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Argentina’s Del Potro Joins Federer, Murray in Aussie 3rd Round
January 18, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Switzerland's Roger Federer and Scotland's Andy Murray both cruised into the third round of the Australian Open with straight-set victories Thursday. continue reading »
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Calle 13’s Residente Weds Model Soledad Fandiño in Puerto Rico
January 15, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Calle 13 frontman Residente has married Argentine model and actress Soledad Fandiño, a source close to the artist confirmed on Tuesday. continue reading »
Argentina Celebrates Return of Navy Ship From Ghana
January 10, 2013 | by HS News Staff
The Argentine government threw a big party to welcome home a navy vessel that was seized in Ghana last year at the request of a hedge fund seeking full repayment on defaulted debt. continue reading »
Lionel Messi Wins Fourth Ballon d’Or – World Player of the Year
January 7, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Soccer star Lionel Messi has won his fourth FIFA Ballon d’Or. The 25-year-old Argentine was up against FC Barcelona teammate Andres Iniesta and Real Madrid’s Cristiano Ronaldo for the prize. continue reading »
Latin America News: Ricardo Darin vs Pres. Crisitina Fernandez
January 7, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Popular Argentine actor Ricardo Darin tried on Monday to reduce the tone of the controversy that arose with President Cristina Fernandez after he questioned the sources of her wealth. continue reading »
A Magnificent Year for Lionel Messi (VIDEO)
January 1, 2013 | by Voice of America
It’s been a magnificent year for Lionel Messi, the Barcelona and Argentina star who is a favorite to win his fourth FIFA Ballon d’Or award on January 7, 2013, a trophy given annually to the world’s best football player. continue reading »
IACHR Welcomes Law Creating the National Mechanism for the Prevention of Torture in Argentina
December 31, 2012 | by HS News Staff
The Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) welcomes the National Congress of Argentina’s recent approval of legislation that creates the System for Prevention of Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment continue reading »
Lionel Messi Crowned 2012’s “King of European Soccer”
December 30, 2012 | by HS News Staff
Argentine striker Leo Messi has been elected the "King of European Soccer" for the fourth consecutive season in the annual press poll conducted by the Uruguayan daily El Pais and whose results were released Sunday. continue reading »
Chile Lowers Death Toll in Andes Car Crash
December 30, 2012 | by HS News Staff
The governor of the Chilean province of Los Andes, Edith Quiroz, has lowered the number of fatalities to four in the collision of a bus and a truck on the route connecting Chile and Argentina through the Los Libertadores mountain pass in the Andes. continue reading »
Argentina Produces 103 Million Tons of Grains This Year
December 29, 2012 | by HS News Staff
The 2012-2013 crop season in Argentina, one of the world's biggest grain exporters, will produce 103.2 million tons, according to a report released Saturday by the private consulting firm IES. continue reading »
Car Accident in the Andes Kills 5, Injures 25
December 29, 2012 | by HS News Staff
Five people died and another 25 were injured Friday when a bus and truck collided on the international route connecting Chile with Argentina through the Los Libertadores mountain pass in the Andes, authorities said. continue reading »
Argentina’s YPF Partners with Bridas to Develop Shale Resources
December 29, 2012 | by HS News Staff
State-run energy company YPF announced Friday a preliminary accord with Bridas International to exploit the massive non-conventional Vaca Muerta formation in southwestern Argentina. continue reading »
Lionel Messi Best Goal Scorer Amongst 60 Main Soccer Leagues - 2012
December 27, 2012 | by HS News Staff
Argentine forward Lionel Messi of FC Barcelona was the best goal scorer of the 60 main leagues in the world in 2012, managing 50 goals in 37 games, and was also the most effective, with 1.35 goals per match, the International Federation of Football History and Statistics, or IFFHS, says. continue reading »
Argentina’s Rainy Season Could Affect Global Grain Prices
December 27, 2012 | by Voice of America
Christmas rainstorms in Argentina further delayed soy and corn planting, keeping markets guessing about whether the grains powerhouse can produce enough this season to help bring high-flying global food prices down to earth. continue reading »
Only Polar Bear at Buenos Aires Zoo Dies Due to “Excessive Heat”
December 27, 2012 | by HS News Staff
The Buenos Aires zoo's only polar bear died earlier this week due to the high temperatures that have been affecting the Argentine capital, the zoological park's animal welfare director, Miguel Rivolta, said. continue reading »
