Topic: Repsol YPF SA
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Malvinas curriculum helps Argentina revive Falklands claim
Residents of the Falklands vote today and tomorrow in a referendum that's expected to reaffirm the population's desire to remain an Overseas British Territory.
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New York judge's ruling sparks nationalist surge in Argentina
Stakes are high for Argentina's President Kirchner in a legal tug-of-war over full repayment of bonds from the country's 2002 default. Kirchner says her country is the victim of 'judicial colonialism.'
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Latin America Monitor Cuban waters come up dry on oil
International oil companies have been searching for crude off the coast of Cuba for the past few years, but all came up short. In hindsight, did the drilling program make sense?
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Argentina: Oil nationalization and currency controls divide a nation
Months after Argentine President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner’s nationalization of the YPF energy company and controversial economic policies, where does Argentina stand?
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Latin America Monitor Argentine and Venezuelan oil partnership sets up potential conflicts with Europe
The partnership between state-owned oil companies makes Venezuela a key third party in Argentina's ongoing dispute with a Spanish energy firm.
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Latin America Monitor Does oil giant Chevron want Chavez to win reelection in Venezuela?
Chevron has been in Venezuela since the 1920s when politicians were heavier handed than Chavez. Now, Chevron in Venezuela may be too big to nationalize, writes a guest blogger.
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Latin America Monitor Disappointing month for foreign investment in Cuba
Foreign companies look to be pulling out of oil exploration in Cuba, and Havana Club rum is fighting to retain its name in US markets, writes a guest blogger.
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Repsol 'almost certain' to end offshore oil drilling in Cuba
Spanish oil company Repsol announced its potential withdrawal from exploration in Cuba, after spending close to $150 million on a dry well. What does this mean for Cuba?
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Focus Argentina's renationalization of YPF: A push to manage oil on its own terms
Many have criticized Argentina's move to renationalize its oil as a populist bid likely to isolate it from the global economy. But the takeover is in line with changing power dynamics in the region.
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The Circle Bastiat Argentina: Keeping up with the Chavezes?
President Cristina Kirchner's plan to seize a majority stake in oil company YPF SA, owned by Repsol YPF of Spain, is causing diplomatic tensions with Spain and the European Union.
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Argentina's move to nationalize oil firm YPF highlights Spain's decline
Spain used to be one of the most powerful economic forces in Latin America, but now it's struggling to punish Argentina for nationalizing a Spanish-owned oil producer.
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Latin America Monitor Challenges facing Argentina after oil firm nationalization
Retaliation from Spain and a foray into fracking are some of the challenges Argentina may have to navigate, writes a guest blogger.
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The next Venezuela? Argentina to nationalize oil company
President Kirchner's plan to nationalize the Spanish-controlled oil company, YPF, is raising fears of more expropriations of privately run companies and has set off a furor in Spain.
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Is the White House ready for a Cuban deep water drilling disaster?
In three months deep water drilling is set to begin in Cuban waters in the Gulf of Mexico, but the US embargo on Cuba could spell catastrophe should a repeat of the Deepwater Horizon spill occur.
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China grabs Latin America, well ahead of Obama's outreach
In the past year, China has secured some $65 billion in regional deals. President Obama's current visit to Latin America is seen as a counteracting move.
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Europe makes room for Chinese investment, but not without concern
China has signed a number of trade deals throughout Europe that could boost struggling economies, but some Europeans have misgivings about the possibility of a financial lifeline from China.
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Europe rethinks dependence on Libyan oil
Italy and Spain depend on Libya for as much as 22 percent and 13 percent of total crude consumption, respectively, a supply not easily replaced on short notice.
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What China wants in exchange for spending big in Europe
Chinese Vice Prime Minister Li Keqiang is offering Chinese investment to a struggling Europe. In exchange, China wants improved trade ties with Europe.
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International sensitivities: What if BP oil spill heads for Cuba?
The BP oil spill has begun to have international repercussions. Cuba is the country most likely to be the first non-US victim if the oil slick advances beyond Florida into the Caribbean.
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Brazil oil giant, Petrobras, in corruption spotlight
A congressional inquiry could taint not only the state-owned company but Brazil's president and the woman he hopes will succeed him.
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