Noticias del 2010 , page 34

Martes, 5 de enero de 2010 - 00:59 UTC

Argentina’s inflation third highest in the world, say private consultants

Private consultants estimate that Argentina's inflation in 2009 and in spite of the devalued government statistics was the third highest in the world behind the Democratic Republic of Congo and Venezuela.

Martes, 5 de enero de 2010 - 00:33 UTC

PM Brown admits he is the underdog in the forthcoming general election

UK Gordon Brown has admitted he is the underdog in the forthcoming general election battle - but insisted he is ready to “fight” for Britain.

Martes, 5 de enero de 2010 - 00:31 UTC

Argentine car production booming expects record year in 2010

Argentine car manufacturers are looking ahead with great optimism to what they consider an “excellent” 2010 when they expect to break several records, according to Cesar Luis Ramirez Rojas, president of the Argentine car manufacturers association.

Martes, 5 de enero de 2010 - 00:29 UTC

Brazilian exports in 2009 suffer worst performance in six decades

Brazil trade surplus in 2009 was 24.615 billion US dollars the lowest since 2002 (13.13 billion USD) and the worst since President Lula da Silva has been in office, according to the latest release from the Development, Trade and Industry ministry.

Martes, 5 de enero de 2010 - 00:26 UTC

Dakar rally considered a “gold mine” for northern Chile tourism industry

The Dakar Rally that began in the Southern Cone on New Year's Day has some people applauding, but others not so happy.

Lunes, 4 de enero de 2010 - 23:15 UTC

Chile’s presidential January 17 run-off in its decisive leg

On Sunday evening Chile's two presidential hopefuls - billionaire businessman Sebastian Piñera and Senator Eduardo Frei - began airing five-minute TV spots designed to win votes for the January 17 run-off presidential election. The spots will run through January 14.

Lunes, 4 de enero de 2010 - 22:55 UTC

China buys into Canada’s tar sands; Angola signs oilfield deals with Iraq

Canada's Industry Minister, Tony Clement, has given PetroChina the go-ahead for a 1.7 billion US dollars acquisition of two oil sand projects.

Lunes, 4 de enero de 2010 - 22:53 UTC

Uruguayan beef and vegetables in Argentina’s 2011menu

Argentina is a nation that prides itself on having more cattle than people but because of erred policies may soon be forced to import beef to keep its meat-loving citizens happy at the dinner table.

Lunes, 4 de enero de 2010 - 22:50 UTC

President Chavez imposes draconian power saving program

Venezuelans have received 2010 with the announcement of an extremely severe power-saving program forcing all shopping malls, bars, restaurants, discos and cinemas to close business several hours a day.

Lunes, 4 de enero de 2010 - 22:49 UTC

Argentina recalls events of 1833 and reiterates Malvinas claim

On the 177th anniversary of the “illegitimate occupation” by the United Kingdom of the Malvinas Islands, Argentina “repudiates” events of 3 January 1833 and calls on the UK to comply with the mandate of the international community and find a peaceful solution to the conflict.