Argentina

Truckers in Argentina have become involved in the dispute between the country's farmers and the government. Their involvement will only increase tensions in the country. [more]

The U.N. Secretary-General has warned that failure to address the global food crisis properly could lead to economic, social and political crises around the world. In some areas, political aftershocks are already apparent, as a wrap-up of recent events in Latin America indicates. [more]

Argentine farmers have begun their third strike in less than three months and plan to block food exports for four days. [more]

Amid economic troubles, Argentine Economy Minister Martin Lousteau became the first to defect from President Cristina Kirchner's Cabinet. [more]

The global trend of unrest over high food prices –- especially the price of grain –- has far-reaching implications. [more]