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President Cristina Fernandez decreed Thursday that Argentina will provide direct cash subsidies of about $47 a month per child to families whose parents are unemployed or work informally.
Argentina's Senate overwhelmingly approved a law that will transform the nation's media landscape on Saturday, and President Cristina Fernandez quickly signed it into law.
Argentina's president made a major concession Monday as she seeks votes for a proposed media law, saying telephone companies should not be allowed to compete for television customers after all.
Argentina's transportation secretary has become the second Cabinet member to quit since President Cristina Fernandez's party suffered a crushing defeat in congressional elections.
Argentina's president expressed defiance Monday after voters took away the ruling party's edge in Congress.
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — Former President Nestor Kirchner formally launched his campaign for a congressional seat Thursday night in a bid to rejuvenate the sagging popularity of the woman who succeeded him — his wife, Cristina Fernandez.
Argentine farmers say they will halt grain and beef sales for seven days to protest President Cristina Fernandez's plan to funnel soy export taxes into an emergency fund for the provinces.
Argentina will funnel 30 percent of tax income levied on soy exports into an emergency fund destined for the nation's 23 provinces, President Cristina Fernandez announced Thursday.
President Cristina Fernandez announced Tuesday she will send Congress a bill to nationalize defense contractor Lockheed Martin Corp.'s aircraft maintenance facility in central Argentina.
President Cristina Fernandez on Friday proposed moving congressional elections forward by four months to let the government focus more on fighting economic problems and less on politics, but her critics called it a bald attempt to lock in votes before her political support erodes.
President Cristina Fernandez on Thursday summoned the U.S. ambassador to discuss the CIA director's speculation that the world economic crisis could destabilize some Latin American governments.
Fidel Castro watched the U.S. inauguration on television and says he doesn't doubt Barack Obama's "honesty," breaking a monthlong silence with an essay published Thursday in Cuba's state-run press.
President Cristina Fernandez is promising Argentine farmers subsidized fertilizer and low interest loans for farm machinery as the world economic crisis slashes crop prices.
Argentine President Cristina Fernandez says she's cutting export taxes on many farm goods to help stimulate production.
President Cristina Fernandez and more than 100 Argentine business leaders are on their way to Russia for a two-day state visit aimed at bolstering trade and signing energy and mining agreements.
The lower house of Argentina's congress has approved a bill meant to lure investment back home and increase tax revenues.
President Cristina Fernandez on Wednesday sent lawmakers a bill to lure investment back home and put taxes into government coffers, but analysts said it may do little to help Argentina overcome the global economic crisis.
Brazilian stocks closed moderately higher Monday on news of a merger that would create South America's largest private-sector banking group, while Argentina's leading index climbed 4.6 percent.
President Cristina Fernandez proposed a government takeover of nearly US$30 billion in private pension funds on Tuesday, saying retirees must be protected from the global financial crisis.
Argentina will pay its entire US$6.7 billion debt to the Paris Club of lending nations, President Cristina Fernandez said Tuesday, shoring up sagging investor confidence and opening the door to needed new capital as its economy slows.
Argentine President Cristina Fernandez on Saturday denied opposition claims that her husband, former President Nestor Kirchner, runs her presidency.
In a July 16 story before the Senate vote on President Cristina Fernandez's grain-export taxes, The Associated Press incorrectly reported the first name of a political analyst. His name is Ricardo Rouvier, not Roberto.
Argentina's state news agency said the president's top aide has resigned following the Senate's rejection of a government-backed export tax hike.
An Argentine Senate vote rejecting divisive export taxes Thursday may boost grain supply and put more food on the world's tables — if President Cristina Fernandez accepts the surprise veto by lawmakers from her own party.
Argentines vote against 'power couple' - Americas- msnbc.comBUENOS AIRES, Argentina - Argentina's first couple suffered a stunning setback in an election seen as a referendum on their political dynasty, losing control of both houses of Congress.
Smoke Cloud Engulfs Argentine Capital For 5th Day A thick cloud of smoke covered Buenos Aires for a fifth day on Saturday, the fallout from field burning by ranchers that has forced the closure of highways, flight delays and traffic congestion.
The Return of the 'Cacerolazo' in ArgentinaThousands of middle-class Argentines took to the streets late Tuesday in a "cacerolazo" or pot-banging protest, this time against the centre-left government of President Cristina Fernández, showing that the methods learned in the crisis that broke out in late 2001 are still aliv …
Cosmetic Changes: The Argentine EconomyThis article argues that as Cristina takes over the nation, the lack of a real national development plan and the government's growing disregard for democratic institutions hamper efforts to address challenges like rising inflation and a serious energy shortage.
Argentina: 'It Will Be Harder for Me Because I'm a Woman,' Says New PresidentIn an unusual ceremony that anticipates continuity but with nuances, Senator Cristina Fernández took office Monday as the first elected female president of Argentina, succeeding her husband, outgoing President Néstor Kirchner.
Cristina gets keys to Casa Rosada (from her husband)The glamorous first lady of Argentina, Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner, is celebrating a convincing victory in the presidential elections, securing a place in the history books as the first woman to be elected as head of state of her country and completing a most unusual husband-t …
First Lady Becomes President of ArgentinaCristina Fernández de Kirchner, the wife of Argentina's president, Nestor Kirchner, has become the first woman to be elected president in Argentina's history, according to the latest official results published today.
Argentina's Upcoming ElectionIf this is to be a dynasty, then Argentina could do far worse.
Kirchner to press Iran at UN for aid on Argentine bombing probeArgentine President Nestor Kirchner will press Iran to cooperate in a probe of a 1994 terrorist attack in Buenos Aires
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