Next stop... May 14, 2008
The capital, Montevideo, comes down somewhere between crumbling and contemporary, while for many visitors theres an easy taste of Uruguay at postcard-perfect, World Heritage-listed Colonia del Sacramento, just a short ferry ride across the Ro de la Plata from Buenos Aires. Within South America, which accounts for about 90 percent of Uruguays visitors, this countrys beaches are legendary, nowhere more so than the glitz and glamour of Punta del Este. (iAfrica.com)
River Plate beats Gimnasia, stays tied for first May 12, 2008
Boca played without playmaker Juan Riquelme, who was injured, enabling Estudiantes to claim its first victory at home against Boca in La Plata, a sister city to the capital, since 1991. Elsewhere, Independiente beat San Lorenzo 1-0 Sunday with Guillermo Rodriguez's seventh goal of the season two minutes into the second half. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Chile's President to visit volcanic eruption area May 11, 2008
But meteorologists warned on Saturday that the massive plume could turn northward to affect the area of the Rio de La Plata and Buenos Aires and reach Uruguay, media reports say. - AFP. (ABC Online)
Portal Expands Tiger Uranium Project May 8, 2008
VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - May 8, 2008) - Portal Resources Ltd. (TSX VENTURE: - ) announces that the San Rafael project in Mendoza province consisting of claims held under the Minera Rio de la Plata S.A. (MRDP) and San Pedro agreements, has been reorganised. Portal expanded the Tiger uranium project from 5 claims (26,069 hectares or 101 square miles) to 9 claims totaling 44,924 hectares (174 square miles) which will continue to be held under the Minera Rio de la Plata (MRDP)... (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Bad night for Argentine clubs May 8, 2008
Estudiantes beat LDU, 2-1, in La Plata but it was not enough for the Argentines, who lost 3-2 on aggregate. Estudiantes went behind when goalkeeper Mariano Andjar picked up a back pass in the 26th minute. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Copa Libertadores: Estudiantes, Lanus advance Apr 16, 2008
Estudiantes beat Ecuador's Deportivo Cuenca 2-0 in La Plata and Lanus defeated Uruguay host Danubio 2-1. The Argentine clubs claimed the top two qualifying berths in the group after six rounds, with Estudiantes on 11 points and Lanus on 10. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Argentine: Leader River Plate wins 4th straight Apr 14, 2008
Elsehwere, Estudiantes of La Plata beat Lanus 1-0 Friday with a goal from Juan Sebastian Veron from distance four minutes from time. The dramatic finish left Estudiantes in third place with 20 points, just behind Boca on goal difference. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Paving the Way for Construction: Panama Canal Awards the Largest Expansion Contract So Far Apr 5, 2008
Dredging International is also working on other important projects around the word such as the construction of Port 2000 in Havre, France and the deepening of channels in Rio de la Plata located at the Argentina and Uruguay border. About the Panama Canal Authority (ACP) The ACP is the semi-autonomous agency of the Government of Panama in charge of managing, operating and maintaining the Panama Canal. (PR Newswire)
Bringing parallel programming to the engineering masses Mar 29, 2008
She holds both BS and MS degrees in computer science from the National University of La Plata in Argentina and an MS in management from MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology). Related Links. (EETimes)
Cursed Dianne Brimble cruise ship runs aground off Turkey Mar 27, 2008
In January this year, the ship also ran aground while travelling along the Rio de la Plata in Argentina. The cruise ship attracted attention from Australian media after the death of Brisbane woman Brimble in 2002, when it was owned by P&O Cruises Australia. (NEWS.com.au)
* Argentine nights Mar 20, 2008
Situated at the wide mouth of the Rio de la Plata, Buenos Aires sprawls across the flat landscape with the force of a concrete hurricane. It takes more than an hour to traverse opposite ends by yellow-and-black taxi. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Libertadores: Estudiantes, Cruzeiro lead groups Mar 19, 2008
Juan Sebastian Veron converted a 44th-minute penalty and Leandro Desabato headed in a free kick by Leandro Benitez in the 76th for Estudiantes before 30,000 people at La Plata Stadium. The Argentine host has seven points, two more than Argentine rival Lanus and Deportivo Cuenca of Ecuador. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Snatching of baby monkey roils Argentine zoo Mar 15, 2008
The 6-inch, three-month-old titi monkey was stolen Sunday from the La Plata zoo, which was filled with 4,000 visitors at the time. Authorities say they are searching for two young men and asking visitors to come forward with any pictures they may have taken at the time of the theft at the zoo southeast of Buenos Aires. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Weird News)
Lady Tiger Soccer is Argentina Bound Mar 4, 2008
The Lady Tigers are set to play their first game in Argentina on Tuesday, March 4, at 4 p.m. CT against Estudiantes de la Plata. They will play their second game against Boca Juniors on Wednesday at 12:30 CT. The Lady Tigers final game will take place on Thursday March 6, at 1 p.m. against San Lorenzo de Almagro. (Gotigersgo.com)
Boca-Atlas leads Libertadores showdown week Mar 4, 2008
"I've got my mind on Thursday's match, on scoring more goals,'' said Boca Juniors striker Martin Palermo, who scored his record-equaling 180th goal with Boca in the team's 1-0 win over Gimnasia La Plata in the Argentine Clausura on Sunday. Boca leads the competition along with Velez Sarsfield. Surprising Caracas will face Cruzeiro in Brazil on Tuesday, with the winner taking over the lead of Group 1. Caracas has six points atop the group, two more than second-place Cruzeiro. A draw in Belo... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Dinosaur graveyard as tourist draw Mar 4, 2008
For decades museums in Buenos Aires and La Plata, close to the capital, seemed to scoop up all the region's fossils. The building of regional museums around Neuqu. (International Herald Tribune)
Boca gan y lidera Mar 3, 2008
com - Crnica: Gimnasia La Plata vs Boca Juniors - Primera Divisin de Argentina ... Crnica: Gimnasia La Plata vs Boca Juniors - Primera Divisin de Argentina ... Gimnasia La Plata 0 - 1 Boca Juniors. (ESPN -- Deportes)
Floods hit thousands in Argentina Mar 1, 2008
The worst affected area is La Plata district, where about 1,500 people have had to be evacuated from their homes. Other Latin American countries have also been affected by the bad weather in recent weeks. (BBC News -- Americas)
Deaths, kidnappings plague Argentina's human-rights trials Feb 29, 2008
Eduardo Castellanos, a former political prisoner during Argentina's 1976-1983 dictatorship, attends a rally in La Plata demanding more information on Jorge Julio Lopez, who disappeared after he testified against a former police officer accused of torturing dissidents ... On Sept. 18, 2006, Jorge Julio Lopez disappeared near his house in the provincial capital of La Plata, and he remains missing ... The lack of information about Lopez more than 17 months after his disappearance has drawn the most... (Anchorage Daily News)
Gregory SicaINSIDE SOCCER Feb 29, 2008
Estudiantes de La Plata, who find themselves in Group 2 along with Lans (with whom they drew 0-0 with on Tuesday), were beaten by relatively unknown Ecuadorian club Deportivo Cuenca in their group opener. Still, the club's inspirational leader, Juan Sebastin Vern, remains positive about his team's chances, and has stated that he will only be satisfied when Estudiantes wins the whole thing. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Estudiantes igual 0-0 con Lans Feb 27, 2008
com - Crnica: Estudiantes La Plata vs Lans - Copa Libertadores ... Crnica: Estudiantes La Plata vs Lans - Copa Libertadores ... Estudiantes La Plata 0 - 0 Lans. (ESPN -- Deportes)
Copa champs So Paulo, Atltico Nacional meet Feb 26, 2008
SI.com - Former champions Sao Paulo and Atletico Nacional meet in Copa Libertadores. Former champions Sao Paulo and Atletico Nacional meet in Copa Libertadores. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Estudiantes gan en inicio del Clausura Feb 9, 2008
com - Ftbol Argentino - Crnica Estudiantes La Plata vs Banfield ... Final - Ciudad de La Plata ... Estudiantes La Plata. (ESPN -- Deportes)
New Compounds Could Combat Tuberculosis And Malaria Jan 25, 2008
In her thesis Esther Vicente also describes a Computational Chemistry study which she drew up at the Instituto de Investigaci;n en Fisicoqu;mica Te;rica y Aplicada (INIFTA) in La Plata, Argentina. Here, using various computer programmes, she designed a theoretical model to estimate if a compound could be potentially active, a tool that could prove to be highly useful in the design of new structures active against forgotten diseases. (Science Daily)
Ischia is named next coach of Boca Juniors Dec 27, 2007
Ischia, who was an assistant under Carlos Bianchi during one of Boca's most successful runs in its history, said he looked forward to working for "the top team'' in Argentina. Ischia, 51, also played for Argentina. As a manager, he has guided Velez, Gimnasia of La Plata and Rosario Central. He was a top assistant for several years under Bianchi, Boca's most successful coach from 1998 to 2004. Under Bianchi, Boca won four first-division titles, three Copa Libertadores titles and two club world... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Report: Ischia to be next Boca Juniors coach Dec 24, 2007
As a coach, he has led Velez, Gimnasia of La Plata and Rosario Central. Miguel Angel Russo led Boca to this year's Copa Libertadores title but he resigned Thursday only days after his team lost 4-2 to AC Milan in the Club World Cup final in Tokyo. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Defending champ Boca Juniors draws Colo Colo, Union Atletico Dec 21, 2007
Estudiantes de La Plata (Argentina). Danubio (Uruguay). (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Juan Sebastian Veron, 32, has been playing with Estudiantes de la Plata since 2006, scoring five goals in 34 appearances. Dec 14, 2007
The 32-year-old Argentinean midfielder, who has played for Manchester United and Chelsea, will leave his current club, Estudiantes de la Plata, on Saturday when his contract officially runs out and is scheduled to arrive in Washington D.C. on Wednesday for an introductory press conference ... Since 2006 Veron has been with Estudiantes de la Plata, the team he began his professional career with in 1994. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Revolution searched for bargains in Argentina Dec 11, 2007
"Revolution coaches met with agents and attended several first- and second-division matches. Their focus was less on performers such as Juan Sebastian Veron, who has returned to Estudiantes de la Plata after a long career in Europe, and more on overlooked youngsters in the mold of Juan Carlos Toja, a Colombian midfielder who went from River Plate to FC Dallas last season."I'm guessing Veron [who has been negotiating with D.C. United] would cost $4 million a year," Nicol said. "We're looking to... (Boston Globe)
Cristina sworn in as Argentine president Dec 11, 2007
As Argentina's first elected woman president, she was born in La Plata in Buenos Aires province on Feb. 19, 1953, and studied law at the School of Legal and Social Sciences of La Plata National University in the 1970s. Editor: Mu Xuequan. (Xinhuanet, China)
Complete weather forecast Dec 7, 2007
Jackson, MS 39201 Last Updated: 12/07/07 07:45:24 EDT. C) Relative Humidity: 74% Barometer: 30. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Argentine undergoes sex-change surgery Dec 5, 2007
The teenager was operated on at a private clinic in La Plata, near the Argentine capital. Courts have withheld the teen's name because she is still a minor and local media have not published the identity. (Herald Online, SC -- Health)
DMR courts winter workers Nov 13, 2007
La Plata County's rising cost of living can make finding adequate help challenging, but the resort in recent years has grown its appeal by sweetening the pot from just the standard free season ski pass. Now workers can shuttle to work and get cash back for carpooling. (Durango Herald)
Lans gole y se acerca al ttulo Nov 10, 2007
Est bien que por esta decimosexta fecha del Apertura Boca todava debe recibir a Vlez Sarsfield e Independiente ser anfitrin ante Estudiantes de La Plata, pero se trata de dos cotejos muy exigentes y los candidatos quedaron ms obligados que nunca a imponerse ... Argentinos Juniors (L), Boca (V) y Gimnasia y Esgrima La Plata (L) son los tres escollos que quedan en el camino, pero a Lans cada vez se lo ve ms seguro en la cima. (ESPN -- Deportes)
Cristina gets keys to Casa Rosada (from her husband) Oct 30, 2007
Born 19 February 1953 in the city of La Plata, 50 miles south of Buenos Aires and also the birth place of Evita Peron. Married Nestor Kirchner in March 1975. (Independent)
Cristina Fernández de Kirchner becomes Argentina's first woman president Oct 30, 2007
" He raised her arm. "She is going to improve the country much more than her husband," said Graciela Aballay, 38, who watched Mrs. Kirchner's speech with her 9-year-old daughter, Maria Victoria. More than anything, Mrs. Kirchner's victory would serve as a referendum on the four years under her husband, who steered Argentina out of its worst economic crisis in 2001, when it defaulted on $80 billion in loans. Argentina is poised to record a sixth year of growth averaging about 8 percent. It is... (International Herald Tribune)
President's wife leading for Argentina presidency Oct 29, 2007
Cristina Kirchner grew up in La Plata, once known as "Eva Per?n City," the birthplace of the beloved wife and powerful first lady of General Juan Domingo Per ... The Kirchners met in law school in La Plata, where they were activists in the Peronist movement. (International Herald Tribune)
First lady wins the presidency of Argentina Oct 29, 2007
Raised in the provincial city of La Plata, she was a student activist in the 1970s who supported the Peronist party and opposed a military dictatorship that had no tolerance for dissent. She met her husband while in law school there, and after the two moved together to the Patagonian province of Santa Cruz, they formed an alliance that soon dominated the region's political landscape. (AZCentral -- News)
Newsmaker: Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner Oct 27, 2007
She met her husband when they were both law students in her hometown of La Plata in the 1970's. They married in 1975 and have two children. (CNN)
Argentina's 'Greater Fatherland' Oct 27, 2007
In La Plata, hundreds of migrants gather together for what they have been waiting for years for - a national ID. ... " Not happy Most South Americans that come to Argentina end up living in very poor neighbourhoods, with houses made of wood and tin. In depth Argentina's Sex SlavesNow the government's programme has helped many to find a better life. But not everyone is pleased. In a hospital in La Plata, one Argentinian lady, Susana, said: "I am being treated for cancer and in there I was... (Aljazeera.Net)
It's wide open in Argentina: Two tiny teams are shaking up a six-club Apertura race. Oct 26, 2007
An unexpected 1-1 draw against Estudiantes de La Plata at the Bombonera last weekend seriously dented Boca's chances of winning its third championship in five seasons. Despite this, Miguel ngel Russo's side still knows that the championship is completely in its hands. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Lanus overtakes Independiente in Argentina Oct 22, 2007
Elsewhere, River Plate claimed a 2-0 away victory over Gimnasia of La Plata to remain five points behind Lanus. Pablo Piatti scored first for Estudiantes when he caught Boca's defenses off guard but Boca came back in the 72nd minute with a header by star striker Martin Palermo. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Kirchner condemns triple killing Oct 20, 2007
Senior government officials have been meeting to discuss the attack, which happened on the outskirts of the city of La Plata, south of the capital. Mr Kirchner's wife, Cristina Fernandez, has been polling strongly ahead of next weekend's elections. (BBC News -- Americas)
Trigona: Dirty War Crimes Oct 20, 2007
Lopez was last seen walking near his home in La Plata, about 40 miles from Buenos Aires ... Just an hour before Von Wernichs verdict was scheduled, the courthouse in La Plata had to be evacuated ... "Christian Von Wernich is one of the spokesmen from the Church that participated in the torture and comforted disappeared detainees," said Christina Valdez, whose husband was kidnapped and later disappeared in the provincial capital of La Plata. (Zmag.org)
Difficult questionsArgentina trial focuses attention on Church role in 'Dirty War' Oct 11, 2007
Shortly after the sentence was announced in the city of La Plata, and while human rights activists and families of the victims were still celebrating, the Argentine Catholic Church authorities spoke about the case for the first time ... One of the witnesses at the trial, Carlos Zaidman, was a victim of torture in La Plata and spoke about his feelings when he saw the priest again many years after the end of military rule. (BBC News -- Americas)
* Priest gets life over role in Argentine `dirty war' Oct 11, 2007
Former police chaplain Christian Von Wernich, who is the first Roman Catholic priest to be charged for crimes committed under Argentina's dictatorship, reacts after the verdict was read in a trial in La Plata, Argentina, on Tuesday, that focused attention on the Church's role in the military's ``dirty war'' on opponents ... Seconds after the sentence was read, hundreds of protesters cheered and fireworks were shot off outside the courthouse in La Plata, about 80km from Buenos Aires. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Argentina 'dirty war' priest jailed Oct 11, 2007
The von Wernich case is the biggest human rights trial in Argentina since former police chief Miguel Etchecolatz was convicted in September 2006 in the same La Plata courthouse. The trials came after the Supreme Court in 2005 annulled amnesty laws blocking prosecution of scores of former state security agents or their civilian allies. (Aljazeera.Net)
Argentina's torture priest given a life sentence Oct 11, 2007
No, a hanging's not on the cards, Father the chaplain reacts as the verdict is read in the La Plata court ... "This is a historic decision," Eduardo Duhalde, Argentina's secretary of human rights, said outside the court in La Plata, 60 kilometres south of the capital ... No, a hanging's not on the cards, Father … the chaplain reacts as the verdict is read in the La Plata court. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
'Dirty War' priest gets life term Oct 10, 2007
The trial in the town of La Plata, 60km (35 miles) south of Buenos Aires, had lasted for three months. Father Von Wernich initially avoided prosecution by moving to Chile, where he worked as a priest under a false name. (BBC News -- Americas)
Ex-Police Chaplain Convicted of Murder, Torture by Tribunal in Argentina Oct 10, 2007
A crowd surrounding the courthouse in the city of La Plata launched fireworks and beat drums after the verdict was read. In the courthouse, Von Wernich was escorted out of the hearing room by police as representatives of the Mothers and Grandmothers of the Plaza de Mayo stood up and applauded. (Bloomberg -- Latin America)
Argentine priest receives life sentence in 'dirty war' killings Oct 10, 2007
Seconds after the sentence was read, hundreds of protesters cheered and fireworks were shot off outside the courthouse in La Plata, about 50 miles from Buenos Aires. Father von Wernich, who wore a bulletproof vest in court, clasped his hands and frowned. (International Herald Tribune)
Hustle and flow | Oct 10, 2007
Its soaked by the Rio de la Plata, sometimes known as the River Plate, and seems like somewhere you can happily hide and still be within an hours reach of the finest European opera ... Buenos Aires sits on the edge of the Rio de la Plata, the worlds widest estuary, fed from the Uruguay and Paran Rivers. (iAfrica.com)
Aquiline Drilling at Navidad Continues to Expand Loma de La Plata Oct 4, 2007
Of the 41 holes reported, 21 were drilled in the Loma de La Plata zone (see attached map), bringing total drilling there to 39 holes ... The Loma de La Plata results continue to exhibit high grade silver values with insignificant lead mineralization and occasional copper values to 0 ... Drilling continues at Loma de La Plata, with a further 35-40 holes planned. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Argentina: Banfield baj al lder Independiente: 2-0 Sep 30, 2007
com - Ftbol Argentino - Crnica Banfield vs Independiente. Portada ESPN.com ESPNsoccernet ESPN.com. (ESPN -- Deportes)
In Evita's footsteps Sep 29, 2007
Hailing from the university town of La Plata, outside Buenos Aires, Cristina Kirchner, 54, is a lawyer and polished speaker known for her strong personality and solid human rights record that dates to her time as a senator in her husband's Patagonian state of Santa Cruz. But many Argentinians see her as bossy and authoritarian. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Americas: Toluca adds to Chivas' goal spell Sep 26, 2007
Elsewhere in the 10th round, it was Huracan 2, Colon 2; San Lorenzo 3, Rosario Central 1; Banfield 1, Gimnasia of La Plata 0; Argentinos Juniors 4, Newell's Old Boys 0; San Martin E, Velez Sarsfield 2; Lanus 1, Estudiantes 0; Racing Club 1, Arsenal 0. Top Photo Galleries. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
October Geology and GSA Today media highlights Sep 26, 2007
A Paleocene lowland macroflora from Patagonia reveals significantly greater richness than North American analogs Ari Iglesias, Facultad de Ciencias Naturales y Museo, Universidad Nacional de La Plata, Divisin Paleobotnica, Paseo del Bosque s/n, La Plata, La Plata / Buenos Aires 1900, Argentina; et al. Pages 947-950. Very little is known about the vegetation of the South American continent during the Paleocene epoch, the 10 million years following the mass extinction that ended the age of... (EurekAlert!)
Trigona: Julio Lopez Sep 20, 2007
"The Federal Criminal Court number 1 in La Plata, orders the following sentence. The court sentences Miguel Osvaldo Etchecolatz to life in prison." As judge Carlos Rozanski read the sentence, Etchecolatz kissed a crucifix ... Human rights activists and relatives of the disappeared celebrated the verdict while embracing each other inside and outside the court room in La Plata ... Lopez was last seen walking near his home in La Plata, about 40 miles from Buenos Aires. (Zmag.org)
Argentine priest testifies about church's role in 'dirty war' Sep 18, 2007
A member of Mothers of May Plaza at the trial in La Plata of the Reverend Christian von Wernich, wearing a reminder of those who disappeared in Argentina's dirty war. (Nicolas Goldberg for The New York Times ). (International Herald Tribune)
Boca, Independiente share lead in Argentina Sep 14, 2007
Gimnasia y Esgrima was tied 0-0 against Colon on Wednesday when heavy rain at Gimnasia's La Plata stadium forced a suspension in the 23rd minute. The remainder of the game will be played at a date yet to be decided. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Americas: Santos still undefeated in Mexico Sep 11, 2007
Elsewhere, Olimpo drew 1-1 with Argentinos Juniors; Banfield Edged Rosario Central 3-2; Gimnasia y Esgrima of La Plata beat Huracan 1-0; Newell's Old Boys drew 0-0 with Lanus; Estudiantes beat Racing Club 2-1; and Arsenal defeated San Lorenzo 4-2. Brazil. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Deal of the Day: Uruguay getaway for $1,149 Sep 6, 2007
Enjoy European-influenced Montevideo on banks of Rio de la Plata. Looking for a getaway. (MSNBC -- Travel)
WEATHER: Thunderstorms possible Aug 28, 2007
Argentina - La Plata. Argentina - Larroque. (Florida Today)
Aquiline Drilling on Navidad Argenta Trend Expands High Grade Loma De La Plata Zone; Results Include 40.9m at 614 g/t Ag Aug 23, 2007
Aquiline Drilling on Navidad Argenta Trend Expands High Grade Loma De La Plata Zone; Results Include 40 ... Aquiline Drilling on Navidad Argenta Trend Expands High Grade Loma De La Plata Zone; Results Include 40 ... These include the results for 16 follow-up holes to further extend the high-grade zone of mineralization on the southeast flank of Barite Hill, (see April 10 and May 23 news releases), 3 exploratory holes at Marcasite Hill, 4 reconnaissance holes on the north flank of Calcite Hill,... (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Vlez perdi con Banfield y se cay de la punta Aug 19, 2007
Los sureos tenan como antecedentes una derrota frente a Estudiantes de La Plata y una victoria ante el Racing Club. Por el lado de los de Liniers, haban triunfado ante Coln de Santa Fe y Olimpo. (ESPN -- Deportes)
