Argentina

Monday, August 9th 2021 - 09:14 UTC
Beatriz Sarlo: Falklands belong to the Islanders, despite useless nationalism myths

“Nationalism is a useless myth, certainly not the way to address current and real problems”, underlined the historian and political analyst Beatriz Sarlo who last week triggered a storm in Argentina by reiterating that the Falkland Islands are a British territory, belong to the Kelpers and remind her of southern Scotland.
Monday, August 9th 2021 - 08:30 UTC
Argentine Health Minister speaks of “periodic vaccinations” and perks for those who take the shots

Argentine Health Minister Carla Vizzotti has admitted over this past weekend that third doses of coronavirus vaccines were under consideration to face the surge in cases of Delta variant.
Monday, August 9th 2021 - 08:13 UTC
Outside rightwing economist jumps into Argentine politics to fight immoral rulers

Economist Javier Milei delivered a speech before a large, young crowd as he launched his candidacy this weekend to run for a seat in Congress representing the Autonomous City of Buenos Aires on behalf of the Avanza Libertad party.
Monday, August 9th 2021 - 07:49 UTC
Argentina apologizes to Chile for saying Magellan Strait and Drake Passage are shared spaces with joint control

Argentina had to back step and apologize to Chile following on statements that the Magellan Strait and the Drake Passage, were “shared spaces”, and which “both countries jointly explored, studied and controlled”.
Sunday, August 8th 2021 - 11:54 UTC
Meatless, vegan hamburgers have arrived at a fast food chain in Buenos Aires

Meatless hamburgers have arrived in Argentina, following the growing world tendency of veganism, which has had an impact on the traditional fast (junk) food chains. In Buenos Aires, the Mostaza chain has launched its Mega NotBurger line, in alliance with Notco a start-up and recent Argentine unicorn, which elaborates food and proteins out of plants.
Saturday, August 7th 2021 - 09:02 UTC
Biden picks new US ambassador to Argentina following envoy's lunch with President Fernández in BA

Argentine President Alberto Fernández Friday had lunch at the Olivos residence with US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan to deepen the common agenda between the two countries. After the meeting, President Joseph Biden chose the next US Ambassador to Buenos Aires.
Saturday, August 7th 2021 - 08:55 UTC
Argentina goes easier on COVID-19 restrictions, increases quota of travelers from abroad

The Government of Argentina has devised a program of “sustained and progressive openings” to ease down current restrictions imposed as a consequence of the coronavirus pandemic, it was announced Friday.
Saturday, August 7th 2021 - 08:27 UTC
Argentine half year fisheries exports total 236,000 tons; Illex price down 25%

Argentine fisheries exports in the first half of the year totaled 236,000 tons valued at US$ 855 million according to the latest report from the CaPeCa, the Argentine Chamber of fishing vessels with freezing capacity. Spain and China figure as the main clients but there is a considerable price difference in some catch produce compared to a year ago.
Friday, August 6th 2021 - 21:42 UTC
Argentine Health Ministry's quest for wooden penises fails due to irregularities or exorbitant prices

Tenders from Argentina's Health Ministry to purchase ten thousand wooden human penises, condom dispensers and briefcases for sex educational purposes have yielded no successful results due to excessive pricing and other irregularities, it was reported.
Friday, August 6th 2021 - 07:44 UTC
Foreign airlines may continue to lift operations in Argentina if restrictions continue

Foreign airlines still operating in Argentina have voiced yet again their concerns over their future due to the country's restrictions on the number of flights allowed through Buenos Aires' Ezeiza international airport.