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15 new swine flu cases recorded

By Website Introductions at 06/13/09 09:46

15 new cases of A/H1N1 infection were reported by the Argentine Health Ministry, bringing up the total number of cases in the country to 115.

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Construction falls 3% in April

One of Argentina's major industries, construction, fell year-on-year for the month of April by 3%. This also represents a fall from the start of the year by 2.7%. Nevertheless, construction activity already grew by 3.6% compared to the previous month. This is largely attributed to seasonal effects.

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Twice the Size of Europe's largest wind park in Patagonia

Over $2.4 million will be used at a wind power park in Argentine Patagonia, financed by Spanish energy company Grupo Guascor, which could be the largest that would be ever built in the world.

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Argentina to loan $70 milllion to GM's local affiliate

The Argentine government will extend a $70 million loan to support the operations of GM's local affiliate. This was announced by Argentine President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner last Thursday during a visit to the local GM plant.

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Nestor Kirchner leads in polls for mid term election

Mr. Kirchner is one the richest candidate in Argentina as reflected with his income and assets statements together with Mr. De Narvaez,

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Argentina, Chile to host Dakar Rally again

Following the success of the Dakar Rally 2009, Argentina and Chile will co-host the Dakar Rally 2010.

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