S&P downgrades Argentina's outlook after YPF deal

Standard & Poor's downgraded its credit rating outlook for Argentina from stable to negative, after Buenos Aires seized control of the country's largest oil company YPF.

Argentina's YPF cuts computer links with Repsol

Argentine oil group YPF has cut computer links with parent Repsol , two sources familiar with the matter said on Sunday, following Buenos Aires' plans unveiled last week to seize control of the leading ...

Argentina seeks Petrobras role in YPF

Argentina urged Brazil's state-owned oil giant Petrobras to increase investment and collaborate further with oil company YPF, which Buenos Aires announced it would seize.

EU parliament slams Argentina's YPF seizure

The European Union parliament on Friday condemned Argentina's move to seize control of the YPF division of Spanish oil and gas giant Repsol and demanded that EU takes action against Buenos Aires at the World Trade Organization.

Argentina Bashed by Spain over an Oil-Company Takeover

Argentina's President reaps popular acclaim after Buenos Aires' dramatic takeover of a Spanish-owned oil company. But their may be a global financial blowback

Argentina Moves To Take Control Of Spanish Oil Subsidiary

Argentina's President Cristina Fernandez's government is moving forward with a plan to nationalize its largest oil company, currently owned by Spanish company Repsol, deepening a rift between Buenos Aires and Madrid.

Argentina to Send Bill to Congress for Control of 51% of YPF

Argentina plans to send a bill to Congress to take 51 percent control of YPF SA (YPFD) , a government official said today at a meeting in Buenos Aires in which President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner participated.

Repsol chief presses Argentina for dialogue

The head of oil giant Repsol urged Argentina's government to sit down and talk, after reports that Buenos Aires planned to seize control of YPF, the Spanish firm's subsidiary there.

US cuts trade preferences for Argentina

The United States cut preferential trade tariffs for Argentina Monday saying Buenos Aires had failed to pay penalties it owes US companies after international tribunal rulings in their favor.

Britain accuses Argentina of "harassing" Falklands

LONDON (Reuters) - Britain accused Argentina of illegal attempts to intimidate Falkland islanders on Friday after Buenos Aires said it would take legal action against any companies involved in oil exploration off the disputed South Atlantic territory. Tensions between Britain and Argentina are rising as the 30th anniversary approaches of Argentina's invasion of the Falklands that was repulsed by ...