and somber mood descended over a nation as the whistle marked end of play and the young men who had carried the dreams and hopes of millions marched -- tearful, exhausted and drained -- off the field for the last time at this World Cup.

Former Argentina dictator to go on trial in rights abuse case
A former Argentinian dictator and an ex-army chief are scheduled to go on trial this week on charges of human rights abuses during the nation's right-wing rule from 1976-83, the government's Judicial Information Center said.

'Death flights' suspect returned to Argentina
An Argentine pilot accused of participating in "death flights" during the nation's "dirty war" in the 1970s and '80s has been extradited from Spain and will face charges Friday, the government's Judicial News Service reported.

Argentina's U.S. ambassador named foreign minister
Argentina's ambassador to the United States, Hector Timerman, will become the new foreign minister, replacing Jorge Taiana, who resigned Friday, the government said.

TV helicopter crash kills 2 in Argentina, station says
A news helicopter for Buenos Aires, Argentina, TV station C5N crashed Friday, killing both men on board, the station announced.

Argentina doctors charged in baby's death, report says
Three doctors in Argentina have been charged with homicide in the death of a baby during birth in 2008, the government-funded news agency said Friday.

Court releases details on rights abuses by Argentina dictator
An Argentina federal court released a 423-page decree Tuesday detailing the facts against a former dictator sentenced last month to 25 years in prison for violating human rights.

'Open Door' spells freedom for gay senior citizens
Despite what has traditionally been regarded as a macho culture, Argentina has been viewed in recent years as a leader on gay rights issues in Latin America.

Argentina province OKs chemical castration for rapists
Officials in Argentina's Mendoza province have authorized chemical castration for rapists after a significant increase in sexual assaults last year.

How TOMS Shoes founder Blake Mycoskie got started
My first venture was a door-to-door laundry business for students that I started while on a partial tennis scholarship at Southern Methodist University in Dallas. I wanted to do something that didn't depend on my hands to create value.

Argentina grandma to face trial over pot plants
A federal appeals court in Argentina has ruled that a grandmother must stand trial for growing two marijuana plants in her backyard.

Clinton pushes talks in Falklands dispute
U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said it is important for Argentina and Britain to hold talks about the disputed Falkland Islands, but she did not commit to mediating them.

Neighbors rally to support Argentina over Falklands
A number of Latin American countries have rushed to offer their support to Argentina in its long-running territorial dispute with Britain over the Falkland Islands.

Argentina beef prices likely to fall after boycott
Three days after a consumers' group called for a meat boycott, the head of Argentina's beef industry said Thursday prices will fall by week's end.

Argentina requires permits for ships heading to Falklands
Argentine President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner signed a decree Tuesday requiring all ships navigating from Argentina to the disputed Falkland Islands to carry a government permit.

Trial starts in Argentina's 'robbery of the century'
About 600 witnesses are expected to testify in a trial that started Monday for a bank heist some call Argentina's "robbery of the century."

Group calls for beef boycott in Argentina
A consumer group called for Argentineans, world leaders in beef consumption, to boycott the meat for a week in an effort to lower prices, news reports said.

Former Uruguayan officer extradited to Argentina
A former Uruguayan military officer suspected of participating in Argentina's "Dirty War" was extradited from Brazil to Argentina to face charges, the state-run Agencia Brasil reported.

Earthquake strikes off coast of Argentina
A 6.3-magnitude earthquake struck off the southern coast of Argentina on Sunday, the U.S. Geological Survey reported.

Scary lessons from Argentina
I spent the Christmas holidays in two very similar nations, with two radically different histories.

Spectator at race in Argentina dies after being struck by vehicle
A woman watching the Dakar Rally in Argentina died Saturday after a vehicle in the event went off the track, striking her and other fans, race organizers said.

Floods leave 3,000 displaced in Argentina; at least 2 people dead
Rain-fueled flooding in Argentina has killed at least two people and forced the evacuation of 3,000 residents, officials said Tuesday.

Reporter's notebook: Building a greener future from bamboo
I am riding in a small boat along the banks of the murky Parana River and I feel lucky. Lucky that the rain finally subsided and the sun has come out in Argentina, and lucky that my job occasionally puts me into situations like this, where I get to spend a gorgeous morning island-hopping in the pursuit of a story.

Unearthing mysteries of Argentina's 'Dirty War'
Laura Feldman was kidnapped by the Argentine military on February 18, 1978. The 18-year-old was never seen by her family again, a victim of the ruthless regime that ruled Argentina from 1976 to 1983. For 31 years, her sister Ana searched for answers -- and her remains.

Former Argentina dictator, 5 others on trial, accused of rights abuses
Argentina's last dictator and five military leaders who helped rule the country more than 25 years ago went on trial Monday on human rights charges.

Police probe death of witness in Argentina human rights trial
Federal authorities in Argentina are investigating the death of a key witness in a human rights trial that started Tuesday, the official news agency reported.

Eight die in Argentina collision, report says
Eight people died early Monday in Buenos Aires, Argentina, when a city bus and a police ambulance collided, the government news agency reported.

Argentina media bill advances
The lower house of Argentina's Congress has approved a controversial media law that spells out media ownership rules and calls for the creation of a regulatory agency.

Tornado kills 10 in Argentina, report says
A tornado in northeastern Argentina killed 10 people and injured at least 45 late Monday, the state-run news agency reported Tuesday.

Tim Vickery: Readers sound off on progress of soccer in America
I'm off to Argentina for Saturday's anticipated World Cup qualifier between Argentina and Brazil. It's a clash that resonates through the global game -- the two great South American rivals, producers of an extraordinary quantity of the greatest players ever, going at each other with regional pride at stake.

Honduras suspends relations with Argentina
Honduras suspended diplomatic relations with Argentina on Tuesday in retaliation for having its ambassador expelled from Argentina last week.

Gregory Sica: Catching up with South America's World Cup front-runners
With South American qualifying for the 2010 World Cup resuming next month, the top four positioned teams of the continent tested their strength in what ended up being worthwhile friendly matches on Wednesday. While Brazil, Argentina and Chile claimed hard-fought victories in Europe, Paraguay lost in Asia.

Argentina's cattle crisis
Around these parts, Americans anxiously watch our favorite summer economic indicator -- the price of gasoline -- to get a sense of where the economy may be headed. But in Argentina, locals are watching their favorite winter barometer: the price of beef.

Argentina's First Couple face election test
Argentina's President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner and her husband -- who was her predecessor -- have held power since 2003, and Sunday's midterm elections will prove pivotal to her hold on the presidency.

Argentine soldiers sue officers, alleging torture
In 1982, they were young men serving their obligatory military service -- Argentine conscripts who fought against the British that year during the Falklands War. More than 25 years later, many of those former combatants are in a legal battle against their former officers, alleging torture, starvation and murder at the hands of their own military.

Argentina art brushes aside recession fears
As with most industries around the globe, the art world has been taking a hit, as collectors pare down purchases on expensive pieces.

Barter clubs expose Argentina's weakness
They line up early every Saturday morning at the decrepit gymnasium that houses the La Matanza Barter Club.

Colombian sought in 1994 Argentina attack
Argentina's federal prosecutor said he has issued an international arrest warrant for a Colombian suspected of playing a role in the 1994 bombing of a Jewish center that killed 85 people.

Anti-Semitic violence stirs concern in Argentina
A day after police arrested five people in what authorities described as an anti-Semitic demonstration that turned violent, Jews expressed concern Monday over the attack.

Gregory Sica: Argentine clubs are losing ground in the Libertadores
Is Argentine soccer a one-team show? As we near the conclusion of the group stage of the 2009 Copa Libertadores, all but one of the five Argentine participants are in danger of missing out on a place in the knockout phase. Predictably, the only survivor is likely to be Argentina's most dominant club, Boca Juniors.

Thousands in Argentina protest crime
An estimated 10,000 Argentines marched on the historic Plaza de Mayo in the capital, Buenos Aires, on Wednesday to demand more anti-crime measures, reflecting a top priority among Argentines, according to recent polls.

Argentina's government, farmers reach accords
After months of confrontations, Argentina's government and its farmers appeared Tuesday to have made progress toward resolving their differences.

Argentine official: Drug traffickers possibly behind my death threat
The governor of the province of Buenos Aires, Daniel Scioli, said Tuesday that he received a death threat possibly linked to narcotraffickers upset at his government's strong anti-drug policy.

Argentine farmers face ruin as drought kills cattle, crops
In a small farming town 105 kilometers (65 miles) southwest of Buenos Aires, farmers are struggling to nourish their crops and feed their animals. The worst drought in half a century has turned Argentina's once-fertile soil to dust and pushed the country into a state of emergency.

Gregory Sica: 10 future stars at the U-20 South American Championship
Over the years, the Under-20 South American Championship has been used as a highly effective market platform for future prospects to showcase their skills in an attempt to attract lucrative contracts with top European clubs.

World Soccer: Maradona as Argentina coach promises to be wild ride
As a player, Oscar Ruggeri bludgeoned his way through 97 games for Argentina, winning one World Cup and two Copa América titles to become one of his country's most successful internationals. His coaching career, on the other hand, has been an extraordinary run of failure. It began reasonably well at San Lorenzo, when he was close to winning the championship in his first season. But it has been all downhill since then.

Film factbook: Argentine cinema
A blossoming of cinematic creativity has swept Argentina in recent years, bringing about a second golden age of film.

Argentina's autoworkers losing hours with export decline
Argentina's principal carmakers have ordered some factory workers to take unpaid vacations and slashed work schedules for others after a recent drop in auto exports to Brazil and Mexico.

More Woes for Argentina's 'New Evita'
A Miami court finding piles on the trouble facing President Cristina FernÁndez de Kirchner, whose husband is said to be running the government

Maradona to Become Argentina Soccer Coach
Diego Maradona will become Argentina's soccer coach next week, leaving the team in the hands of a national icon whose achievements have been undercut by a controversial history

Argentina grapples with fierce drought
The northern province of Santa Fe usually boasts lush vegetation in September -- the Southern Hemisphere's spring -- but not this year, as Argentina grapples with its worst drought in a century.

Gregory Sica: Argentina looks to springboard its Olympic success
True to the script, an outstanding Argentina team brushed aside all opposition in Beijing as it successfully defended its Olympic gold medal. La Albiceleste proved far superior to all the teams it faced in China as Sergio Batista's squad cruised to six successive victories, scoring 11 goals (second only to Brazil) while only conceding two (best at the Games).

Grant Wahl: Brazil's beautiful game turns ugly
BEIJING -- It was a zany night at Workers' Stadium, a Brazil-Argentina soccer showdown that included a Kobe Bryant-driven human stampede, a good-old-fashioned journalist scuffle, the sight of Diego Maradona talking on a 1980s-style cellphone and a beleaguered Brazilian manager who dressed like a Club Kid, coached like a fraidy-cat and, in the end, mistook me for an Englishman.

Argentina grants gay couples partner pensions
In a nationwide measure, Argentina has granted gay couples the right to collect the pensions of their dead partners.

Gregory Sica: Argentina not quite realizing potential in gold medal defense
With such incredible potential at its disposal, Argentina should proceed to the decisive stages of the Olympic Games without breaking a sweat. Los Albicelestes proved their superiority in the first round by winning all three of their group matches and playing some highly effective soccer. Bit some unexpected weaknesses were also revealed.

Argentina: Kids' Deaths, Shots Linked
Argentine authorities are exploring a possible link between the deaths of 14 children and an experimental vaccine they were taking in a clinical trial run by GlaxoSmithKline

Argentina Declares Obesity a Disease
Argentine senators have approved a bill declaring obesity and other eating disorders diseases covered by the nation's public and private health care programs

Alexander Wolff: Team USA is walking a fine line
The U.S. men will be walking a line no more than a few microns wide at the Beijing Olympics, where they're set to open play against China on Sunday.

Gregory Sica: Argentina is heavily favored to defend Olympic gold
If you're ready to take pity on the teams participating in the Olympics Games, now's the time to do so. With a week to go before the soccer tournament kicks off, you can only imagine what Argentina has in store for its unlucky opponents.

Gregory Sica: A lame result, and bigger issues for Argentina, Brazil
Rivalries don't get much bigger than Argentina and Brazil. Politically, there's no love lost, but when it comes to soccer, both nations absolutely despise each other.

Argentina farm strike turns violent
A three-month standoff between the Argentine government and farmers over export taxes turned violent Saturday.

Controversial tax to fund Argentina's social programs
Argentine farmers are planning their next move after the country's president announced plans to fund a public works program with revenues from a controversial agrarian export tax.

A Meltdown for Argentina's Hillary
The fortunes of Argentina's new leader are falling even faster than those of the former First Lady she's been compared to

Argentine farmers say no to tax changes
Farmers on Friday moved quickly to reject President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner's tax concessions made a day earlier.

Argentine farmers resume strike
Farmers in Argentina decided Wednesday to resume a strike that cut exports, blocked roads and emptied store shelves last month.

Gregory Sica: Argentine clubs no longer Libertadores shoo-ins
When it comes to the Copa Libertadores, no country compares to the dominance of Argentina. Since Independiente gave Argentina its first title victory in 1964, clubs from the soccer-mad nation have accounted for 21 trophies, far more than any other country, including Brazil.

Argentina's economy minister steps down
Argentina's economy minister has resigned in the wake of a crippling farmers' strike that emptied store shelves and cut exports, the country's news agency reported.

Smoke chokes Argentina's capital
Smoke blanketed the Argentine capital Friday as brush fires apparently set deliberately consumed thousands of acres in the provinces of Buenos Aires and Entre Ríos.

Olympic torch arrives in Argentina
As government billboards called on residents in Buenos Aires to enjoy Friday's planned leg of the Olympic torch run, officials in the Argentine capital were planning for possible disruptions such those that have occurred in other relay cities.

Mark Bechtel: MLS opens a pipeline to hemisphere's soccer hotbeds
Sublime skills aside, the three finalists for last year's MVP award had two things in common: All were newcomers to MLS, and all are Latino.

Striking farmers resume blockades in Argentina
Argentine farmers seething at export taxes on their crops resumed blockades of rural highways Monday after talks failed to end a 19-day-old strike that has halted grain exports and emptied supermarket shelves of meat.

Argentina begins yellow fever vaccinations
Argentinians planning to travel to the northern part of the country, Brazil and Paraguay were lining up for vaccinations Tuesday, because of a yellow fever breakout that has killed at least 21 people in the region.

Gregory Sica: Argentina finishes No. 1 -- why does it feel so sour?
Argentina ends the year ranked No. 1 in the world, swept both South American club competitions in 2007 and may boast the most balanced domestic league in the world. So why does it feel like the year is ending on such a down note?

Gregory Sica: Argentina is dazzling again, but true test is up ahead
With dizzying talent at its disposal, most in the soccer world figured Argentina would have no trouble waltzing through South America's World Cup qualifying, which got underway just over a month ago. A spot at South Africa 2010 seemed to be a foregone conclusion.

Gregory Sica: Tiny clubs still contending in wide-open Argentine race
Finally, some positive news from Argentina. It seems like all we hear from the most competitive league in Latin America is reports of violence and corruption.

Gregory Sica: Hooliganism threatens the fabric of Argentine soccer
Hooligans and soccer have always gone together like fish and chips, but in Argentina, they've never had as much influence on the sport as they do now. The effects of hooliganism are getting way out of hand, to the point that the fútbol has taken a back seat to violence and corruption.

U.S. beats Argentina to earn No. 1 seed in semis
LAS VEGAS (AP) -- A new and improved U.S. team was too good for Argentina's B team.

Gregory Sica: Despite loss, Argentina proves it's a contender
Even if it failed to lift its first trophy in 14 years, Argentina showed signs of why it should still be considered a serious candidate to fight for the 2010 World Cup.

Tim Vickery: An Argentina win over Brazil is for good of the game
MARACAIBO, Venezuela -- It's Argentina against Brazil once more in the final of the Copa Am�rica, and time for another clash of South American styles between the continent's big two.

Tim Vickery: South America's finest show their faces at Copa semis
MARACAIBO, Venezuela -- There's been an idea going around South American soccer that the gaps are narrowing between the historic powers and the traditionally weaker teams.

THE WORLD AT RISK
1. ARGENTINA The government's decision to ration gas and electricity for firms rather than raise prices for residential consumers does little to address mounting woes in the energy sector and helps set the stage for future economic problems.

Gregory Sica: Goal-gifted Argentina still the Copa Am�rica favorite
If it keeps playing like this, Argentina should lift its 15th Copa Am�rica in a walk.

Tim Vickery: U.S. stands up to Argentina in Copa opener
Maracaibo is a city with two seasons: summer and the fires of hell.

Tim Vickery: Who can bust through Brazil-Argentina Copa duopoly?
The Copa Am�rica isn't strictly the Brazil and Argentina Show, though the intrigue surrounding South America's biggest powerhouses certainly suggests otherwise.

The world at risk - July 21, 2006
1. MEXICO Calderón's narrow victory is likely to be upheld, but a polarized landscape and a weak mandate will constrain his ability to govern.

Soybeans that give you gas
Argentina is a prime market for making and selling renewable biodiesel fuel thanks to cheap land and labor, as well as bumper crops of soybeans.

Great Escapes: Argentina A cheap (thank the currency) foreign getaway--minus the jetlag
They don't call Argentina the land of six continents for nothing. To the north it's got muggy rain forests; to the south Patagonia, with its stretches of icy landscapes; and in between, lush wine c...

?Quiere Ser Presidente de Argentina?
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Argentina
Why is Argentina such a mess? There are enough explanations floating around. But none of them really explains everything.

Dept. Of Voodoo Economics
Strong currency pegs used to mean one thing to Argentina: Adios, inflation. By linking its peso to the U.S. dollar at a one-to-one rate in 1991, Argentina tamed a grotesque inflation rate--which fe...

Germany Surprises Serbia in Double Overtime
Jan-Hendrik Jagla made a desperation 3-pointer to beat the shot clock with 1:03 left in the second overtime and Germany held on.

France Beats Spain at FIBA World Championships
France made 10 of its last 12 free throws and beat defending champion Spain, 72-66 in a tournament opener.

Argentina Faulted for Reproductive Policies
The government has reversed steps to protect women’s reproductive rights, and backtracked on access to legal abortions, Human Rights Watch says.

In Latin America, a Harbinger of Women's Rights
Argentina’s vote to allow same-sex marriages is a possible sign that perhaps the campaign for women’s rights cannot be too far behind in Argentina.

Argentina Approves Gay Marriage, in a First for Region
The Senate’s vote made Argentina the first Latin American country to authorize same-sex marriage nationwide.

Global Leaders Find Returning World Cup Squads to Be Useful
The role of governments, royalty, and the masses in welcoming home sports players like soldiers from a war is becoming embarrassing.

Argentina Senate to Vote on Gay Marriage
Argentina’s Senate is voting Wednesday on a bill granting gays the broadest marital protections in Latin America.

Just When World Cup Had a Theme, the Story Line Takes a Turn
Before Friday, the power in this tournament belonged to South American favorites. But they found out how quickly it can all go wrong.

Germany Dominates Argentina to Advance to Semifinals
Germany beat Argentina and advanced to the semifinals for the third straight World Cup.

Maradona Deserves Respect and an Apology
Many scoffed when Diego Maradona was named Argentina’s coach, but his team’s performance at the World Cup has vindicated the unorthodox decision.

Germany and Argentina Prepare for Showdown Steeped in History
There is plenty of World Cup history between Argentina and Germany, who face each other in the quarterfinal on Saturday.

Taking the Next Step to the Championship
The eight teams left in the World Cup know that with some big names already out of the tournament, the trophy is there for the taking.

South America Savors a Cup Full of Successes
All five South American teams advanced to the knockout round, and four could reach the semifinals.

Tévez Scores Twice as Argentina Advances to Quarterfinals
Carlos Tévez scored two goals to help unbeaten Argentina advance to the quarterfinals, where it will face Germany.

The Loose Vuvuzela
Diego Maradona goes with inspiration in an asymmetrical world.

Argentina, officially the Argentine Republic (Spanish: República Argentina, Nación Argentina (Argentine Nation) for many legal purposes), is a South American country, constituted as a federation of twenty-three provinces and an autonomous city. It is second in size on the continent to Brazil and eighth in the world. Argentina occupies a continental surface area of 2,766,890 km² (1,068,302 sq mi) between the Andes mountain range in the west and the southern Atlantic Ocean in the east and south.

It is bordered by Paraguay and Bolivia in the north, Brazil and Uruguay in the northeast, and Chile in the west and south. The country claims the British controlled territories of the Falkland Islands (Spanish: Islas Malvinas) and South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands. Argentina also claims 969,464 km² (374,312 sq mi) of Antarctica, known as Argentine Antarctica, overlapping other claims made by Chile and the United Kingdom.

Argentina's political framework is a federal presidential representative democratic republic, in which the President of The Argentine Nation is both head of state and head of government, complemented by a pluriform multi-party system. The current president (2007) is Cristina Fernández de Kirchner, with Julio Cobos as vice president.

The Argentine Constitution of 1853 mandates a separation of powers into executive, legislative, and judicial branches at the national and provincial level.

Executive power resides in the President and his or her cabinet. The President of The Argentine Nation and Vice President are directly elected to four-year terms, limited to two consecutive terms, and the cabinet ministers are appointed by the president.

Legislative power is vested in the bicameral National Congress or Congreso de la Nación, consisting of a Senate (Senado) of seventy-two seats, and a Chamber of Deputies (Cámara de Diputados) of 257 members.

Senators serve six-year terms, with one-third standing for reelection every two years. Members of the Chamber of Deputies are directly elected to four-year term via a system of proportional representation, with half of the members of the lower house being elected every two years. A third of the candidates presented by the parties must be women.

The judiciary is independent of the executive and the legislature. The Argentine Supreme Court of Justice has seven members who are appointed by the President in consultation with the Senate. The rest of the judges are appointed by the Council of Magistrates of the Nation, a secretariat composed of representatives of judges, lawyers, the Congress, and the executive (see Law of Argentina).

Argentina is a member of an international bloc which has some legislative supranational functions. Mercosur is composed of five full members: Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay, and Venezuela. It has five associate members without full voting rights: Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

Source: Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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