Argentina is gloating in front of its hedge fund enemies

The Argentine government on Tuesday held a bond offering — something it really hasn't had an opportunity to do much since its 2001 default.

Argentina says U.N. vote vindicates its debt fight against 'vultures'

(Reuters) - The Argentine government said on Wednesday that its refusal to repay a group of U.S. hedge funds that stand to profit on the country's defaulted debt was vindicated by the United Nations' support for a multilateral plan handling bond restructurings.

Fitch: Limited Rating Actions Expected Despite Challenging Conditions in Argentina and Venezuela

Latin America corporates that have significant operations in Argentina and Venezuela are well positioned to withstand the turbulent environment, according to a new Fitch Ratings report.

Argentina's economy minister: from 'flaming Red' to pragmatic negotiator

BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) - When he became Argentina's economy minister late last year, many in the business community feared Axel Kicillof, who was once described by a critic as a "flaming Red Marxist," might plunge Latin America's No. 3 economy deeper into isolation in the name of ideology.

Argentine price controls reduce biodiesel used in local fuel mix -trade group

BUENOS AIRES, March 10 (Reuters) - The Argentine government has set the price of biodiesel so high that producers cannot afford to use the required amount of it in diesel fuel, the head of the country's biofuels trade group told Reuters on Monday.

Argentine Housing Bust Has Government Dialing for Dollars

In a region where booming real estate markets have governments from Chile to Brazil to Colombia warning of potential property bubbles, Argentina stands out as a bust.

Argentina's Pope Bergoglio a moderate focused on the poor

BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) - The first Latin American pope, Argentina's Jorge Bergoglio is a theological conservative with a strong social conscience, known for his negotiating skills as well as a readiness to challenge powerful interests.

IMF hits Argentina with first-ever censure of a country

The International Monetary Fund has censured Argentina for failing to supply accurate economic data, the first time the global crisis lender has taken such an action against a member.

Argentina rejects US ruling over foreign debt repayment

Argentina will appeal against a US ruling ordering it to pay $1.3bn (£800m) to foreign creditors holding bonds that it defaulted on in 2001.

Argentine Bonds Fall Most in Emerging Markets, Extending Rout

Argentine bonds fell the most in emerging markets today, extending losses sparked by an Oct. 26 U.S. court ruling favoring bondholders of defaulted debt.

Argentina to expropriate Repsol oil subsidiary YPF

The Argentine government will seize a controlling interest in oil company YPF owned by Spanish firm Repsol.

Falklands row could hit UK's South American ambitions

LONDON (Reuters) - Thirty years after Britain and Argentina went to war over the Falklands, relations are at their chilliest in years as Buenos Aires launches a multi-pronged diplomatic offensive to assert its claim to sovereignty over the South Atlantic islands.