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Air Force to take over air control operations for Argentina next Monday

The Argentine government has decided by decree that from Monday the air traffic controllers will again depend on the country’s air force since the trade dispute that remains suspended international flights since last Saturday remains unresolved, according to the Official Gazette of the Republic of Argentina.By means of Decree 1840, President Cristina Fernández ordered to create the Department of General Air Traffic Control in the area of ​​the Air Force in order to concentrate the tasks there, since 2007, were held by the National Civil Aviation (ANAC). Read Article

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Chinese merchants in Buenos Aires continue to receive death threats

Exclusive Chinese merchants were threatened with death Balcarce. In the city there are at least two cases. They made the complaint and requested the intervention of justice. They were asked to pay $ 50,000 to operate. They talk about the Mafia China. “Owner: prepare $ 50,000. It gives an immediate telephone response if …”. Text […]

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Labor issues cause cancellation of Aerolíneas Argentinas domestic flight

According to sources from the local airport terminal, delays lead to beat the operating hours of the pilots. For this reason there was no crew available for the plane took off. Complications have links with union problems facing the state enterprise. Read Article

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Argentina: Man arrested in robbery of Beligian tourists

Puerto Iguazú – The author was identified as Carlos A. Nunes, who police personnel Mission, stopped with the belongings of the tourists to 500 meters from the scene. There was a robbery at the intersection of Fray Luis Beltran and Paulino Amarante. The victims, two Belgian tourists who were staying in the vicinity of the […]

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Argentina: three pilots remain in custody over “death flights”

The Federal Court of Buenos Aires on Friday confirmed the order processing and detention against three pilots and a lawyer for his involvement in so-called “death flights,” a strategy of extermination of opponents used in the last military dictatorship in Argentina ( 1976-1983). The expilotos Alejandro D’Agostino, Enrique José de Saint Georges and Daniel Mario […]

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Argentina promotes Yerba Mate tea tourist route

The Institute of Tourist Promotion of Argentina (INPROTUR) today introduced a new and unique tourist product: the Route of the Yerba Mate, original itinerary that proposes an approach to the entire production chain linked to the popular drink, while the travel provinces of Corrientes and Misiones, on the coast of that country. “Through this proposal, […]

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Whooping cough outbreak on border of Uruguay and Argentina

Detected the first case of whooping cough in Paysandú. It is a two-year-old from Guichon, who was admitted to Salto. According to unofficial information gathered by the newspaper The Telegraph, it is a boy who had been hospitalized recently at the Pereira Rossell Hospital in Montevideo due to a lung condition and there would have […]

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Brazil devises plan to help Argentine tourists

Perfil.com reported that Brazil has acted fast to help tourists from Argentina visiting Brazil and issues with money exchange. Argentines will be able to use their debit cards in pesos to retrieve Brazilian reales from ATM machines. Because of the growing obstacles in Argentina to purchase dollars and other foreign currenicies this new service should […]

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Argentina, man taken into custody,suspect in possible pedophile ring

The operation was carried out this morning Buenos Aires and the Metropolitan Police. They kidnapped a computer and a host of CD and DVD.The case began in Maharashtra and investigate whether it is part of a pedophile ring and corruption of minors.An elderly man was arrested this morning in Berisso suspected of pedophilia, while we […]

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Argentina to begin biometric identification program for all Argentines January 1, 2012

President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner announced yesterday that from 1 January next year all babies born in hospitals in the country not only be identified through fingerprints and toes, but also by the biometric system with photos of the face. In addition, he announced that in future the process will be mandatory for all citizens, […]

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Counterfeit Euros showing up in Formosa, Argentina

elcomercial.com.ar has reported that there are cases of counterfeit Euros being reported to police in Formasa, Argentina. Read Article

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Weather system alert Argentina includes Buenos Aires, Mendoza

According to jornadaonline.com, the National Weather Service issued a weather warning for heavy rain and thunderstorms for the regions of Mendoza, San Luis, La Pampa and Buenos Aires. Storms may include heavy rain, hail, and winds. Read Article

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Buenos Aires Argentina, nine arrested in taxi scam involving counterfeit currencyging counterfeit currency for

Justice and the Federal Police arrested nine people accused of falsifying notes and introduce them to market via taxi passengers, who were exchanged for real dollars. Federal Judge Claudio Bonadio raided 11 homes this week in the Federal Capital and Greater Buenos Aires where the defendants were arrested in the seizure of spurious notes and […]

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Counterfeit cellphones a growing problem in Argentina

The Manufacturers Association Mobile Manufacturers Forum (MMF) warned that “in emerging markets recently experienced a large increase in the sale of fake phones.”Bonturi Aderbal Pereira, MMF director for Latin America, said in an interview with Clarin that although it is difficult to give precise figures on the black market of cell phones have phony 200 […]

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Argentina: Train strikes school bus, at least 7 dead

Tragedy strikes the town of Zanjitas, in San Luis. A train crashed this afternoon against a bus that had about 42 girls between 10 and 12 years and caused at least seven people, six students and the rector of St. Mary’s parochial school in the capital of the province, according to the channel C5N Carlos […]

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Argentina, Chinese market owner shot in neck, suspected Chinese Mafia hit

The owner of a Chinese supermarket was shot in the neck and was taken to Emergency Hospital Clemente Alvarez (HECA) in the reserved state. The incident occurred Tuesday morning in a shop located in the street Arévalo 6200, at the height of Eva Peron to 6200, on the west side of town. Commissioner Arismedi Nestor, […]

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Tucumán, Argentina – private hospitals at standstill, workers strike

The private hospitals in The private hospitals in Tucumán are virtually paralyzed. In most of them, the workers’ wage claims prevented outside attention, and only the guards and hospitalizations are functioning normally.The Association of Health Workers Argentina (ATSA) called the strike at the failure of the joint agreement reached in July, which gave a 33% […]

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Argentina, HIV rates triple for those age 45 and older

HIV infection in adults over 45 years almost tripled in the last decade in Argentina, a trend driven by increased sexual activity thanks to Viagra and are not protected by condoms, according to health statistics released today. The infection rate increased from 7 to 20% of new infections, according to studies of the Argentine Ministry […]

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Cigarettes prices increase ten percent, Argentina

Some brands of cigarettes were increased until reaching 10.64 percent. This is the third year up facing the sector so far in 2011, taking into account that the former were in February and June (5 percent and 3.5 respectively), in order to overcome the revenue year amounting to $ 9,250 million. The further increase above […]

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The new Evita of the 21st Century, “Cristina” dominates naming of babies in Cordoba, Argentina

The wave Kirchner has in Cordoba the first “small seeds” with less than a year. This is the drink to which their parents was named Cristina, because they are supporters of President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner.They call them the “new Evita XXI century”. Cristina and Nestor names are on the rise. In the municipal Civil […]

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Chinese market owners making inroads into Cordoba, Argentina

Shopkeepers are concerned and no wonder. It iss that in the neighborhoods, in the center and in most inner cities of the province, the Chinese supermarket competition is becoming stronger. La batalla recién comienza, So are armed with new marketing strategies to survive in a market in which-landed almost daily, new rivals. The tactic to […]

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Argentina, 60 percent of viagra sold is without prescription

Along with alcohol and ecstasy, Viagra has become a common component outputs and young adults. Today it is considered a “recreational pill”, linked to the demands of a high sexual performance and take “just in case” is becoming more present in the culture night. It is estimated that 60 percent take it without prescription. In […]

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Argentina telling Argentines not to purchase dollars

The Central Bank took several measures to prevent the Argentines continue with the acquisition of the U.S. currency.The national government had yesterday to market $ 140 million to prevent the U.S. currency rises. The draft budget presented by the Executive in the House of Representatives next year estimated that the dollar exchange rate for 2012 […]

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Argentina diplomat tells UN body that Great Britain defies South America

UK “defies South America” when it denies Argentina Malvinas sovereignty “Great Britain defies the whole of South America not allowing Argentina to patrol its own waters and denies South America the right to exercise sovereignty over a space which naturally belongs to her”, said ambassador Argüello during a conference at an Italian university to celebrate […]

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Every four minutes there is a death due to stroke in Argentina

Stroke (CVA) causes one death every four minutes in Argentina, making it the second leading cause of death after heart disease and the leading cause crippling disability in people over 40 years. However, since the state have not been developed preventive measures specific to the pathology and for this reason, Argentina Neurological Society decided three […]

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Argentina to reduce amount of salt in processed foods

In order to reduce the sodium content in processed food groups, the Ministries of Health and Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries of the Nation tomorrow will sign a framework agreement with the Coordinator of Food Industries (COPAL) in order Argentina’s population that decrease the amount of salt and, thus, influence is achieved on one of the […]

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Argentina to export 400,000 tons of wheat

he Government next week will release about 400 thousand tons of wheat for export, he announced today the Secretary of Agriculture, Oscar Solis, and said that, simultaneously, be asked to elevators, cooperatives, and producers to declare the amount of available physical goods this cereal. “Anything over 1.2 million tons, which is what is needed to […]

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Tension heats up between Argentina and Britain over Falklands(Malvinas)

In a new episode of tension between Argentina and Britain over the sovereignty of the Falklands, the Government reiterated tonight his “rejection of the British military presence in Argentine territory and maritime areas of the South Atlantic,” after he knew about the displacement of a warship to the area. Read Article

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Red Alert for Hudson Volcano, Chile

The Chilean government declared a red alert yesterday by the eruption of water vapor in the Hudson volcano in the south of the country, a phenomenon that experts take as a sign of a major eruption. Volcanic activity, accompanied by about 100 earthquakes of low intensity, and forced the evacuation of hundreds of residents of […]

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Argentina using satellites to locate drug and human smugglers

NASA LAUNCH. The Argentine satellite SAC D, placed in orbit THIS YEAR. ITS IMAGES ALSO BE USED IN THE AREA OF SECURITY. Satellites used against drug traffickers and trafficking Enlarge If not enough is done from earth will have to try it from space. That seems to be the spirit of the agreement signed by […]

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Secret World of the Chinese in Argentina

In Fujian province, China practically only children and old people. The rest live abroad, and a good part of them, in Argentina. Far from the superpower whose development surprised the world and, according to economic experts, will be the owner of the century, Argentina who undertook the adventure more than 100,000 Chinese mainland, 80% originating […]

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UK congratulates Argentina’s President in re-election, but states Falklands’ sovreignty not negotiable

The British government congratulated Argentine President Cristina Fernandez on her re-election and historic victory in Sunday’s polls but it also insisted that the sovereignty of the Falklands is “not negotiable”. “We congratulate Cristina Fernandez for her re-election as president of Argentina and look forward to work together in a wide range of global issues which […]

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More residents from Buenos Aires, studying Asian languages

Mandarin Chinese, Japanese and Korean became the most popular non-European languages to study in Buenos Aires in the past five years. According to a study released today by the University Language Centre (CUI), these languages are growing rapidly in comparison with English, French, Portuguese and Italian, which in the past have been the more traditional […]

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Foreigners voting in local election, Corrientes Argentina

People of other nationalities living in the territory of the city of Corrientes are voting for the first time in municipal elections which will be renewed nine councilmen. Thanks to an ordinance passed by the Legislative Council of Corrientes were granted this right to foreign nationals living in the capital of Corrientes, making it an […]

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Argentina, Peruvian transvestite dies after being set on fire in dispute with partner

A Peruvian travesti 38, who was facing death from the 16th of October, when he was doused with fuel and set alight in a house in Berisso, died yesterday at the Hospital San Martin, told this newspaper sources courts. Recall that the victim, identified as Luis Chichay Cano, aka “The Key”, had 60 percent of […]

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Chinese Mafia in Argentina

In the anti-Chinese western media like to talk about “Chinese mafia” to create a bad image of the great emerging power. Meanwhile, “pro-Chinese” (those who do good business with China) prefer to avoid that word. Yuri Doudchitzky of Zaichina, tells us not mince words how the oriental underworld does exist and is out of control […]

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Argentina: Crocodile (Cocodrilo), the new drug for the poor

Crocodile is the new drug for the poor, and those who do not have the resources to pay for heroin.This new drug that would replace the ‘Paco’ is composed of codeine, mixed with gasoline, thinner, hydrochloric acid, iodine and red phosphorus, this mixture will affect consumers because they can die in a period of three […]

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Bats in Argentina carriers of leishmaniasis and leptospirosis

More than 60 percent of bats are placed in trees, mostly a few meters from the houses, especially in palm and mango plants. Studying the possible degree of transmissibility of these diseases to individuals. An investigation of the Faculty of Veterinary Science, Universidad Nacional del Nordeste (UNNE) performs an identification of the bat population of […]

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Survey indicates Argentines among the most optimistic during time of crisis

The Argentines, among the most optimistic response to the crisis 10/21/11 00:00 50% of respondents positively assessed the current economic situation, but that percentage is reduced when one inquires about its soundness in the future, according to an Ipsos survey conducted in 24 countries around the globe. Brazilians also are The survey, which takes place […]

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Mystery in Argentina, the moving swing

The mystery is set in Santa Fe again. As with the famous city hammocks Firmat , a swing of the capital of the province moves suddenly and agitated manner, while the other two sets located sides remain still. The images were captured a few days ago a journalist in a property belonging to the Universidad […]

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Argentina, professionals trained to detect and treat “Chagas”

The Ministry of Public Health, through an interdisciplinary team on Wednesday issued Goya, a training workshop based on the Program regulations for Provincial shortly Chagas control and monitoring of the parasitic disease . They plan to begin work on three major areas of the Department where teams will fall the province and then monitoring will […]

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80 border crossings used by drug traffickers between Paraguay and Argentina

There are over 80 border crossings used by traffickers. Until the end of August there were 650 drug raids. Seized 25 tons of cannabis and arrested 42 people. 90% of prison inmates Candelaria are “mules”. At that time the Paraná mirror reflects only shade, water boatmen earn sheer necessity. Rowing load hurry and fear, unable […]

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Drug Trafficking in the Triple Frontier is a cultural problem according to Argentine Federal Judge

The federal judge who succeeds to Eldorado Posadas, Jose Luis Casals, says there is a miscommunication of what is done in the area and swears he did well in the fight against drug trafficking, but said that the true origin of all there is defined in the Penal Code. “Drug trafficking is a cultural problem. […]

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Study reveals a woman is murdered every thirty hours in Argentina

An NGO in Rosario made ​​a statistic based on femicides in the newspapers. There were 23 murders of women every month. In the province of Buenos Aires there were 65 events in Santa Fe, 21. Were between 14 and 44. The Institute for Legal and Social Studies of Women (undesirable-Woman), Rosario, recorded so far this […]

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Argentina, alarming increase in number of breast cancer cases

It is estimated that breast cancer Argentina sum 17 000 cases a year and kills more than 5 000 women. These alarming figures transcend the world day to combat the disease.”In the world of breast cancer is one of the most common tumors in women and a leading cause of cancer death. It is considered […]

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Psychologist marries student 54 years his junior, Uruguay

Love is stronger or age is unimportant, worth to bring this love story that Tuesday was one of the most intense episodes. She married a man 77 years with a 23 that was his pupil in the school of social psychology, which he heads. Moffatt is a psychologist Alfredo over 50 years of experience now […]

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Beef consumption in Argentina at lowest level in history

Every Argentine currently consumes an average of about 53 kilos of beef a year, the lowest level on record in a country that has more head of cattle than people, according to official and private. In 2000, meat consumption per capita was 66 kilos and in 1958, the oldest official record of 98 kilos, according […]

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Buenos Aires, TEACHERS ON STRIKE

The first of the two-day strike that began in Buenos Aires teachers rejection of the appointment system reform, securitization and promotions in the sector proposed by the Executive of the city began in a “strong” and a 98 percent compliance , according to unions. The mayor Mauricio Macri called the strike “absurd” and “incomprehensible” and […]

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Argentina , couple detained for trafficking Peruvian and Bolivian babys

Formed a band dedicated to newborns buy Bolivian and Peruvian women without resources to deliver adoption in urban centers in the country. They used as a photo album catalog. The investigation is being presided by Judge Norberto Oyarbide. A baby-smuggling ring was broken in the last hours by La Federal Police, through multiple raids in […]

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New book on Hitler claims he died in Argentina

Nazi leader Adolf Hitler did not kill himself in Berlin in 1945 but ended his days in Argentina, a new book has claimed. British journalist Gerrard Williams has told Sky News he and co-author Simon Dunstan found an “overwhelming amount of evidence” to suggest Hitler died an old man in South America. Read Article

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Buenos Aires flights slowly attaining normality

A new day. And ashes, at least in the Capital. The flights at the airport of Ezeiza and Jorge Newbery airport yesterday began returning to normal , albeit with delays and rescheduling that would extend for another three days, after the cancellation suffered as a result of waste Puyehue volcano yesterday the sky covering the […]

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Argentina, volcanic ash phenomenon moves to other regions of the country

DOMESTIC FLIGHTS IMPACTED – Dispelled the ashes over the city of Buenos Aires, the phenomenon moved to other regions of the country by the effects of winds. The presence of volcanic ash warning light came on the road authorities of Buenos Aires, Cordoba and Santa Fe, who warned motorists and drivers on the reduction of […]

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Largest clandestine market in Latin America, La Salada, Argentina

The numbers are not surprising but nonetheless impact: the largest illegal trade fair in the country and Latin America, which employs 7 000 people and has nearly 39 thousand jobs and bill “between 150 and 200 million pesos.” Currently, the Salada houses about 30 000 jobs about 3 or 4 m2, and each tenant must […]

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Argentina, names of those delinquent in child support published in newspapers

Check your name and document number in the newspapers and the Internet was an unwelcome surprise to many of the 296 Mendoza who appear in the log of food debtors. It then approved the amendment to the Provincial Law No. 6879, the list of people who must share to support their minor children to her […]

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Grey ash covers Buenos Aires from Puyehue volcano, flights cancelled

Winds of 120 kilometers per hour up the ash accumulated on the slopes of Puyehue and scattered about Buenos Aires, Entre Rios, Cordoba and even Uruguay. They closed the Jorge Newbery and Ezeiza tracks Córdoba and Montevideo. The gray dust cloak reappeared yesterday in Buenos Aires: the cloud of ash originating from the volcano Puyehue […]

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Saudia Arabia warned Argentina about possible attacks on Saudi, Israeli embassies

Saudi officials advised Argentina four months ago of an alleged Iran-backed plot to kill the Saudi ambassador to Washington and possibly attack the Saudi and Israeli embassies in Buenos Aires, an Argentine diplomatic source said on Thursday. Read Article

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Bolivians rescued in Argentina while working in sweatshop owned by Bolivians

Crimes and Division Summaries of Argentina made a raid for trafficking and labor exploitation in a textile factory that operated in two homes in the neighborhood of Floresta, where they found 21 people working in subhuman conditions. The shop owners were arrested and Bolivian nationality are investigated by the justice department. Read Article

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Police discover small arsenal of weapons in vehicle, La Tablada, Argentina

Rifles, carbines, shotguns and machine guns of different calibers were hidden in the trunk and under the seats of a maroon colored Peugeot 405 parked in President Quintana to 30 bis, in the south of Rosario. A procedure performed by the Association of Special Units of the Regional Unit II pemitió the secuetro than it […]

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Argentina, Chinese market owner killed by suspected Chinese Mafia hit

The owner of a Chinese supermarket in the city was killed by three bullets when attacked in their trade by a hooded man. The incident occurred on Sunday night and, in principle, the researchers believe that this was a new case involving the so-called “Chinese mafia”. The victim was identified by police as He Xin […]

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Buenos Aires court rules that erotic electronic messages by married men, not adultery

A Buenos Aires court ruled that the exchange of “words or messages and erotically charged fantasies” between a married man with a woman not his wife is only “virtual infidelity” and not adultery. A court found that the exchange of “words or messages and erotically charged fantasies” between a married man with a woman not […]

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Argentina, 15,000 women march demanding abortion law

The more than 15 000 women who attended the National Meeting of Women yesterday marched through downtown San Carlos Bariloche, venue of the meeting, and demanded the sanction of a law Congress that includes the abortion safe, legal and free.”There is no room for discussion of abortion or abortion do not, because society is mature […]

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Little Known Drug Route: Buenos Aires to Qatar

In the first fifteen days of September six foreigners have been detained for trying to transport cocaine from Buenos Aires to Qatar via mules. Those arrested are from Europe, South Africa, and Nigeria. according to lanacion.com.ar. Sources affirmed, they allegedly ingested cocaine capsules (liquid cocaine dissolved with solvents similar to nail polish remover) wrapped in […]

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75 percent of vehicles in Allen, Argentina fail technical inspections by government

The operation Vehicular Technical Review held in Allen left in recent days is striking. 75 percent of the vehicles checked were rejected for technical flaws have different – structural. The operative report was prepared by the company that installed SRL Control of 12 to 16 last month, a mobile workshop on Liberty Street which passed […]

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Argentina, three arrested in land swindle victimizing Mennonite group from Bolivia

Chacodiapordia.com reported members of the Bolivian Mennonites informed Argentine authorities they were deceived by three scammers when they purchased lands which belonged to the state in Chaco Province, Argentina. After paying 250 thousand dollars for 28 thousand hectares, the victims were unable to locate the thieves from Ciudad Termal. The suspects were detained after police […]

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Argentina, mules transporting illegal drugs on coach buses detained

In Argentina, 15 kilograms of illegal substances are found being distributed via coach buses. Six people were detained on Monday, September 26, for distributing drugs in long distance buses (coach) and selling them in the Argentine province of Corrientes and throughout Buenos Aires. According to terra.com.ar, these individuals are presumed to be members of an […]

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U.S. energy companies to invest 800 million dollars in Argentina

Argentina’s President Cristina Fernandez met in New York with leaders of American energy companies Exxon Mobil, the world’s largest oil-and AES, which have revealed that the president plans a multimillion-dollar investment of 800 million. Argentine Planning Minister Julio de Vido said the plan means that Exxon, as the Argentine government has known Mark Alberts, president […]

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Argentina,146 deaths reported in federal prisons since 2009

Between 2009 and 2011 there were 146 violent and nonviolent deaths in the 35 federal prisons in our country. The annual report Attorney’s Office Prison appears that the criminal Ezeiza is the unit with more deaths. The Procurator’s Office, Francisco Mugnolo, reported 91 deaths in federal prisons in Argentina. The figure comes from the 2010 […]

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80 Percent of sexually exploited women in Argentina from Paraguay

80 percent of sexually exploited women in Argentina are from Paraguay, according to a report released during the conference against Trafficking in Persons, held at the Embassy of Paraguay in Buenos Aires. The statistic was provided by Josephine Keim, coordinator for preventing and combating trafficking, the Foreign Ministry of Paraguay, based on a study presented […]

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Argentina, canine visceral leishmaniasis outbreak in Corrientes

The Ministry of Public Health confirmed yesterday that the provinces in canine visceral leishmaniasis outbreak affecting Corrientes has already passed the hundred cases. The last infected dogs were detected in the San Martín, where yesterday we developed a vector lock operation. According to the registration of the health portfolio, are 101 Capital infected dogs so […]

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Foot Mouth Disease confirmed in Paraguay, alert for all of Argentina

That the file quoted in the book having added the immediate notification report communicated to the Organization for Animal Health (OIE) which reports on the occurrence of an outbreak of FMD in a cattle of the Department of San Pedro the REPUBLIC OF PARAGUAY. That the sanitary condition of the REPUBLIC OF ARGENTINA requires the […]

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New construction material from cotton husks may fight spread of Chagas in Argentina

Faculty engineers that develop, experiment, panels and blocks using the husk that remains after the cotton gin. The materials could be used in construction. In a unique project that integrates the applied knowledge production with a proposed alternative, researchers at the Santa Fe UTN develop materials for construction waste by a most unusual sometimes becomes […]

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Argentina xenophobic

In Argentina, on 30 August this year, the National Film and Visual Arts (INCAA) Official Gazette published a new regime of “screen quota” greatly deepen the concocted in 1973 in full assault on freedom individual. Se trata -nada más y nada menos- de limitar por la fuerza del aparato estatal las exhibiciones de producciones cinematográficas […]

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Mafia group tied to kidnapping in Triple frontier (Tri-Border)

The group is a remnant of the exterminated band led by the then leader, Valdecir Pinheiro dos Santos. Conocidos delincuentes son los que tuvieron en cautiverio por seis días a Dalia María. Known offenders are those who were in captivity for six days Dalia Maria. Days after the kidnapping occurred on the morning of Aug. […]

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Brazil begins large military operation along triple frontier to slow arms and drug dealing

Brazil’s army began on Friday gave a mega security operation on the Triple Frontier, with the aim of curbing illegal activities as smuggling and drug trafficking and weapons. The Brazilian general Ajax Porto Pinheiro, one of the persons responsible for operating Agate 2, announced that the controls in the area where forces are deployed will […]

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New illegal drug route discovered from Argentina to Chile

For the second time in less than a week, was discovered a large shipment of drugs, which tried to enter from Argentina to Chile through one of the crossings of the Araucanía. More than 65 kilos of drugs were hidden in packages and cylinders in the back seat of a car and a rear bumper […]

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Argentina, transgenic soybean and glyphosate risks

Glyphosate, an agrochemical developed by Monsanto to control weeds in soybean, presents several risks to human health, toxicity, carcinogenic and reproductive effects, mutagenic action and food contamination. The herbicides marketed in Argentina incorporated within the formula to glyphosate, the reason that some GM crops, such as soybeans are genetically engineered to develop a resistance to […]

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Argentina, Spanish tourist sexually assaulted and robbed by unofficial tour guide

A man of 27 years, a resident of Rio Ceballos, was arrested yesterday by order of the District Attorney 3 Turn 2, Alicia Chirino, who was charged on suspicion of criminal offense of “sexual abuse with sexual intercourse and theft.” He is accused of being the person who on Monday abused a young Spanish tourist […]

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Mendoza, Argentina internet connections rise sharply

A report by the National Institute of Statistics and Census (INDEC) revealed that during the month of June there were 182,611 residential Internet access in Mendoza, representing an increase of 34.6%. The paper highlights that in the province, the broadband connections grew 41.9% to dial up and down 42.4%. While organizations access expanded by 45.3% […]

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Over half of Argentina’s population over weight

The latest National Survey of Risk Factors (ENFR), conducted in 2009 by the Ministry of Health, showed that 53.4 percent of the population has maintained overweight and physical inactivity increased going from 46.2 in 2005 to 54.9 percent. Read Article

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Number of expected cases of cancer in 2020 for Argentina, alarming

Page 1 Cancer: Alarming numbers for Argentina in 2020 They just days half was published in a national newspaper article entitled Cancer deaths in Argentina would double by 2020, which indicate the Experts same for the rest of Latin America and Africa, estimated for 2010 as the main Deaths because of the World This is […]

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Buenos Aires, Fifth Mojor Train Accident in Flores neighborhood in Nine Months

The accident which occurred this morning in the neighborhood of Flores, where at least seven people died after two trains collide and a bus, is the fifth crash with serious consequences that star formation railway over the past nine months, two of which were fatal. Read Article

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Buenos Aires Argentina, two trains and a bus collide at least 9 dead

At least nine people were killed this morning and about 212 injured in the collision between two trains and a bus occurred in the neighborhood of Flores (see Watch the video of the tragic accident ). There are about 48 seriously injured, sources said sel medical service Same ( video ). Images of the security […]

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Study shows 80% of population in Buenos Aires exposed to drugs and tobacco

The smoking prevalence in the neighborhoods of records exceeds the provincial capital. Also detected high levels of alcohol, marijuana and tranquilizers. Prepare plans to intervene with NGOs in each area. 738 people participated in surveys on drug abuse that took place in 7 of the Caps Capital. Read Article

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China and Argentina building strategic relationship

Foreign Minister Héctor Timerman stated today Argentina and China “are building a strategic relationship,” highlighting “positive investment activity” within bilateral connections, as he was heading a dinner with powerful Chinese executives, during his first activity on his China visit. Read Article

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Argentina, President Fernandez states software activity to expand significantly

While speaking at the opening ceremony of a new building for a software company, the Head of State said she was in favour of expanding the quality of education and stressed that “the only two basic things needed in order to learn are being able to sit down and concentrating,” she said, although she warned […]

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Cordoba Argentina, fire crews remain on red alert

From the Province Civil Defense reported that several fire crews along with air tankers tried to contain this afternoon some isolated pockets in the Sierras Chicas. Meanwhile, warned non-circular paths near the fire. Not yet able to control the flames Characato. No routes. Fire this afternoon reiterated red alert by the various fires which still […]

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Buenos Aires with population of more than 15 million

The Province of Buenos Aires has a population of 15,625,084, representing 38.9% of the total population, according to final results of National Census 2010 provided by the Provincial Department of Statistics under the Ministry of Economy. Economy Minister, Alejandro Arlia, said that in relation to the 2001 Census, “the provincial population increased by 1,797,881 people, […]

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Argentina, number of households headed by women increase

Argentina for five years (2003-2007), grew to more than eight percent a year, generating a wealth not seen since the beginning of democracy back in 1983, without redistributing it has reached those most in need which according to recent surveys more serious than over half the population of Argentina. A social situation that exists in […]

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Bolivia asks Argentina to return 1700 stolen vehicles

Argentina’s government of Bolivia asked to expedite the return of more than 1,700 stolen vehicles in that country and that were detected from a list of cars entered as Bolivian waiting smuggling legalization. Bolivian Customs reported that more than 7,000 stolen vehicles were detected in neighboring countries from the list of 128,000 in the process […]

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Tomás Rojas Cañete chief of large cartel along Argentina and Brazil border

he sign directed by Tomas Rojas Cañete, alias “Toma’i” is perhaps the most powerful operating on the border with Brazil.The operational structure of the organization is run by his brother Marcos Rojas Cañete, who allegedly manages the group’s money and the right arm of the drug czar. Read Article

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Argentina, former pilot warns that radars effectiveness on drug smuggling minimal

The former pilot and filmmaker Enrique Pineyro warned two months ago in an interview with THE GAZETTE “for pilots, flying the north is potentially dangerous clandestine flights are a threat. It is a scene often must cross drug planes.” Read Article

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50 Percent of Argentines not accepting of foreign immigrants

According to an international study by Ipsos, half of Argentines negatively evaluated the arrival of foreigners to settle in the country. In addition, 61% believe that immigrants finding employment difficult for the natives and complicate access to public services. Counter to this view, Brazil is the country that better agrees. Specialists are saying. Most of […]

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Argentina, fires in Cordoba cause evacuations

Hundreds of residents were evacuated towns Cordoba today because of advancing forest fires that affect the central region of the province. “The fire is very large, very complicated. There are 50 square kilometers (fire),” estimated the Government Minister Carlos Caserio. Provincial authorities plan Fire Management indicated that the outbreaks affecting Cosquín locations, Valle Hermoso, Rio […]

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Argentina, supermarket chains reeling from theft according to study

According to a study by a private consultant in 2010, supermarket chains lost more than 780 million dollars to causes of the decline nationwide in sales, which was 1.65 percent. The study provides a telling statistic: the figure resginaron supermarkets could have paid salaries to more than 19,000 employees for a year. Read Article

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Argentinas Claims on South Georgia, South Sandwich Islands

Argentina’s claim to the Falkland Islands is well documented, but lesser known is her continued claim to South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands. HMS Edinburgh has successfully completed her flag-flying mission to South Georgia whilst carrying out duties which the Royal Navy rather blandly describes as Atlantic Patrol Task (South) or APT(S). Read Article

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Winds of Change: Uruguay’s Sustainable Energy Plans – Analysis

The weighty challenge the Uruguayan government faces in securing sufficient energy supplies was brought into stark relief as a dispute began in July 2011 between Argentina and Paraguay over the sale of Paraguayan electricity to Uruguay. Read Article

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Argentina, new book claims Eva Peron kept Nazi treasure taken from Jews

Eva Peron, the former Argentine first lady, is believed to have kept Nazi treasures taken from wealthy Jewish families killed in concentration camps, according to a new book. ‘The Politically Incorrect Guide to Latin America’ aims to highlight a series of little known controversies about leading leftist figures in the history of the continent. Read […]

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Argentina government reduces lead ammunition for sports hunters

The Wildlife Conservation Society applauds the government of Santa Fe Province for taking steps to reduce the amount of lead ammunition used in hunting of waterfowl, the first such action of its kind in Argentina. Read Article

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Argentina, Theratechnoligies files for authorization to sell tesamorelin for HIV patients

Theratechnologies Inc. CA:TH -1.03% THER -2.27% today announced that an affiliate of Sanofi, its commercial partner, has filed a marketing authorization application for tesamorelin in Argentina with the Ministry of Health’s National Administration of Drugs, Foods and Medical Technology (ANMAT). Tesamorelin is proposed for the treatment of excess abdominal fat in HIV-infected patients with lipodystrophy. […]

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Argentina, girl found dead who mysteriously disappeared

Candela Rodríguez’s body was discovered inside a plastic bag near a highway west of the Argentine capital after a member of the public reported the gruesome find to police, the Buenos Aires Herald reported. The little girl was last seen alive nine days ago heading towards a church a few blocks from her home in […]

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