22/11/2012 | Argentina

De Vido accuses former economy ministers of 'giving away Argentina’s sovereign jurisdiction'

Planning Minister Julio De Vido was the first Cabinet member to come on stage today after the ruling against Argentina over vulture funds.

01/02/2013 | Argentina

Gov't assures power cuts are to be 'reduced drastically'

Following various protests carried out yesterday because of widespread power cuts, Planning Minister Julio De Vido came on stage today to assure that in the course of the first semester of the year “power cuts are going to be hugely reduced.”

04/11/2012 | Argentina

De Vido: 'If Macri backs 8N, then he better lead it and tell us his gov't program'

Planning Minister Julio De Vido said that if BA City Mayor Mauricio Macri feels himself represented by the November 8 movement that’s planning a massive march against the government, “he better take the lead, set a platform at the Obelisk monument and explain what his government program is, if he does have one."

08/11/2012 | Argentina

De Vido warns power demand will be close to record high today

08/11/2012 | Argentina

Gov't investigating causes behind mass blackout

The government said today that it was investigating into the causes of the mass power cut that caused chaos across Buenos Aires City and the surrounding areas yesterday evening and that it would “apply the appropriate sanctions,” should it need to.

03/08/2012 | Argentina

Argentina, Venezuela ratify YPF-PDVSA strategic alliance

Argentina and Venezuela gave their first step in the creation of an energy strategic alliance between oil companies YPF and PDVSA, after the agreement signed by President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner and her Venezuelan counterpart, Hugo Chávez, in Brasilia last Tuesday.

23/08/2012 | Argentina

De Vido, Galuccio present YPF exploration plan

Planning Minister Julio De Vido and YPF's energy company CEO Miguel Galuccio presented the Argentina Exploring Plan that will launch the exploring activities in new areas and will reach provinces that lack hydrocarbon tradition.

05/09/2012 | Argentina

Gov't calls off telecom bidding, grants contract to state-run company

Planning Minister Julio De Vido announced that the government has rejected the proposals made by bidders seeking to gain a public contract to manage up to 25 percent of the 3G telecommunications frequency nationwide.

25/07/2012 | Argentina

Gov't threatens to cut subsidies to provinces which implement energy rate hikes

Planning Minister Julio de Vido today warned that the national government will slash subsidies to provinces which raise electricity rates, after a hike announced yesterday by Buenos Aires and Salta provinces.

28/07/2012 | Argentina

'This is not an intervention; we demand investment, production plans,' De Vido

Planning Minister Julio de De Vido denied that the Government plans to “intervene” the energy sector and clarified that “we demand investment and production plans. This is not an intervention, we simply demand more planning.”

29/07/2012 | Argentina

De Vido says ‘more than 70%’ of workers are against Moyano

Planning Minister Julio De Vido said the group of CGT unionist leaders against Hugo Moyano represent “more than 70 percent of the country’s labor force”, adding that “antinomies” are only created from the sector led by Moyano.

01/06/2012 | Argentina

'We could prove the damage Repsol had caused to YPF'

Planning Minister Julio De Vido and Economy Vice-Minister Axel Kicillof held today a press conference at the Economy Ministry to unveil the latest report about YPF's situation after the government’s takeover which, they announced, has concluded.

21/06/2012 | Argentina

Anti-hoarding law enforced by the Government

Planning Minister Julio De Vido gave a press conference today at the Economy Ministry amid the teamsters' strike on transportation of fuel and said the Government "will take all necessary legal action to resolve the situation," which could include bringing the anti-hoarding law into effect.

28/06/2012 | Argentina

CFK met with De Vido and Kicillof before heading to Mendoza

President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner met today with Planning Minister Julio De Vido and the Deputy Minister of Economy before heading to Mendoza to take part in the Mercosur summit.

25/04/2012 | Argentina

De Vido: 'Repsol's investment was insufficient, causing danger to the company'

Planning Minister Julio De Vido and Deputy Economy Minister Axel Kicillof, who head the audit investigating investments made in the petrol company YPF -currently in the process of expropriation- denied today that Repsol had invested more than 20 billion dollars in the company since 1999, as the Spanish company had stated to the Argentine press.

17/05/2012 | Argentina

Subway strike, protests cause traffic chaos in the City

01/06/2012 | Argentina

De Vido, Kicillof hold press conference over YPF

Planning Minister Julio De Vido and Deputy Economy Minister Axel Kicillof were holding a press conference at the Economy Ministry today.

16/04/2012 | Argentina

CFK orders YPF intervention, appoints De Vido as controller

After announcing the draft bill that seeks to expropriate 51 percent of Repsol-YPF oil and gas company, President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner signed a decree ordering the intervention of the company, and appointing Planning Minister Julio De Vido, and Economy Deputy Minster Axel Kicillof as controllers.

18/04/2012 | Argentina

Same people that ruined oil industry is now picked to recover it, says Deputy Estenssoro

Deputy María Eugenia Estenssoro anticipated that the Civic Coalition party she represents will vote against the draft bill presented by the national government to expropriate the 51 percent of the YPF shares held [57.43 percent] by Spain-based energy group Repsol.

20/04/2012 | Argentina

De Vido: 'The challenge for YPF and Petrobras is to work together'

Planning Minister Julio De Vido today held a meeting with Brazil's Energy Minister and Petrobras executives to demand more investments in Argentina, after Neuquen province revoked a Petrobras concession.

09/04/2012 | Argentina

Ministers Kirchner, De Vido to give assessment of storm damage

Planning Minister Julio De Vido, and Social Development Minister Alicia Kirchner will give a press conference at the Economy Ministry to provide an assessment of the situation after last Wednesday’s storm considering the large damages suffered at numerous neighborhoods within the metropolitan and Greater Buenos Aires areas.

09/04/2012 | Argentina

Gov't says efforts focused on bringing relief after massive storm damage

In a joint press conference with Planning Minister Julio De Vido, Social Development Minister Alicia Kirchner defended local authorities from local media accusations the relief, rescue and reestablishment of services were taking more than it should.

10/04/2012 | Argentina

After meeting with De Vido, Petrobras committed to set new investments

Planning Minister Julio De Vido called the heads of Petrobras to raise their investments in the country and warned them that the main aim is that Argentina reaches the “self-sufficiency in energy.”

13/03/2012 | Argentina

After heated discussion, Senate clears subway draft bill for debate

The draft bill ordering City Hall to honour its agreement with the National Government and accept the transfer of the subway management, as well as 33 bus lines and the Puerto Madero tram, was approved by three committees after a very heated debate and will be voted on the Senate floor on March 21st.

16/03/2012 | Argentina

De Vido lashes out at Spanish minister for YPF comments

Planning Minister Julio de Vido lashed out at Spanish Industry Minister José Manuel Soria by saying though oil company YPF is run by Spanish investors it should not be considered an asset of the European country. Previously, the Spanish official affirmed that the company’s interests “were those of Repsol and Spain.”

27/03/2012 | Argentina

Gov't aims to widen mining revenue-share, De Vido says

Planning Minister Julio De Vido participated today in the signing of the Mining Federal Pact between governors of different mining states, which aims to “widens the provinces’ participation in the mining revenue-share”, the Minister said.

08/03/2012 | Argentina

De Vido makes strongly defends transport subsidies

During the inauguration ceremony held for newly-appointed Transport Secretary Alejandro Ramos today, Planning Minister Julio De Vido defended achievements made in the sector, stating that the Government would “maintain the subsidies” on public transport and that the sensitive issue "would be resolved by May."

08/03/2012 | Argentina

'Macri does not like dark-haired, Greater Buenos Aires folk,' De Vido

Following the crossfire between the National and City Governments regarding the subway service transfer, Planning Minister Julio De Vido officially announced the drafting of a congressional bill seeking to ratify the measure, and blasted Mayor Mauricio Macri for refusing to complete the transfer of the subway's management.

09/03/2012 | Argentina

CFK receives new Transport Secretary in Olivos

President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner met at Olivos presidential residence with the new Transport Secretary Alejandro Ramos, who will have to face several pending issues, among them, the Once train crash.

28/02/2012 | Argentina

Gov't takes over TBA's Sarmiento and Mitre lines following Once train crash

Following the Once station train tragedy that killed 51 people last week, Planning Minister Julio De Vido and Transport Secretary Juan Pablo Schiavi announced the government would take over the Sarmiento and Mitre train lines belonging to TBA (Trenes de Buenos Aires) during a 15-day-period or until there is some advance in the probe.

05/03/2012 | Argentina

Nat'l Gov't urges City to take over Subway system

The National Government urged the City administration to take responsibility for the management of the subway system and lashed out at Mayor Mauricio Macri for rejecting the handover.

06/03/2012 | Argentina

'Seems like dialogue not best way to agree subway transfer,' City Deputy Mayor

The controversy over the transfer of the subway system is moving more toward the courts than politics. Although the national government formally intimated the City administration led by Mauricio Macri to take over the management of service, City officials ratified its refusal.

16/01/2012 | Argentina

Gov't to fine oil companies for irregularities in gas oil bulk-price

In a press conference given by government officials at the Economy Ministry, Planning Minister Julio De Vido revealed “serious irregularities" in the bulk-price of gas oil sold to transport companies after receiving reports against oil companies made by a group of fuel dealer chambers.

07/02/2012 | Argentina

Brufau meets with Lorenzino, De Vido over YPF tension

Repsol head Antonio Brufau held a secret meeting with Economy Minister Hernán Lorenzino and Planning Minister Julio De Vido, ambito.com confirmed. The Spanish businessman returns to his country tomorrow and isn't expected to meet with President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner.

24/02/2012 | Argentina

Lugo travels to Santa Cruz, expresses solidarity to CFK over train crash

Paraguayan President Fernando Lugo arrived in Río Gallegos, where he was received by Planning Minister Julio De Vido, and later travelled to El Calafate where he met his Argentine counterpart Cristina Fernández de Kirchner.

02/12/2011 | Argentina

Further subsidy cuts include City neighbourhoods, government buildings

Economy Minister Amado Boudou and Planning Minister Julio De Vido announced further subsidy cuts on utility services will be implemented, following a subsidy cut scheme announced this month by the government on several sectors.

25/12/2011 | Argentina

‘Gas supply is guaranteed,’ says Planning Minister De Vido

Planning Minister Julio De Vido said today that “the State will guarantee the normal operation of Metrogas company and the usual public service supply”, regardless of negotiations to private stockholders.

03/01/2012 | Argentina

National, City governments sign Subway handover

The National Government and the BA City administration finally came to an agreement and signed the handover for the City’s Subway and Tram transport systems, at the Economy Ministry.

20/07/2011 | Argentina

'There is no fuel shortage, just a longer wait to fill up,' De Vido says

Planning Minister Julio De Vido, denied this morning that the country is suffering from a fuel shortage, assuring that “there is no lack of petrol or diesel, however, just a longer wait to fill up,” adding that, “in December it will be exactly the same.”

15/09/2011 | Argentina

'Schoklender's visit to Congress is like me addressing the Croatian Congress,' De Vido

Planning Minister, Julio De Vido, downplayed Sergio Schoklender’s visit to the Lower House to be questioned over the funds mismanagement of the Mothers of Plaza de Mayo social housing programme.

21/11/2011 | Argentina

De Vido: Austerity to rule Aerolíneas

The President of state-run Aerolíneas Argentinas, Mariano Recalde, along with Planning Minister Julio De Vido, announced several technical as well management changes intended to "bring austerity", and achieve "a better and more efficient service". Based on announcements, pilots payroll calculations will be modified, and some long distance destinations could be cancelled.  

21/12/2010 | Argentina

Boudou launches candidacy for City mayor

Economy Minister Amado Boudou officially launched his BA City Mayor candidacy with large support of the CGT Labour Confederation and his head, Hugo Moyano, who was present at the rally held at the SMATA mechanics' united union headquarters.

08/02/2011 | Argentina

WikiLeaks: US warns Argentina lacks 'political will' to eradicate corruption

More than a hundred cables from the US embassy in Buenos Aires warned about the fragility of the judicial system and the impunity of criminals, according to an article recently published by Spanish newspaper El País. The leaked documents also spoke of the lack of a "true political will" to eradicate corruption.

09/02/2011 | Argentina

Gov't imposes fines to energy suppliers due to blackouts

Federal Planning Minister Julio de Vido announced energy suppliers Edenor, Edesur and Edelap will have to pay users up to 450 pesos due to several blackouts that took place last December.

20/04/2012 | Latin America

Brazil committed to strengthening investments in Argentine oil sector

Brazil’s President Dilma Rousseff met with Planning Minister Julio De Vido to debate about the decision of the Argentine government to expropriate YPF and over the investment of Petrobras in the country.

24/07/2012 | Latin America

De Vido, Venezuelan officials discuss details of YPF-PDVSA cooperation

Planning Minister Julio De Vido and senior members of the Venezuelan Oil Company PDVSA were holding a meeting this afternoon to discuss the details of plan of cooperation between oil companies PDVSA and recently nationalized YPF.

14/01/2013 | Argentina

Solanas: De Vido ‘responsible’ for Once

Project South leader Fernando “Pino” Solanas accused Federal Planning Minister Julio De Vido of being responsible for the railway “failure” that Interior and Transport Minister Florencio Randazzo “recognizes.”