Financial Times (UK)
Friday, February 12, 2010 - 00:00
In an opening salvo to what threatens to be a bitter diplomatic battle over oil and gas exploration around the Falklands, Argentina has prevented a ship from loading a cargo of pipelines.
Wednesday, February 10, 2010 - 00:00
Sebastian Pinera unveiled what he called a "cabinet of unity" including business leaders, one opposition figure and a respected economist to head the finance ministry.
Tuesday, February 9, 2010 - 00:00
He announced penalties for over-consumption, including a 200 per cent surcharge for those increasing consumption by as much as 20 per cent, and incentives for those that cut consumption
Thursday, February 4, 2010 - 00:00
Mercedes Marco del Pont, who had been head of the state-run Banco de la Nacion, takes the helm amid growing expectations in financial markets and among opposition politicians that the government will now dilute the autonomy of the institution.
Wednesday, February 3, 2010 - 00:00
Argentina yesterday summoned the British ambassador in Buenos Aires to issue a "vehement protest" about the imminent start of drilling for oil and gas around the disputed British-ruled Falkland islands.
Tuesday, February 2, 2010 - 00:00
The administrator of the Panama Canal has vowed to press ahead with a programme of steep toll increases despite complaints that they are aggravating the shipping market crisis.
Tuesday, February 2, 2010 - 00:00
Royal Dutch Shell has outlined plans for a biofuel venture that could dominate Brazil's ethanol market and provide a platform for the export of the alternative energy source around the world.
Tuesday, February 2, 2010 - 00:00
The new head of Mexico's central bank has promised closer co-operation with the government will underpin his six-year tenure, a move likely to heighten investor concerns about his institution's independence.
Wednesday, January 27, 2010 - 00:00
To bridge the deep political divisions created by the coup, Mr Lobo has pledged to form a government of "national reconciliation and unity", dealing out cabinet posts among the country’s main parties.
Tuesday, January 26, 2010 - 00:00
Will the real president of Argentina's central bank please step forward.