Stories for 2024

Thursday, July 11th 2024 - 19:46 UTC
Colombian VP's car shot at; she was elsewhere

The car Colombian Vice President Francia Márquez usually rides was shot at Wednesday although the apparent target of the onslaught was not aboard at the time of the attack, it was reported from her native southwestern city of Suárez.
Thursday, July 11th 2024 - 19:17 UTC
Buenos Aires the best city in the region, The Economist finds

Buenos Aires was once again picked by The Economist as the most liveable city in South America according to the outlet's usual scale measuring environmental, cultural, and infrastructural issues in addition to stability and medical care. The Argentine capital topped the list for the third year in a row, standing out for its highly regarded UBA (University of Buenos Aires) among other perks.
Thursday, July 11th 2024 - 12:25 UTC
Argentine airline pilots announce strike against deregulation

Argentine airline pilots announced a strike for Friday, the last working day before the winter school break and judiciary recess, to protest against the decision of President Javier Milei's Government to open up the industry to foreign players through deregulation.
Thursday, July 11th 2024 - 11:29 UTC
Milei blames lawmakers for the delays in his government's achievements

During his appearance at the celebrations of the Buenos Aires Stock Exchange's 170th Anniversary, Argentine President Javier Milei warned that he would veto any initiative from Congress hindering his administration's fiscal balance and elaborated on what he believes to be the reasons for the so-called “blue” (a euphemism for “black market”) exchange rate between the local peso and the US dollar rising again.
Thursday, July 11th 2024 - 03:09 UTC
Colombia outpace Uruguay to reach their third Copa America final

Colombia earned a most-deserved passage to Sunday's Copa America football final with defending champions Argentina by defeating Uruguay 1-0 despite being short of a man for more than half the match in Charlotte's Bank of America Stadium in South Carolina.
Wednesday, July 10th 2024 - 21:32 UTC
Paraguay making across-the-border shopping easier

Paraguayan authorities enacted a mechanism whereby foreign shoppers, particularly those living in Argentine across-the-border twin cities, would benefit from tax deductions and other advantages, it was announced this week.
Wednesday, July 10th 2024 - 20:31 UTC
Brazil: Some retail prices show sharp increases in June

June's inflation in Brazil recorded a sharp increase due to significant adjustments in the retail price of potatoes (14.9%) and long-lasting milk (7.43%) among other items, Agencia Brasil reported Wednesday citing the latest Broad National Consumer Price Index (IPCA) released by the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics (IBGE).
Wednesday, July 10th 2024 - 20:24 UTC
Barbed Wire in the Darien Jungle and Mass Repatriation: How the U.S. and Panama curb migration

The United States and Panama have signed an agreement aimed at curbing the flow of migrants through the perilous Darien jungle. This agreement, part of broader efforts by President Joe Biden's administration, comes as a response to the surge in migration at the southern border, a key issue in the lead-up to the U.S. presidential elections in November.
Wednesday, July 10th 2024 - 20:10 UTC
Uruguay: Cold wave warning amid “extreme temperatures”

The Uruguayan Institute of Meteorology (Inumet) has extended its cold wave warning until Friday, July 12, citing “extreme temperatures” affecting most of the country. The updated forecast predicts minimum temperatures between -6 ºC and 2 ºC and maximum temperatures ranging from 8 ºC to 12 ºC.
Wednesday, July 10th 2024 - 11:43 UTC
Milei rides tank through Independence Day parade

Argentine President Javier Milei and Vice President Victoria Villarruel rode an Army tank during the military parade celebrating the country's Independence Day along Buenos Aires' Libertador Avenue. Although this type of event has been rare, heads of state are usually saluted by passing troops instead of being a part of the attraction thousands cheered on both sides of the street despite the current economic plight.