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Robbery Attempt in Ecuador of Visiting Argentine Vice President Thwarted
March 25, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Ecuadorian authorities have announced that a robbery attempt was thwarted against visiting Argentine Vice President Amado Boudou this last Friday. continue reading »
Lionel Messi Gets Tattoo of Son’s Hands, Name
March 21, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Barcelona soccer star Lionel Messi this week in the elimination match between Argentina and Venezuela for the 2014 World Cup will debut a tattoo on his left leg with the name and the hands of his son Thiago. continue reading »
Pope Francis Surprise Phone Call to Plaza de Mayo in Buenos Aires on Inauguration Day
March 19, 2013 | by HS News Staff
The thousands of people who spent a sleepless night in the main square of Buenos Aires, Plaza de Mayo, to watch the Mass inaugurating their former Archbishop Jorge Mario Bergoglio had a pleasant surprise. continue reading »
Lionel Messi No Longer Highest Earning Soccer Player, David Beckham Is
March 18, 2013 | by HS News Staff
In Latin America soccer news, Argentine great Lionel Messi is no longer the world's highest earning soccer player. As of 2012 Dave Beckham out earned Messi by $1 million euros thanks in great part to his endorsement deals and not his soccer salary. continue reading »
Argentine President Cristina Fernandez Has Private Audience with Pope Francis I
March 18, 2013 | by HS News Staff
In Latino Catholic news, Pope Francis I welcomed his first head of state, Argentine President Cristina Fernandez. The former Archbishop of Buenos Aires has been a vocal critic of Fernandez and her policies. continue reading »
Spain’s Nadal to Face Argentina’s Del Potro in Indian Wells final
March 17, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Spain's Rafael Nadal defeated Tomas Berdych of the Czech Republic 6-4, 7-5 in the semifinals of the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, California, and will play Argentina's Juan Martin del Potro for the championship on Sunday. continue reading »
Argentina Strives to be Oil Independent by 2020
March 17, 2013 | by HS News Staff
YPF, the oil company controlled by the Argentine state following the expropriation of a 51 percent stake in the corporation from Spain's Repsol, has set the goal of achieving energy independence, an objective that could be met in "five or six years," CEO Miguel Galuccio said. continue reading »
Former Economy Minister of Argentine Dictatorship Dies, Age 87
March 16, 2013 | by HS News Staff
The first economy minister of the last Argentine dictatorship, Jose Alfredo Martinez de Hoz, died Saturday in Buenos Aires, official sources said. He was 87. continue reading »
Argentine President Congratulates Francis I on Papal Election
March 14, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Argentine President Cristina Fernandez on Wednesday congratulated countryman Jorge Mario Bergoglio, the new Pope Francis I, on his election as Catholic pontiff, saying she wished him success in his pastoral duties. continue reading »
Pope Francis I Addresses Rome For First Time as Pope
March 14, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Argentina's Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio addressed tens of thousands of the faithful in St. Peter's Square late Wednesday after being chosen as the new pope of the Roman Catholic Church continue reading »
JUST IN: First Pope from Latin America – Argentine Cardinal Bergoglio now Pope Francisco
March 13, 2013 | by HS News Staff
The Papal conclave has chosen the new Pope to lead the 1.2 billion Catholics in the world and he hails from Latin America. This is the first pope outside of Europe and the first from Latin America. continue reading »
Argentine Town Riots After Teen Dies After Being Shot (VIDEO)
March 13, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Following the death of 17-year-old Karen Daiana Campos in Argentina over the weekend, the community was outraged after learning it took authorities 15 minutes to arrive at the scene though continue reading »
Argentine Singer Diego Torres Welcomes Daughter
March 12, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Argentine singer Diego Torres announced Tuesday that he and the model and show host Debora Bello are the proud parents of a daughter. "Nina is born, our daughter we have so been waiting for continue reading »
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Soccer Legend Diego Maradona Legally Recognizes His 2nd Child Out of Wedlock
March 12, 2013 | by HS News Staff
In Latino sports news, Diego Armando Maradona legally recognized a baby born last month to his ex-girlfriend as his legal offspring. This is his fourth child and second child born out of wedlock. continue reading »
Buenos Aires Hosts Tattoo Show For Top Artists in the World
March 9, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Some 260 tattoo artists from around the world will be on hand Sunday for the 9th Buenos Aires Tattoo Show, a can't-miss occasion for the thousands of skin-art fans. continue reading »
