Argentina

Tuesday, October 25th 2022 - 09:08 UTC
CFK's son says former President not likely to run for Casa Rosada in 2023

Argentine Deputy Máximo Kirchner Monday said that his mother, Vice President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner (CFK) is not likely to run for president in the 2023 elections.
Monday, October 24th 2022 - 18:47 UTC
Argentine Health Ministry's computers hacked

Argentina's Health Ministry had its computer system hacked. Sensitive data such as names of people infected with the HIV virus were reportedly leaked while false information was added to the databases, it was reported.
Monday, October 24th 2022 - 10:42 UTC
Argentine Patagonia experts determine cause of death of whales found on shores

Experts have determined that the cause of the recent death of 30 whales in the Valdés Peninsula, in the Argentine province of Chubut, was a harmful algal bloom also referred to as “red tide.” The findings of the dead mammals took place between late September and early October.
Monday, October 24th 2022 - 10:40 UTC
Argentina: Milei likely to make it to the runoff next year, poll shows

Argentine media reported over the weekend that ultraliberal Congressman Javier Milei might make it to the runoff in next year's presidential elections, which would bring an end to the polarization between the leftwing Peronists of the Everybody's Front (Frente de Todos - FdT) and the center-leftists of Together for Change (Juntos por el Cambio - JxC).
Monday, October 24th 2022 - 10:19 UTC
Argentina: rebel leaders not to be released for now, judge says

Argentine Judiciary authorities explained that the members of the Revolución Federal (RF) rebel group arrested last week (Jonathan Morel, Sabrina Basile Gastón Guerra, and Leonardo Sosa) will not be freed for now because they could hinder the investigation and “intimidate” victims and witnesses.
Monday, October 24th 2022 - 10:02 UTC
Argentine Army delivered first modernized tank turret

Argentina's Army has taken delivery of the first turret manufactured by the Mendoza-based IMPSA company for the modernization of the Argentine Medium Tank (TAM) 2C.
Monday, October 24th 2022 - 09:40 UTC
Argentine Habitat Minister's resignation announced

Argentine President Alberto Fernández Sunday confirmed the departure of Jorge Ferraresi as Minister of Territorial Development and Habitat. He will be replaced by Deputy Minister Santiago Maggiotti.
Saturday, October 22nd 2022 - 10:29 UTC
Argentine rebel group leader denies all charges

The leader of the Revolución Federal group linked to the Oct. 11 assassination attempt against Argentine Vice President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner denied the allegations in that regard.
Saturday, October 22nd 2022 - 10:15 UTC
Argentina's wheat harvest the worst in seven years caused by climate variability

Argentina's projected wheat harvest, “is in a very critical situation, and could get worse”. announced Rosario grains exchange which cut its 2022/23 harvest forecast to 15 million tons, down from 16 million tons estimated last week
Saturday, October 22nd 2022 - 10:04 UTC
Argentina's Supreme Court against paying income tax

Argentina's Supreme Court is under alert after the 2023 Budget Bill sent to Congress includes a provision whereby Judiciary magistrates and clerks would pay income taxes, from which they are exempted on arguable Constitutional grounds.