Argentina

Wednesday, April 19th 2023 - 10:44 UTC
What triggered a new “blue” dollar rise in Argentina?

Rumors about Economy Minister Sergio Massa's possible resignation, the “blue” (a euphemism for “black market”) US dollar rose again Tuesday against the Argentine peso. President Alberto Fernández was reported to have a name to replace Massa: that of his Chief Advisor Antonio Aracre, who turned in his resignation Tuesday afternoon in a move to appease the markets.
Wednesday, April 19th 2023 - 10:30 UTC
How long might Maradona's reckless doctors spend in jail?

A Court of Appeals in San Isidro on the outskirts of Buenos Aires Tuesday ruled that neurosurgeon Leopoldo Luque, psychiatrist Agustina Cosachov and six other health care practitioners must stand trial for the death of football star Diego Armando Maradona.
Wednesday, April 19th 2023 - 10:23 UTC
Argentine ice breaker Almirante Irizar back in Ushuaia signals the end of 2022/23 Antarctica season

Argentine icebreaker ARA Almirante Irizar is back in Ushuaia following its round of visits to Antarctica stations leaving all ready for the personnel that remained preparing for the long dark winter months. This has also meant the official end of the Argentine Antarctic Campaign 2022/23, which takes place under the operational command of the Joint Antarctic Command.
Wednesday, April 19th 2023 - 09:35 UTC
Grains inspectors strike in chaotic Argentina, freezes shipments in the Parana

In chaotic Argentina, grains inspectors have launched a 24-hour strike that is halting shipments at key Parana river ports in farm transport hub Rosario, the ports chamber CAPyM said on Monday, April 17.
Tuesday, April 18th 2023 - 10:55 UTC
Argentine Defense Minister holds meeting with US Southern Command’s chief

Argentina's Defense Minister Jorge Taiana met Monday with General Laura Richardson, head of the US Southern Command, to discuss bilateral issues.
Tuesday, April 18th 2023 - 10:50 UTC
Argentina: “Blue” Dollar hits new ceiling of AR$ 408

The “blue” (a euphemism for “black market”) dollar closed rose by AR$ 8 and closed at AR$ 408 Monday, reaching a new all-time high, it was reported in Buenos Aires. It had closed at AR$ 400 on Friday. The Argentine Central Bank bought US$ 73 million to add to its dwindled coffers.
Tuesday, April 18th 2023 - 10:13 UTC
Argentina to host U-20 World Cup next month

Football's governing body FIFA Monday confirmed Argentina will be hosting the U-20 World Cup between May 20 and June 11 after Indonesia was disqualified as the organizer for refusing to welcome Israel's team. Hence, Argentina -as hosts- will participate in the tournament instead of Indonesia, after failing to make it through the qualifying round.
Monday, April 17th 2023 - 23:45 UTC
Ushuaia ready to inaugurate the port's extension and already thinking on a further expansion only for cruise vessels

Ushuaia, the extreme southern port in the Argentine Tierra del Fuego province is preparing for the inauguration of its extended port and logistics facilities sometime in the coming weeks but is also requesting more funds from the central government given the growing demand for berthing and the fact that cruise vessels are being built ever so larger.
Monday, April 17th 2023 - 09:55 UTC
Argentine Patagonian provinces elect new governors

The Argentine Patagonian provinces of Río Negro and Neuquén have new governors-elect after Sunday's elections. Opposition candidate Rolando Figueroa brought Movimiento Popular Neuquino's rule to an end after four decades and former Río Negro Governor Alberto Weretilneck was elected back into office. Figueroa and Weretilneck currently hold seats on the federal Lower and Upper Houses respectively.
Sunday, April 16th 2023 - 23:28 UTC
Argentine Cabinet Chief admits war against inflation is being lost

Argentina's Cabinet Chief Agustín Rossi admitted the administration of President Alberto Fernández was losing the battle with inflation. “We thought we were getting there, but we weren't,” Rossi was quoted as saying by local media. “Nobody can be happy, least of all us”, he added.