Argentina

Saturday, December 3rd 2022 - 22:31 UTC
Argentina through to Qatar 2022 quarterfinals

Argentina and The Netherlands are to clash on Dec. 9 in the first quarterfinal match of the Qatar 2022 football World Cup after beating Australia 2-1 and the United States 3-1 respectively Saturday, on the first day of the knockout competition.
Saturday, December 3rd 2022 - 08:48 UTC
Viking Polaris vessel was struck by a giant unexpected wave, A US passenger on an Antarctic cruise died

A US passenger on an Antarctic cruise died and four other guests were injured after the Viking Polaris vessel was struck by a giant unexpected wave while crossing the Drake Passage heading for Ushuaia in Argentine Tierra del Fuego province.
Saturday, December 3rd 2022 - 08:11 UTC
Ozone hole makes third appearance over Argentine Patagonia in 2022

Argentine scientists warned this week about the possible consequences on people's skin stemming from the ozone hole positioning itself over the Argentine provinces of Santa Cruz and Tierra del Fuego, which is taking place for the third time in 2022.
Saturday, December 3rd 2022 - 07:05 UTC
Mercosur countries “are not safe to drink the Water”, CDC advice for travelers

In a long list of “countries where it is not safe to drink water”, figure all South American countries and Mercosur members with the exception of Chile.
Friday, December 2nd 2022 - 19:06 UTC
Argentina grants political asylum to former Ecuadorian Minister convicted of corruption

Citing humanitarian grounds, the Government of Argentina has granted diplomatic asylum to the Ecuadorian national Maria de los Angeles Duarte Pesantes, a former official under former President Rafael Correa.
Friday, December 2nd 2022 - 19:05 UTC
Congressman Milei, the lesser evil for Argentina's elections next year

A Mendoza-based polling firm has carried out an innovative study on the most likely candidates to run for president of Argentina in 2023 and found that Libertarian Deputy Javier Milei was deemed the “lesser evil.”
Friday, December 2nd 2022 - 10:46 UTC
Argentina to oppose Kosovo troops training at Falklands

Argentina's Foreign Ministry Thursday said it would strongly object to the presence of Kosovo troops in the Falkland Islands even if for training purposes because it would be in violation of UN resolutions.
Friday, December 2nd 2022 - 10:39 UTC
Argentine congressman gets drugs for his son with cerebral palsy after social media cry

Congressman Ricardo Buryaile of the opposition Together for Change (Juntos por el Cambio - JxC) got the medication for his son with cerebral palsy late Thursday “thanks to the solidarity of the people.”
Friday, December 2nd 2022 - 10:01 UTC
Argentine President okays purchase of “new” Tango 01 aircraft

Argentine President Alberto Fernandez Thursday approved the purchase of a replacement for the Tango 01 aircraft through a budget extension to be funded with a CAF loan.
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.