The Argentine beef industry is in crisis, writes Worldfocus blogger Peter Eisner. It appears that the proud country of the pampas may eventually have to start importing meat.
All Posts Tagged With: "Cristina Fernández de Kirchner"
Peter Eisner (blog)
July 20, 2009
Meat lovers mourn Argentina’s disappearing beef
Peter Eisner (blog)
July 3, 2009
Swine flu makes economic, political waves in Argentina
Argentina is in the grip of what seems to be a full-blown swine flu epidemic, writes Worldfocus blogger Peter Eisner, and there has been economic and political fallout following the country's recent congressional election.
Perspectives
June 29, 2009
Argentina’s ruling party loses control in Congress
Argentine President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner suffered a setback in congressional elections on Sunday, with her Peronist party losing control of both houses. A Worldfocus contributing blogger in Argentina describes the implications of the election results.
Worldfocus Radio
June 16, 2009
Tune in: Online radio show on Argentina’s farming crisis
Angry with government restrictions on exports and desperate amid drought and the economic crisis, some farmers in Argentina are running for office in the country's upcoming congressional election. Worldfocus.org’s weekly radio show explored the firestorm over agricultural policy. Cristian Harris, Marcelo Regunaga and Marie Trigona joined the conversation. Listen now.
WorldDesk (blog)
June 16, 2009
Argentina’s president faces uphill battle as economy tightens
Argentine President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner is midway through her four-year term of office, but questions are being raised about whether she can make it to the end of 2011. The problem involves both style and substance, writes Worldfocus blogger Peter Eisner.
