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Argentina shuts down a publisher that sold books praising the Nazis. One person has been arrested
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Argentina’s Federal Police shut down a publisher that sold books that praised Nazi ideology, seized hundreds of texts and arrested one person as part of what authorities characterized as a “historic seizure" of Nazi propaganda, officials said Wednesday. ...
Cresud: Fiscal Q4 Earnings Snapshot
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Cresud Sociedad Anonima Comercial, Inmobiliaria, Financiera y Agropecuaria (CRESY) on Thursday reported profit of $94.3 million in its fiscal fourth quarter. The Buenos Aires, Argentina-based company said it had profit...
Protesters decry tribute for victims of leftist groups in Argentina's 1970s political violence
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Human rights activists surrounded the Buenos Aires City Legislature on Monday to denounce an event honoring victims of armed leftist groups during the 1970s, when Argentina was engulfed by political violence. The tribute was arranged by Victoria...
Banco Macro: Q2 Earnings Snapshot
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Banco Macro SA (BMA) on Wednesday reported second-quarter earnings of $191.3 million. The bank, based in Buenos Aires, Argentina, said it had earnings of $2.69 per share. The financial holding company...
Banco BBVA: Q2 Earnings Snapshot
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Banco BBVA Argentina S.A. (BBAR) on Wednesday reported second-quarter net income of $130.3 million. The Buenos Aires, Argentina-based bank said it had earnings of 64 cents per share. The financial...
Grupo Supervielle: Q2 Earnings Snapshot
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Grupo Supervielle SA (SUPV) on Wednesday reported net income of $27.1 million in its second quarter. The bank, based in Buenos Aires, Argentina, said it had earnings of 31 cents per share. The financial...
Argentina arrests dozens in looting attempts amid fear of growing violence ahead of October election
LOMA HERMOSA; Argentina (AP) — Argentine authorities have reported a large number of arrests for lootings and attempted lootings in recent days, raising concerns about violence ahead of October presidential elections and prompting the president to appeal for calm. The arrests have...
Despegar.com: Q2 Earnings Snapshot
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Despegar.com Corp. (DESP) on Thursday reported net income of $28 million in its second quarter. On a per-share basis, the Buenos Aires, Argentina-based company said it had net income of 25 cents. Earnings, adjusted for...
Empresa: Q2 Earnings Snapshot
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Empresa Distribuidora y Comercializadora Norte S.A. (EDN) on Thursday reported a loss of $20.9 million in its second quarter. On a per-share basis, the Buenos Aires, Argentina-based company said it had a loss of 48...
Argentines to vote in a primary election that's expected to set the stage for a rightward shift
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Argentina's national primary election Sunday won’t just help determine which candidates will be running in the country's October presidential vote, but could impact the economy even before then. A strong showing by the opposition coalition would be...
