Argentina

Tuesday, August 31st 2021 - 08:53 UTC
Argentina, Cuba ratify willingness to strengthen bilateral ties

Argentina's International Economic Relations Secretary Jorge Neme held a meeting Monday in Havanna with Cuba's Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez, during which both countries ratified their intention to strengthen bilateral ties.
Monday, August 30th 2021 - 09:48 UTC
New limits dispute arises between Chile and Argentina

A new controversy regarding boundaries between Chile and Argentina has erupted following the issuance of charts allegedly violation of a 1984 treaty.
Monday, August 30th 2021 - 09:38 UTC
Chile and Argentina agree to discuss ongoing continental shelf differences south of Cape Horn

Chile and Argentina have resurfaced an ongoing dispute over the extent of the continental shelf in the extreme south of the South American continent, but hopefully, both sides have agreed to sit and discuss the issue bilaterally, peacefully and abstaining from any statement and/or action that can hamper the process of a harmonious dialogue.
Monday, August 30th 2021 - 09:30 UTC
Governor reelected in Argentine province of Corrientes heralds further defeats for President Fernández's party

Incumbent Governor Gustavo Valdés of the Radical Civil Union (UCR) was reelected Sunday for a new four-year term in office at the helm of the Argentine province of Corrientes.
Monday, August 30th 2021 - 08:00 UTC
Argentine Senate approves the Fishing Unit, as the new index value for illegal fishing fines

The Argentine Senate unanimously approved the bill which reviews and establishes new values for fines and sanctions for illegal fishing activities in the country's EEZ.
Saturday, August 28th 2021 - 09:55 UTC
Genetic material of Argentine 1982 combatants lands in Córdoba for DNA testing

Argentine forensic anthropologist Luis Fondebrider, at the service of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), Thursday landed in Córdoba in a private flight from the Falkland Islands carrying genetic material to be used in determining the identity combatants buried in grave C.1.10 at Darwin's military cemetery.
Saturday, August 28th 2021 - 09:09 UTC
Denmark to lift Buenos Aires embassy which covers Argentina, Uruguay and Paraguay

The European Kingdom of Denmark Friday announced a reshaping of its foreign policies and a series of measures pertaining thereto which included lifting its embassy in Buenos Aires, which encompasses Argentina, Uruguay and Paraguay. The measure will be effective within a year.
Saturday, August 28th 2021 - 08:59 UTC
Argentine intercity bus drivers go on strike for the entire weekend

Argentine intercity bus drivers have gone on a 72-hour nationwide strike from Friday through Monday to demand better wages and labour conditions as well as overdue salaries.
Friday, August 27th 2021 - 09:57 UTC
Argentine President indicted for skipping lockdown, pleas to buy his way out of trial

A federal prosecutor indicted Argentine President Alberto Fernández for violating the sanitary restrictions he had himself decreed, after evidence surfaced of a large gathering at the Olivos Residence in July 2020 to celebrate the First Lady's birthday while the rest of the country was placed under quarantine.
Friday, August 27th 2021 - 09:32 UTC
Legislator from the Argentine province of Corrientes shot during a campaign speech

Peronist provincial lawmaker Miguel Arias was shot at during the party's closing ceremony not far from the town of Paso de Los Libres as the province of Corrientes gets ready for this coming Sunday's elñections where the offices of Governor and Vice Governor will be at stake.