Ricardo Jaime: “I am being subjected to persecution”

Ricardo Jaime, former Secretary of Transportation, reported being subject to persecution and accused newspaper Clarín of wanting to bribe his former son in law, Sebastian, former husband of his daughter.

“I am available to investigators,” the former kirchnerist official said, regarding the case against him on alleged illicit enrichment.

Jaime said today that “he is being subjected to persecution.”

“I’ve changed my decision of not to speaking because it has to do with something that, in my opinion, is extremely serious and I want to let know why I think I’m being subjected to persecution,” the former official said at a press conference.

The multi-accused former secretary said that from 6 April, 2010, a journalist from Clarín newspaper, Omar Lavieri, began writing to his daughter’s ex husband. “I

D’Elia supports the Quebracho group leader, who is now beginning to be tried

In Comodoro Py court begins trial against Quebracho group leader, Fernando Esteche, and Luis social leader D’Elia was present to support him.

The court scene is tinged with tension, to see members of this violent group, hooded and with sticks in their hands, hitting the fences that protect the buildings.

D’Elia said that if the court rules against the Quebracho leader, social groups will join to protest against the judges who are considered not independent, they are instruments of political persecution to the members of the group.

Quebracho staged a march in April 2007, in repudiation of Teacher Carlos Fuentealba murder in the province of Neuquén and they destroyed a local supporter of Governor Jorge Sobisch.

The trial is conducted by the

Mariana Nannis was arrested in Miami

Claudio Caniggia’s wife was detained for several hours over changing  clothes’ price labels in order to pay less in a very expensive store. She had to pay a substantial fine.

Mariana Nannis, known in the 90s for her eccentricities and unrestrained luxury, was arrested several hours by police in Miami after trying to steal from a luxurous clothes store.

Claudio Caniggia’s wife, former striker of the national football team, changed the labels on some items of clothing to pay less, but was caught thanks to the security cameras.

The incident draws attention to the causes that would have led Nannis to commit such an offense, since Claudio Caniggia would not be a in a difficult economic situation. Even though he quit professional football years ago, Caniggia has won a

Bribes: Elisa Carrio said “The money from the bribes paid by the companies went directly to Nestor Kirchner”

According to international media “The former Argentine ambassador in Caracas, Eduardo Sadous, testified under oath that entrepreneurs interested in doing business with Venezuela must pay between 15 and 20% of bribes to officials of the Ministry of Planning in Argentina.”

Also said that “a group of Argentine businessmen told him that they requested committees to do business with Venezuela in the framework of agreements signed between President Hugo Chávez and former president Nestor Kirchner (2003-2007).”

According to a Buenos Aires newspaper, it was reported today that “Sadous spoke on Tuesday to the Federal Judge Julian Ercolini and federal prosecutor Gerardo Pollicita as a witness in a court case taking place in Argentina.”

“The Argentine executive officials might have been benefited from these businesses export, while the commercial relationship with Venezuela was organized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Argentina

The Hague tribunal considers that Uruguay did not properly inform about Botnia

The Hague tribunal gave its ruling on the conflict between Argentina and Uruguay by Botnia. Depending on its perspective, Argentina has not provided any concrete evidence to prove any pollution, but it stressed that it is not competent to analyze this issue.

Judge Peter Tomka, while reading the ruling, said regarding the bilateral dispute with Uruguay: “The relative demand for odor and its impact on tourism is outside the jurisdiction of this court,"

The court has held that Uruguay breached the Uruguay River Treaty and not properly informed about the installation of the pulp mill. Also considers the neighboring country does not respect the principle of good faith.

It was understood that Uruguay did not inform the CARU about the planned worked before granting permits to each of the plants, “so that country did not do what it is imposed by Art

Louis Vuitton brought Maradona, Pele and Zidane

The world soccer stars Diego Maradona, Pele and Zinedine Zidane were collected for the last campaign of the French firm Luois Vuitton.

Photographer Annie Leibovitz was responsible for portraying the players in the traditional bar form Madrid, Café Maravillas, where they played a game of table football.

Images realize the fun and friendly rivalry among the three, while the distinguished bags and suitcases are on the bar.

To view the full season we have to wait until May17, but Vuitton offers a preview on its page Louis Vuitton Journeys, where people can also vote for their favorite.

The most prestigious international publications will host the images from June and Louis Vuitton will make a donation to The Climate Project, headed by the

Boudou stands for the use of reserves at the Senate

Amado Boudou will answer questions by the opposition until noon at a plenary debate.

Economy Ministry is answering questions before the Budget and Finance Committees, where he tries to counteract the Deputies bill that rejected the NUD allowing the use of reserves topay debt.

In his first words to the parliament, he stressed that the Central Bank has an optimal level of reserves, making it possible to sustain a competitive exchange rate. He also defended the creation of the Argentine debt reduction fund (FODEAR), through a Decree of Necessity and Urgency (NUD) to cancel U $ S 4.382 million of debt. “The level of reserves is optimal. So it allows to appeal to an instrument such as the NUD or a bill, “he said.

The presence of

Inter made a smart match and beat powerful Barcelona

Diego Milito's Inter defeated Lio Messi's Barcelona with an overwhelming 3-1 at Giuseppe Meazza stadium. Milito was the man of the match with a goal and two assists.

In the 19th minute Guardiola’s team took the lead with a goal by Pedro. But the reaction of Inter (which was had Samuel, Cambiasso and Zanetti) was quick: TheRacing former striker left Sjneider alone with the keeper and the Dutchman made no mistake. 1-1 on 29 minutes the first half.

The second goal was psychologically lethal to Barca. Pandev began the counterattack and passed to Milito, who dribbled and assited Maicon,

Luis Miguel was discharged from the clinic

According to what news agencies reported, “Mexican singer Luis Miguel was discharged from Cedar-Sinai Medical Center of Los Angeles, where he was hospitalized for ten days, for reasons yet unknown, and after undergoing surgery, he travelled to Miami to recover at his mansion. “

He was discharged on Friday night amid a great police security operation, where dozens of journalists and photographers stood guard trying to snap photographs.

AOL reported that “doctors discharged him after his family insisted on taking him to his Miami home to continue treatment there. At first, the specialists said refused, but allowed him later taking into account the importance of the psychological factor in the recovery of the Mexican star. ”

“The singer had left the hospital in an ambulance accompanied by his agent Alejandro Asensi, two assistants, three guards and a nurse, who would assist him at home.”

Formula 1 GP of China: The victory went to Jenson Button

With heavy rains, Jenson Button achieved his second win of the season and ninth of his career, a victory that was achieved from the first corner beating Vettel and Webber.

Button’s victory was threatened by Hamilton, who rallied, beating Petrov, Kubica and Rosberg to placed second.

But from the time the former world champion began to have problems, maybe for being very aggressive, was when he took his foot off the accelerator and saved his second position.

Button, also had tire problems, but he had already secured his first place, no matter that the rain reappeared strongly.

Button is in the top of the World Cup with 60 points, followed by Rosberg, 50, and Fernando Alonso and Hamilton, with 49.

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The president travels to Venezuela and will meet Chavez on Tuesday

President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner traveled to Venezuela to participate in the celebrations of the bicentennial of the independence of that country and on Tuesday she will meet with her counterpart, Hugo Chavez.

The governor will participate on Monday in official acts, including a special session of the National Assembly, where she will be a speaker.

She will also be in Caracas to attend to a civic-military parade led by Chávez.

The two heads of state will hold a meeting on Tuesday to discuss bilateral relations and cooperation agreements.

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Colón Theatre recovered its splendor

A journalist for the newspaper ‘El Pais’ in Spain made the following note related to the reopening of the Colon Theatre:

‘On the night of May 24, the doors of one of the most famous opera theatres in the world will open, the Teatro Colon in Buenos Aires, which has been under restoration since 2001 and closed since 2006. The opening function, sponsored by the city government, will be held hours before the commemoration of the bicentennial of the independence of Argentina (at this point we should clarify that the Bicentennial Argentina’s Independence is in 2016, now there is celebrated the Bicentennial of the May Revolution, when was done the First Government made with Creole and Spanish as the king of Spain was arrested by Napoleon Bonaparte’s brother).

It’is to soon to name the actors and singers that will challenge again the fabulous acoustics of Colon, considered one of the three best in the world to reproduce the human voice, but the program will be short and will include an act of La bohème, of Puccini, and a picture of the ballet Swan

The Government considers the cheque tax reform invalid

Cristina Kirchner with the head of Banco Nacion Juan Carlos Fabrega and Economy Minister Amado Boudou, during the announcement of a mortages plan in the bank, earlier today.

The Government claims that the bill passed by the Senate is not valid because it was not voted by an absolute majority.

Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner called on Vice-President Julio Cobos to “reconsider” his actions  and make “a return to the Constitution.”

“He is not a ‘croupier’ in the Senate, he is an officer of the Constitution,” CFK said from the National Bank. “

“I call on everyone to go back to sanity and the Constitution,” said CFK during a ceremony at Banco Nacion.

“I don’t recall ever seen such behaviour in

The Senate passed the cheque tax amendment

Early this morning, the Senate passed the cheque tax amendement with 35 votes in favour and 33 against.

Now it will be discussed at the Chamber of Deputies.

Once the debate to approve Mercedes Marcó del Pont appointment as head of the Central Bank, the debate on the cheque tax started.

It is a project that affects the distribution of partnership funds with provinces, therefore the regulations require that in order to make changes, the initiative must have 37 positive votes, and not just half of those present at the meeting.

Julio Cobos, Vice President of the Nation, tried to mediate between the opposition and the ruling party, who argued that the bill needed half plus one of

Angel Cappa: “Coaching River Plate is a dream”

The brand new River Plate coach Angel Cappa, spoke about his arrival at the club and spoke of the dichotomy for next season: “River has to fight to the championship and avoid loosing the category.”

Cappa arrived in the country from Madrid at half past five, and spoke with reporters:

“Managing River is the dream of any coach,” he said, who never hesitated to point out that he is not the solution for the club: “The solution is always the players, and River has very good players.”

“River has to respond to his idiosyncrasy that is playing good football and

Pamela Anderson owes $493,000 in income taxes

Former Baywatch star Pamela Anderson has failed to pay $493,000 in personal income tax, according to California officials.

Anderson is on the annual list of delinquent taxpayers released yesterday by the California Franchise Tax Board.

The 42-year-old actress, who is currently competing on the US television show Dancing With the Stars, is among 250 individual and business taxpayers who each are said to owe more than $100,000 in back taxes.

Her lawyer, Robert Leonard, says he is representing Anderson in the matter but declined to comment further.

Producers of Dancing With the Stars recently asked the former Playboy model to cover up for her appearances on the show to avoid any chance of wardrobe malfunction.

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The Clausura has new leader: Godoy Cruz from Mendoza

Godoy Cruz de Mendoza closed a fantastic afternoon beating Tigre by 6-2 and this way becomes the unique leader of the 2010 Clausura tournament, with only five rounds to play.

Rodrigo Salinas was the man of the scoring three of the sixgoals. Francisco Dutari, Daniel Vega and Leonardo Sigali made the others Leandro Lazzaro and Zelman García, own goal, scored for Tigre in the highest scoring match of the year, perhaps trying to respond to the yesterday's non goals day.

Coach Omar Asad is the greatest revelation of Argentine football. The former Velez came to Godoy Cruz, who came third

Charlie Sheen prepared for Two and A Half Men end

Actor Charlie Sheen has prompted speculation that his sitcom Two and a Half Men may end after releasing a statement about his role on the show.

Sheen, John Cryer and the rest of the cast wrapped filming on the hit series’ seventh season at the weekend to a standing ovation.

“If tonight’s show is the end for me as Charlie Harper, so be it,” said Sheen in a statement.

“Another journey has begun. I take from the experience 161 shows filled with kaleidoscope of amazing experiences, memories and friendships and gratitude. I remain humbly inspired.”

“Charlie got a standing ovation at the end of the taping, but offered very little emotion if it was his final curtain,” said an insider.

Reports surfaced earlier this month that

Balestrini remains in serious condition but without a fever

According to the information of the last medical report from the Policlínico General San Martin in La Plata, the antibiotics given lowered the vicegobernor’s temperature.

Alberto Balestrini, who suffered a stroke on Thursday, “continues with mechanical ventilation, and support of the vital parameters.” This morning, the 63-year-old official underwent a brain scan which showed no changes compared to previous studies, according the hospital director, Marta Gelemur, who gave the medical report.

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Senators who miss regular meetings will be charged 20% of their wages

The Senate President and Vice President of the Nation, Julio Cobos, ordered, yesterday, to “deduct a 20% from the wages of those senators who miss the regular meeting next Wednesday and prevent the functioning of the Upper House”.

The warning is for the 36 kirchnerist senators and allies who caused the failure of last Wednesday’s meeting. Everyone will be “called through a statement that will be published in two Capital Federal newspapers on Monday or Tuesday next week”.

Kirchnerist sources said they rejected any disciplinary action and that they will contest it administratively, without ruling out any other further action before the courts.

Julio Cobos informed the measure minutes before taking the executive. He is replacing Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner as she travelled to the United States and José Pampuro will be in charge of the Senate as