Now in its sixth year, AS/COA's Buenos Aires conference drew together high-level leaders to present their views on Argentina’s current and future opportunities.
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The H1N1 virus has cropped up across the Western Hemisphere. As North America prepares for flu season, lessons learned during the Southern Cone's winter provide insight to H1N1 response.
COA hosted a panel focusing on the plans of Argentina's Propuesta Republicana party, which gained seats in the recent midterm election. Panelists outlined PRO’s agenda, which includes revitalizing Argentina’s economy and improving transparency.
On May 19, four economists from the Latin American Economic Research Foundation (FIEL), a leading think tank based in Buenos Aires, joined AS/COA to discuss the most recent economic and financial developments in Argentina.
Leaders from Argentina, Brazil, Canada, and Mexico will deliver messages against protectionism and in support of financial reforms during the April 2 summit in London. An AS/COA News Analysis examines what proposals each country brings to the G20 summit.
A drought gripping the Southern Cone, particularly Argentina, harmed grain output in 2008 and threatens production this year. It remains to be seen whether recent rains can reverse the damage done.
The Colleción Fortabat opened in Buenos Aires on October 22, with the landmark inauguration welcoming the public to view the private collection of Maria Amalian Lacroze de Fortabat in a 6,000-square meter building designed by architect Rafael Viñoly.