Friday 30th July, 2010
Maradona hits back, says he was cheated and lied to
Diego Maradona broke his silence Thursday, a day after he was sacked as Argentina's national coach, saying he was betrayed and lied to.
South American leaders meet to discuss Venezuela-Colombia tensions
South American leaders began talks in Ecuador on Thursday aimed at ending a weeklong crisis that erupted after Colombia accused Venezuela of allowing leftist rebels to seek refuge in its territory. Th...
TNK-BP is ready to buy BP's South American assets
TNK-BP, half-owned by oil major BP, said Thursday that it was considering buying BP's Venezuelan assets, as the British oil major looks to raise funds to cover costs incurred by the Gulf of Mexico oil...
Maradona: Grondona, Bilardo plotted my downfall!
General Sources: Diego Maradona has accused Argentina football chief Julio Grondona of lying and team manager Carlos Bilardo of treason in a bitter attack on the two men he insists plotted his downfall. “Grondona...
The “good chemistry” between Mujica and CFK crucial for the agreement
Merco PressThe Uruguayan government and opposition expressed deep satisfaction with the agreement reached with Argentina for the monitoring of the River Uruguay which did not include ‘detrimental sovereign...
Maradona fans lament end
General SourcesBUENOS AIRES -THE end of Maradona's tenure at the helm of Argentina's national team has dealt a hard blow to his fans, even though his performance as coach was a far cry from his genius as a player. ...
Maradona says Argentina bosses betrayed him
General SourcesBUENOS AIRES: Diego Maradona has accused Argentina football chief Julio Grondona of lying and team manager Carlos Bilardo of treason in a bitter attack on the two men he insists plotted his downfall. ...
Bilardo hits back at Maradona
General SourcesB UENOS AIRES, Argentina — Carlos Bilardo, who has been accused by Diego Maradona of betrayal and working behind the scenes to have him dismissed as Argentina’s coach, says the former play...
Argentina's Central Bank Backs Transfers of 3 Billion Pesos to Government
General SourcesArgentina’s central bank board approved a transfer of 3 billion pesos ($762 million) in profits to the central government today, bank spokesman Fernando Meanos said in a telephone interview. The...
Maradona rips Argentine federation over dismissal
The Japan TimesBUENOS AIRES (AP) An emotional Diego Maradona, looking to be close to tears, said he was betrayed as Argentina coach by national team director Carlos Bilardo and lied to by Julio Grondona, the preside...
General in Latin America trains eye on Middle East
Washington TimesCenter for Strategic and International Studies . "I stay focused on it just because I'm paid to be skeptical. What we see right now is support -- financial support -- to parent organizations in the Mi...
Latin American Economic Summit Condemns “Lesbophobia”
Spero NewsA recent gathering of Latin America’s top economic commission issued a document praising secularism, condemning "lesbophobia," calling for redistributive social systems, and liberally ...
'South of the Border': Oliver Stone's portrait of an evolving Latin America
The Seattle Times"South of the Border" is Oliver Stone's fascinating, sometimes puzzling, inevitably controversial documentary about Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez and an evolving Latin America.
Uruguay pulp mill row nears resolution
General SourcesBUENOS AIRES, July 29 (UPI) -- A simmering row over who is the arch polluter of them all appeared nearer resolution Thursday as Argentina and Uruguay made peace by agreeing to watch over the river tog...
Axed Maradona lashes out at 'treason' and 'lies'
General SourcesJulio Grondona of lying and team manager Carlos Bilardo of treason in a bitter attack on the two men he insists plotted his downfall. "Grondona lied to me. Bilardo betrayed me," said an emotional Mar...
Uruguay star Fernandez joins MLS
FIFAUruguay midfielder Alvaro Fernandez, who played in four 2010 FIFA World Cup™ matches for the semi-finalists, has joined the Seattle Sounders, the Major League Soccer club announced Thursday.Fern...
Secretary Clinton on Argentina’s Independence Day
America.orgU.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesman July 7, 2010 STATEMENT BY SECRETARY CLINTON Argentina’s Independence Day On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I congr...
Sounders add Uruguay's Alvaro Fernandez as 3rd designated player
USA TodayThe team announced the signing on Thursday morning. Fernandez has not been added to the Sounders roster as the team waits for his international transfer certificate.
Maradona's 'betrayal and liar' claims dismissed
General SourcesBUENOS AIRES (AFP) - Argentina football chief Julio Grondona and team manager Carlos Bilardo have rejected accusations of deceit and betrayal levelled at them by sacked coach Diego Maradona.Maradona b...
US diplomat welcomes US/Gay-Lesbian Chamber of Commerce to Argentina
Spero News“I am very impressed with the work the NGLCC and its sister chamber here in Argentina carry out to promote business among companies of both countries. Both chambers play a vital role tying the L...
Fernandez Says Argentina's Jobless Rate Fell to 7.9% in Second Quarter
General SourcesCristina Fernandez de Kirchner said. The jobless rate was 7.9 percent in the three months through June, down from 8.8 percent a year earlier, Fernandez said today in Buenos Aires. It’s the lowest...
BP pushes on with asset sales in Asia, Latin America
Business ReportSubmit your comment BP Plc pushed ahead with plans to sell assets in Vietnam, Colombia and Venezuela, as it scrambles to hive off $30 billion of assets to pay to clean up the worst oil spill in US his...
LATIN AMERICAN MARKETS: Brazil, Mexico Stocks Gain After Stress Tests
Morning StarBrazilian and Mexican stocks rose Friday, and looked to solidify weekly gains by pushing past weakness in the wake of results of long-awaited stress tests for European banks.
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