Government Bans Beef Exports
In an attempt to curb the rising price of beef in Argentina, the government has introduced a ban on exports. The agriculture industry was quick to respond and has warned that there will be a hard...
View ArticleLa Alumbrera Investigated for Tax Evasion
La Alumbrera metal mine in Catamarca is under investigation for undeclared profits of US$8.3bn per year. The open-pit mine is one of the biggest in Latin America, exporting 91 tonnes of metal per year....
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Does Argentina’s Economy Depend on China?
“Trade knows neither friends nor kindred.” This famous proverb could perfectly summarize the current relationship between Argentina and China. Over the past weeks, the two countries have entered into a...
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Trade Balancing
First it was beef, now it is cheese and chocolate. It was only a few months ago that people were wondering about soaring beef prices: soon they may be wondering where Skippy peanut butter has...
View ArticleParaguay: 20% Fall In Meat Exports
Exports of beef, one of Paraguay’s most profitable assets, fell by 20% during 2011. According to local health officials, the dramatic fall was induced by an outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD). El...
View ArticleBrazil, Argentina Trade Relations On Mercosur Agenda
Olive producer Nucete and the town of Arauco in La Rioja began negotiations with the national government for a $6.2 million loan as their financial situation deteriorates due to complications regarding...
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Wheat Production To Rise on Relaxed Export Restrictions
Wheat field near Bragado, Buenos Aires (Photo: courtesy lrargerich on Flickr) Argentina’s 2013-14 wheat production is expected to increase to 8.3% this year, expanding its planting area to 3.9 million...
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Argentina at Bottom of Beef Exports in Mercosur
Argentina is no longer a world leader in beef exports. Of the countries that make up the trading block Mercosur, Argentina exports the least amount of beef, trailing behind the likes of Brazil,...
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Macri’s Free Press Decree Scrutinised
Mauricio Macri (Photo courtesy of Mauricio Macri) Mayor Mauricio Macri’s decree in defence of the freedom of the press and freedom of expression is being debated today in the city legislature. Helio...
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Trade Matters: Argentina’s Flickering Relationship with the EU
On 1st January 2014, the EU implemented its new Generalised Scheme of Preferences (GSP), which excludes Argentina, along with all the other Mercosur countries except Paraguay, from receiving tariff...
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Argentina News Roundup: 4th February 2014
BA Minister for Education Esteban Bullrich (photo: Paula Ribas/Télam)Shortage of Space in Public Nursery Schools: Around 7,000 to 9,000 children aged between 45 days and 3 years will not have a place...
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Ecuador Signs Free Trade Agreement with European Union
Ecuador’s bananas are excluded from the deal After four years of negotiations, Ecuador has joined the Free Trade Agreement between the European Union, Colombia, and Peru. The accord means that...
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