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Argentina

  • Saturday, July 29th 2023 - 10:48 UTC

    Freedom of the press threatened in Argentine provinces

    Whoever may feel harmed by a publication, already has the legislation in force to resort to the Judiciary,” Adepa said in a statement

    Amid the controversy on who gets to decide what is true or not, the Association of Argentine Journalistic Entities (Adepa) Friday expressed its deep concern over the passing by the provincial Lower House in Salta of a bill establishing penalties (arrest and/or fines) for “whoever spreads false news” within the digital spectrum, it was reported.

  • Saturday, July 29th 2023 - 10:38 UTC

    Argentina: Grandmothers of Plaza de Mayo find Grandchild 133

    “We found the son of Cristina Navajas and Julio Santucho,” Carlotto said

    The organization Grandmothers of Plaza de Mayo Friday announced in Buenos Aires the finding of the 133rd grandchild taken during the military dictatorship (1976-1983). He is a nephew of Mario Roberto Santucho, founding leader of the guerrilla organization PRT-ERP, whose mother Cristina Navajas was kidnapped in 1976.

  • Friday, July 28th 2023 - 11:19 UTC

    NYC court US$ 300 million bond for British tycoon and Patagonian landowner

    British billionaire Joe Lewis as he awaits trial on insider trading charges. Mr Lewis, 86, pleaded not guilty and was granted US$ 300m (£230m) bail.

    A New York City court has imposed sweeping restrictions on British billionaire Joe Lewis as he awaits trial on insider trading charges. Mr Lewis, 86, pleaded not guilty and was granted US$ 300m (£230m) bail.

  • Friday, July 28th 2023 - 10:45 UTC

    Argentina: “Blue” dollar breaks another record

    The BCRA sold some 13 million yuan (around US$ 2 million).

    The so-called “blue” (a euphemism for “black market”) dollar in Argentina broke another record Thursday and closed at AR$ 553, it was reported in Buenos Aires. In some provinces such as Buenos Aires and Santa Fe the quotation went up to AR$558, according to local media.

  • Friday, July 28th 2023 - 10:25 UTC

    Argentina signs Artemis Accords with NASA

    “The Artemis Accords constitute a contribution to the development of space activities with peaceful purposes at a global level,” Filmus said

    Argentine Science Minister Daniel Filmus Thursday signed the Artemis Accords during a ceremony at Casa Rosada with President Alberto Fernández, NASA Administrator Bill Nelson, US Ambassador Marc R. Stanley, and Foreign Minister Santiago Cafiero. Argentina became the 28th nation to sign the Accords, and the fifth Latin American country, following Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, and Mexico.

  • Thursday, July 27th 2023 - 10:28 UTC

    NASA Chief lands in Argentina

    In addition to President Fernández, Nelson is to hold meetings with Ministers Cafiero (Foreign Affairs) and Filmus (Science).

    Former astronaut and current Administrator of the US National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Bill Nelson arrived Wednesday in Buenos Aires after a stop in Brazil on a South American tour that also includes Colombia.

  • Thursday, July 27th 2023 - 10:11 UTC

    Insider trading charges in New York: Joe Lewis released on bail

    Lewis pleaded not guilty

    British tycoon Joe Lewis, who owns significant real estate properties in Argentine Patagonia, specifically in the Lago Escondido area, was released on bail by Federal Judge Valerie Figueredo in Manhattan after turning himself in to face insider trading charges, of which he pleaded not guilty.

  • Thursday, July 27th 2023 - 10:10 UTC

    Argentina: No REM report until after PASO elections

    The survey will be published by the BCRA on Aug. 15

    Argentina's Central Bank (BCRA) Wednesday postponed the release of its monthly Relevamiento de Expectativas de Mercado (REM) report until after the Aug. 13 Open, Mandatory and Simultaneous Primary (PASO) elections, it was announced in Buenos Aires.

  • Wednesday, July 26th 2023 - 10:42 UTC

    Bolivian gas production and exports forecasted to drop dramatically by 2030

    According to Wood Mackenzie, Bolivia’s natural gas production is expected to fall from 39 million cubic meters per day in 2022 to 11 million cubic meters/day in 2030.

    Bolivia may shift from being an exporter of natural gas to Brazil and Argentina to becoming an importer by 2030. A report by British energy consultancy Wood Mackenzie indicates that Bolivia’s natural gas production will decline faster than expected. The reason is the aging of the country’s production fields and the absence of new discoveries.

  • Tuesday, July 25th 2023 - 11:48 UTC

    Argentina: “Blue” dollar rises yet again

    Massa wants to avoid an abrupt devaluation ahead of the elections

    The “blue” (a euphemism for “black market”) exchange rate between the Argentine peso and the US dollar rose over AR$ 20 -trading at AR$ 550/US$1- for an accumulated increase of AR$37 in the last 11 days after the latest announcements from the Economy Ministry, it was reported in Buenos Aires.