Argentina

Wednesday, May 31st 2023 - 11:00 UTC
Minister Massa announces agreements for about US$ 1 billion

Argentina's Minister of Economy, Sergio Massa, announced from Shanghai that he has obtained financing for approximately US$ 1 billion for investments and disbursements that will strengthen the Central Bank's reserves.
Wednesday, May 31st 2023 - 10:50 UTC
South American Presidents sign Brasilia Consensus

After the Summit of South American leaders in Brasilia, the 11 attending presidents reached a consensus on cooperation and integration in the region.
Wednesday, May 31st 2023 - 10:16 UTC
Argentina forecasted to become 2nd world lithium producer by 2035

Argentina will overtake Chile as the world's second-largest lithium producer by 2035, according to the Chilean Copper Commission (Cochilco), it was reported in Santiago.
Tuesday, May 30th 2023 - 23:49 UTC
Amid controversy in Brasilia regarding Venezuela, Fernández holds bilateral talks with Maduro

The South American Presidents' Meeting held in Brasilia witnessed a series of controversial exchanges among regional leaders, highlighting the complexities surrounding the situation in Venezuela. In that context, Argentine President Alberto Fernández engaged in a bilateral meeting with Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, aiming to foster consensus and reinforce mechanisms for regional integration in Latin America.
Tuesday, May 30th 2023 - 10:10 UTC
Paraguayan President-elect meets with Argentine and Uruguayan leaders

Paraguay's President-elect Santiago Peña Monday met in Buenos Aires with Argentine President Alberto Fernández and later in the day, he traveled to Montevideo for an encounter with President Luis Lacalle Pou as both La Plata River leaders were preparing to travel to Brasilia for the South American Summit convened by Luiz Inácio Lula Da Silva.
Tuesday, May 30th 2023 - 09:21 UTC
Aerolíneas Argentinas flight attendant arrested for allegedly making bomb threat

An Aerolineas Argentinas flight attendant was arrested Monday for allegedly making the phone calls saying there was a bomb on the flag carrier's May 21 flight AR 1304 from Ezeiza to Miami, it was reported in Buenos Aires.
Monday, May 29th 2023 - 20:40 UTC
Additional funds to continue expanding the port of Ushuaia

The port of Ushuaia will be receiving an additional 2,5 million dollars (in Argentine Pesos) to continue the expansion and updating of the terminal in the extreme southern province of Tierra del Fuego. The announcement followed a meeting of the provincial governor, recently re-elected Gustavo Melella, and Deputy Secretary Patricio Hogan, from the federal government Ports, Watercourse ways and Merchant Navy Office.
Monday, May 29th 2023 - 10:59 UTC
Argentina's race against time: Economy Minister seeks Chinese support to stay afloat

Argentina's Economy Minister Sergio Massa is due in China Tuesday, in a desperate bid to secure much-needed dollars for the government's survival and bolster its chances in the upcoming presidential elections. President Alberto Fernández, who recently announced that he would not seek re-election, has taken a backseat, allowing Massa to spearhead this crucial mission.
Saturday, May 27th 2023 - 10:39 UTC
Argentina lost about 80 MSMEs per week under Alberto Fernández

Argentina lost an average of 80 companies each week in the last three years, according to a private study released in Buenos Aires Friday, which means that when President Alberto Fernández leaves office on Dec. 9, 2023, he will leave behind a country with over 12,000 fewer companies.
Saturday, May 27th 2023 - 08:00 UTC
Pope Francis picks Río Gallegos Bishop as new head of Church in Argentina

Pope Francis has picked the 55-year-old Bishop of Río Gallegos Jorge García Cuerva to become the new Archbishop of Buenos Aires after Cardinal Mario Aurelio Poli submitted his resignation due to his age. Poli succeeded Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio when he became Pope in 2013.