Cristina Kirchner
Apr 18 2008, Amith

Argentine President Cristina Kirchner said farmers were responsible for massive brushfires that left the capital blanketed in smoke.

A thick layer of smoke covered Buenos Aires Thursday and forced the cancellation of some flights, La Nacion...

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