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RIGHTS: Argentine Women Battle to Join Bank Board
Back in 1991, the government approved a law which enabled women to occupy close to 30 percent of the seats in the Argentine Congress. But the struggle for gender equality is on again because of the latest appointments to the board of directors of a powerful bank that manages the budget for the capital. All the new members are men.ARGENTINA: Human Rights Groups Find Their Voice Again
Human rights groups in Argentina have hit the headlines again this year with a renewed campaign calling for justice over the "disappearances" of thousands of people during the era of military dictatorships.ECONOMY-CONSUMERS: Small Retailers Disappearing in Argentina
The "Mom and Pop" retail outlets in Argentina's main cities are disappearing rapidly in the face of the relentless advance of supermarkets - that now sell half the food consumed throughout the country.RIGHTS-ARGENTINA: Historic Tour of Illegal Detention Centre
Judges, lawmakers, military officers, relatives of 'disappeared' victims and survivors of Argentina's 1976-83 dictatorship made the first joint inspection Wednesday of the site that operated as the largest illegal detention centre in that period.ECONOMY-ARGENTINA: Asian Crisis Claims its Price
Since the stabilisation of the Argentine economy in 1991, local industry has become competitive thanks to technological upggrading, lower taxes and lay-offs. But most of the advances have been wiped out by the financial crisis sweeping East Asia.ECONOMY-ARGENTINA: Asian Crisis Claims its Price
Since the stabilisation of the Argentine economy in 1991, local industry has become competitive thanks to technological upggrading, lower taxes and lay-offs. But most of the advances have been wiped out by the financial crisis sweeping East Asia.ARGENTINA: Foreign Debt Growing but “Manageable”
During his term in government, Argentine president, Carlos Menem privatised public companies worth nearly 30 billion dollars, but the public debt doubled regardless.DEVELOPMENT-ARGENTINA: Record Harvest But Bad Signs from Asia and United States
The financial crisis in Asia and the sex scandal surrounding US president, Bill Clinton, could neutralise the splendid results of the grain harvest in Argentina this year, the best so far this century.DEVELOPMENT-ARGENTINA: Record Harvest But Bad Signs from Asia and United States
The financial crisis in Asia and the sex scandal surrounding US president, Bill Clinton, could neutralise the splendid results of the grain harvest in Argentina this year, the best so far this century.ARGENTINA: Record Harvest but Bad Signs from Asia and US
The financial crisis in Asia and the sex scandal surrounding US president, Bill Clinton, could neutralise the splendid results of the grain harvest in Argentina this year, the best so far this century.DEVELOPMENT-ARGENTINA: Cheaper Cinema Seats Sure-Fire Hit at Box Office
Argentina's cinema industry finally has realised why box office returns are dwindling.RIGHTS-ARGENTINA: Moves to Repeal Amnesty Law Gather Strength
The recent declations of ex-naval officer Alfredo Astiz, one of the most notorious officials of the former military junta, has prompted ruling Justicialist politicians to study a proposal to rescind amnesty laws that excuses some 1,000 military officials for human rights violations.CINEMA-ARGENTINA: Cheaper Seats Sure-Fire Hit at Box Office
Argentina's cinema industry finally has realised why box office returns are dwindling.ARGENTINA: Astiz Appears in Court as Crowds Howl Outside
Retired Argentine navy officer Alfredo Astiz - symbol of the illegal repression during the dictatorship - appeared in the civil court Monday following statements made to the press vindicating the military regime.ARGENTINA: Astiz Appears in Court as Crowds Howl Outside
Retired Argentine navy officer Alfredo Astiz - symbol of the illegal repression during the dictatorship - appeared in the civil court Monday following statements made to the press vindicating the military regime.DEVELOPMENT: Poverty Lurks Behind Middle Class Facade
The walled homes that populate the suburban neighborhoods of Buenos Aires - built by the rising middle class more than 30 years - still look nice.COMMUNICATION-ARGENTINA: Cuba Hinders Coverage of Pope’s Visit
The government of Argentina, the media and professional associations protested Cuba's refusal to issue visas to Argentine reporters who planned to cover Pope John Paul II's upcoming visit to Cuba.RIGHTS-ARGENTINA: Outcry Over Proposed ‘Monument to Nat’l Unity’
Human rights organisations in Argentina came out Thursday against President Carlos Menem's suggestion to erect a "monument to national unity" on the site of a clandestine prison where more than 4,000 people were tortured and killed during the 1976-83 dictatorship.ARGENTINA: Violent Crime on the Increase
Violence is on the rise in Argentina and, in the past few months citizens have been become more and more fearful of being assaulted - even killed - by assailants.RIGHTS-ARGENTINA: Legislators Seek to Annul Amnesty Laws
Opposition lawmakers in Argentina backed by human rights groups are seeking to annul two laws that exonerated more than 1,000 members of the security forces accused of committing human rights abuses during the last dictatorship.MUSIC-ARGENTINA: Underground Rock Group Stays on Top
The venerable underground rock group "Los Redonditos de Ricota" still packs in the fans around Argentina despite the fact the band eschews the hype, .MDNM/sponsors and commercial deals generally associated with the music business.« Previous Page — Next Page »
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