Argentina

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.
Friday, October 21st 2022 - 20:55 UTC
Cristina Fernández meets with UE ambassadors in Buenos Aires

Argentine Vice President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner (CFK) Thursday had lunch with ambassadors to Buenos Aires from the European Union and its member countries to strengthen bilateral ties and “common values.”
Friday, October 21st 2022 - 20:55 UTC
Three people died after a poodle fell 34 years ago and social media remembers it

On October 21, 34 years ago, a curious and unusual tragedy took the lives of three people who had nothing to do with each other on a corner in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Marta Espina, 75, was walking carelessly along Rivadavia Avenue when, shortly before reaching the corner, Cachi, a poodle, landed on her head after falling 13 stories from a balcony of a building, causing immediate death to both Espina and the dog.
Friday, October 21st 2022 - 20:45 UTC
“Lithium ABC countries” working on common pricing policies

South America's “ABC” lithium-producing countries Argentina, Bolivia, and Chile are considering joint policies to set the sale price of the mineral, Télam reported Thursday.
Friday, October 21st 2022 - 09:44 UTC
Daughter of former Argentine national football team coach arrested

Argentina's Airport Security Police (PSA) extended its arresting spree after the detention of Revolución Federal (RF) leader Jonathan Morel in connection with death threats against government officials.
Thursday, October 20th 2022 - 23:24 UTC
Chile to be billed for travelers seeking treatment in Chubut

Chile's government will pay for the non-urgent medical treatment given to citizens of that country at the hospital in the Argentine Patagonia city of Esquel, effective next month, following an agreement with the province of Chubut.
Thursday, October 20th 2022 - 23:21 UTC
Leader of gang reportedly behind attack against CFK arrested

Argentine authorities have arrested Revolución Federal leader Jonathan Morel in connection with death threats against Argentine Vice President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner (CFK), her son Deputy Máximo Kirchner, and President Alberto Fernández, it was reported in Buenos Aires.