Argentina

Friday, December 2nd 2022 - 09:53 UTC
Argentine judge sets conditions for vaccinating children against COVID-19

A federal judge in the Argentine seaport of Mar del Plata ruled that promoting COVID-19 vaccination for children should be halted until the manufacturers supply those responsible for the minors (i.e. their parents or caretakers) with all pertinent information regarding side effects and other possible consequences.
Friday, December 2nd 2022 - 09:40 UTC
Argentina's new Transport Minister sworn in

Rosario lawyer Diego Giuliano was sworn in Thursday as Argentina's new Transport Minister. He was appointed to succeed Alexis Guerrera, who resigned earlier this week citing personal “health” problems.
Thursday, December 1st 2022 - 10:50 UTC
Digitalized documents on Argentina's Falklands claim made available to the public

Argentina announced the digitalization of many relevant documents referring to the country's claim over the Falkland/Malvinas Islands and the first delivery has been made available on the web page “Malvinas nos Une” (Malvinas Unites Us).
Wednesday, November 30th 2022 - 22:35 UTC
Football World Cup: Messi's Argentina finish top of Group C after all

Argentina advanced to the round of 16 at the football World Cup in Qatar after a 2-0 victory over Poland, who also made it through despite their loss after Mexico were unable to overcome the goal difference in their narrow 2-1 win over Saudi Arabia.
Wednesday, November 30th 2022 - 18:55 UTC
Increasing number of COVID-19 cases in Argentina calls for precaution, not alarm

Argentina's Health Minister Carla Vizzotti Wednesday issued a series of recommendations given the increase in the number of COVID-19 infections nationwide.
Wednesday, November 30th 2022 - 10:45 UTC
Argentina: CFK likens court trying her to “a firing squad”

Argentine Vice President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner (CFK) likened the court to a firing squad in her “Last Words” Tuesday before judgment is passed in the case against her for alleged acts of corruption during her two-term presidency (2008-2015) regarding spending by the National Highway Administration (DNV).
Wednesday, November 30th 2022 - 08:02 UTC
Argentine scientists foresee return of COVID-19 protocols

Argentine healthcare professionals are pushing for the return of mandatory facemasks and a speedy update of people's vaccination schemes in light of the increasing number of COVID-19 cases nationwide.
Tuesday, November 29th 2022 - 23:13 UTC
Argentina's first-ever openly gay minister resigns

Argentine President Alberto Fernández Tuesday accepted the resignation of the country's first-ever openly gay cabinet member. Transport Minister Alexis Guerrera announced he would leave his post due to health-related “strictly personal matters.”
Tuesday, November 29th 2022 - 10:55 UTC
Climate change consequences drastically cutting Argentina's winter and summer crops

Climate change reality has caught up with Argentina with mounting uncertainties about summer crops, since the sowing of soybeans and corn is already below 40% of last year, already diminished.
Monday, November 28th 2022 - 21:49 UTC
Caps on fuel prices announced to curb Argentina's inflation

Argentina's Superminister of Economy, Industry and Agriculture Sergio Massa reached an agreement with oil companies whereby fuel joins the list of care-for prices. Hence, the price at pumps may not go up above a 4% monthly ceiling until March, it was announced in Buenos Aires.