[news] Argentina Annuls Private Water Contract

[Mostly Water - mostlywater.org = news.resist.ca]

Buenos Aires, Mar 21 (Prensa Latina) The Argentine Nestor Kirchner  
administration rescinded the contract of Aguas Argentinas Tuesday, the multinational Swiss-controlled group that has controlled national water since the 90s.

In announcing the resolution, Federal Planning Minister Julio de Vido emphasized to press the decision was made to defend the neediest sectors from abuses committed by the firm.

URL: http://mostlywater.org/node/4376