Tourists on the Star Princess told The Associated Press they were forced to cancel long-planned trips when officials in the disputed British territory off Argentina refused them entry Saturday,
Archive for January, 2012
FALKLANDS FUELLED PROTESTS OUTSIDE BRITISH EMBASSY IN BUENOS AIRES – EURONEWS
Posted the 25 January, 2012 | 0 Comments
Hundreds of activists have descended on the British Embassy in the Argentine capital Buenos Aires to call on Britain to relinquish its sovereignty of the Falkland islands….
My most recent video report as part of AP’s coverage from Buenos Aires of the escalating bilateral tensions related to the tiny south atlantic archipelago. The report went out around the world including this short edit on EURONEWS
ARGENTINES KEEP GAUCHO TRADITIONS ALIVE ON TRADITION DAY – AP
Posted the 22 January, 2012 | 0 Comments
My video report from the Argentine town of San Antonio de Areco which every year stages a five-day annual festival celebrating the customs of the nomadic ranchers known as gauchos.
Although gaucho lifestyle started to fade in the 19th Century, local residents preserve a great number of their traditions.
The story went out around the world including this broadcast which lead BBC Travel
Posted the 22 January, 2012 | 0 Comments
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — The Falkland Islands came under further criticism Tuesday for refusing to allow a cruise ship with an outbreak of stomach flu to dock, as passengers complained about their missed travel plans and an expert called the decision an overreaction.
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Read More >>ARGENTINA ECONOMIC MELTDOWN 10 YEARS ON – CCTV ENGLISH
Posted the 19 January, 2012 | 0 Comments
A decade ago Argentina declared the largest debt default in history, sparking political upheaval, a mass exodus of professionals, and continuing social unrest. As the ten year anniversary of the monetary meltdown approaches, analysts say Europe could learn some lessons from the South American country’s economic recovery. Paul Byrne reports from Argentina.
