Argentina

Friday, November 10th 2023 - 11:10 UTC
Treaty creating police force of the Americas signed

A new organization for police cooperation on the American continent was agreed upon Thursday with the Treaty for the Constitution of the Police Community of America (Ameripol) which will act in line with Interpol criteria, Agencia Brasil reported.
Friday, November 10th 2023 - 11:04 UTC
Dengue vaccine available in Argentina

Argentine health authorities Thursday announced that the Japanese-developed TAK-003 vaccine against dengue was already available in the South American country at a cost of AR$ 37,500 (around US$ 38, at the unofficial “blue” rate).
Thursday, November 9th 2023 - 11:19 UTC
Argentina’s next VP: Rossi uneasy in TV debate with Villarruel

Although most local media were reluctant to say who had won Wednesday’s debate between vicepresidential contenders Agustín Rossi (Unión por la Patria – current Cabinet Chief) and Victoria Villarruel (La Libertad Avanza – current Congresswoman), it could be determined by neutral observers that Economy Minister Sergio Massa’s running mate was somewhat uncomfortable with the situation.
Wednesday, November 8th 2023 - 10:55 UTC
Argentina makes payment to IMF in yuan

Argentina has complied with the payment of interests to the International Monetary Fund for US$ 790 million, it was reported Tuesday in Buenos Aires.
Wednesday, November 8th 2023 - 10:41 UTC
Milei not sure he would concede defeat

Argentina’s opposition candidate Javier Milei said in a TV interview with Peruvian anchor Jaime Bayly that he was not sure he would accept defeat at the Nov. 19 runoff against Economy Minister Sergio Massa.
Tuesday, November 7th 2023 - 10:17 UTC
Moody's says adjustment in Argentina inevitable

A recent report from Moody's heralded that a macro-fiscal adjustment is inevitable in Argentina regardless of who wins the Nov. 19 runoff between Economy Minister Sergio Massa and Libertarian Congressman Javier Milei.
Monday, November 6th 2023 - 09:19 UTC
Lula’s party announces endorsement to Massa

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s Workers’ Party (PT) announced it would support Argentina’s Economy Minister Sergio Massa against Libertarian Congressman Javier Milei in the Nov. 19 runoff.
Saturday, November 4th 2023 - 23:31 UTC
Fluminense beat Boca Juniors in extra time for first Libertadores Cup title

Substitute John Kennedy gave Fluminense a crucial 2-1 win over Argentina's Boca Juniors on Saturday to secure the Rio de Janeiro club's first Libertadores Cup title in a cliffhanger final at the legendary Maracana stadium.
Saturday, November 4th 2023 - 11:15 UTC
Alberto Fernández discusses Middle East crisis with Jewish leaders

President Alberto Fernández met Friday with representatives of the Jewish community in Argentina to discuss the situation of nationals of the South American country held hostage by the terrorist group Hamas, it was reported in Buenos Aires.
Saturday, November 4th 2023 - 11:00 UTC
Maradona's medical team to be tried for manslaughter

A Court of Appeals and Guarantees in the district of San Isidro in the province of Buenos Aires upheld this week a decision to try for manslaughter the healthcare team involved in the death of football legend Diego Armando Maradona, it was reported Friday in Buenos Aires.