Argentina

Friday, January 26th 2024 - 10:04 UTC
Milei sacks untrustworthy Infrastructure Minister

Argentine President Javier Milei Thursday sacked Infrastructure Minister Guillermo Ferraro after the latter allegedly leaked to the press some details about a cabinet meeting that should have not gone public, specifically an outburst by the head of state who pledged to “leave without a peso” those provincial governors who did not instruct their federal lawmakers to pass the Libertarian Government's so-called Omnibus Law bill.
Thursday, January 25th 2024 - 15:12 UTC
Argentine leftwing and labor groups stage national strike against Milei's reforms

Argentine labor unions staged a relatively successful strike and demonstration Wednesday to protest against President Javier Milei's emergency decree (DNU) already in force plus the so-called Omnibus Law bill to curb public spending which would defund numerous activities currently running on State allowances. It was the first such measure since May 29, 2019, under then-President Mauricio Macri (2015-2019).
Thursday, January 25th 2024 - 10:19 UTC
Uruguay and Argentina agree to move on with River Plate dredging

Foreign Ministers Omar Paganini and Diana Mondino agreed Wednesday during a one-on-one meeting in Asunción (Paraguay) that Uruguay and Argentina needed to move forward with the dredging of the 14-meter access channel to the port of Montevideo. Argentina's Mondino and Uruguay's Paganini met before the Meeting of Foreign Ministers of the Southern Common Market (Mercosur) in the Paraguayan capital.
Thursday, January 25th 2024 - 10:12 UTC
FMs of Paraguay, Argentina discuss Paraná waterway toll

Foreign Minister Diana Mondino of Argentina and Rubén Ramírez of Paraguay discussed Wednesday in Asunción the issue of collecting a toll for the use of the Paraná waterway, the binational Yacyretá hydroelectric plant, and other bilateral matters in a sitdown on the sides of the Mercosur gathering.
Wednesday, January 24th 2024 - 17:00 UTC
“Society of the Snow”, a film based on the epic tragedy of the Andes, wins Oscar nominations

The critically acclaimed film “Society of the Snow,” directed by J. A. Bayona, has achieved significant recognition with an Oscar nomination for Best International Film, along with a nod for Best Makeup and Hairstyling.
Wednesday, January 24th 2024 - 10:59 UTC
Argentina: The right to demonstrate must be preserved, judge rules

Argentine law enforcement authorities have been banned by Federal Judge Ernesto Kreplak from filming Wednesday's demonstrations during the nationwide strike called for by opposition labor unions and groups in rejection of President Javier Milei's most-encompassing emergency decree and the so-called Omnibus Law bill seeking to curb public spending,
Tuesday, January 23rd 2024 - 11:10 UTC
Mercosur region students visit the Falklands and share life with residents for a week

Last week the Falkland Islands welcomed the regional student competition 2024 winners, who are visiting the Falklands from Argentina, Chile, Paraguay and Uruguay.
Tuesday, January 23rd 2024 - 11:04 UTC
Argentina: Daughter of minister's bodyguard killed during robbery

Nine-year-old Umma, the daughter of an Argentine Federal Police (PFA) officer who serves on Security Minister Patricia Bullrich's bodyguard team, died Monday from a bullet wound to her head when the family was robbed at gunpoint, it was reported in Buenos Aires.
Monday, January 22nd 2024 - 14:02 UTC
José “Pepe” Mujica criticizes Milei's fanaticism, fears an authoritarian shift in Argentina

In a press conference on Sunday, former Uruguayan President José Mujica shared his thoughts on the policies of Argentine President Javier Milei since taking office on December 10.
Monday, January 22nd 2024 - 11:23 UTC
Argentina's Health Ministry issues Covid-19 vax recommendation

Argentina's Health Ministry issued Sunday a recommendation to patients people over 50 years of age and those at risk to get a booster dose of a Covid-19 vaccine given the increase in cases reported during the last few weeks. The drug “is essential to maintain adequate protection to prevent complications, hospitalizations, and deaths due to this disease,” the Ministry said in a statement.