Argentina

Monday, November 8th 2021 - 14:00 UTC
Argentine health ministers support national gov't's decision to vaccinate children

Health Ministers of jurisdictions other than the federal government have lined up together behind their national colleague Carla Vizzotti after the latter was accused of lying when she recommended vaccinating children aged 3 to 11 with Sinopharm.
Monday, November 8th 2021 - 09:23 UTC
Lower export taxes on hake, squid and shrimp, as long as they are processed in Argentina

The Argentine government has issued Decree 754/2021 which lowers fisheries export taxes, particularly referred to hake, shrimp and squid as long as they are processed in the country including added value, to the benefit of Argentine industry and labor.
Monday, November 8th 2021 - 09:05 UTC
Three Mapuche suspects captured in Argentine province of Neuquén

Three people were captured at Cerro Mahuida in the Argentine province of Neuquén by Argentina's Gerndarmería Nacional (Border Guard) for carrying ammunition and camouflage clothing through a non-authorized border crossing, it was announced Sunday.
Saturday, November 6th 2021 - 09:45 UTC
Former Argentine official convicted for corruption paroled on bail

Former Argentine Public Works Ministry official José López, who had been convicted for corruption after being caught on camera carrying bags of money into a convent outside Buenos Aires, has posted bail and was freed from jail.
Saturday, November 6th 2021 - 09:20 UTC
Cristina Kirchner recovering well after uterus surgery

Argentina's Vice President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner was recovering well Friday after undergoing hysterectomy surgery Thursday, it was reported.
Friday, November 5th 2021 - 18:14 UTC
Argentine President Fernández praises Brazil's STF

Argentine President Alberto Fernández praised Brazil's Supreme Federal Court (STF) for its recent rulings involving opposition politicians, something which his own country had lacked.
Friday, November 5th 2021 - 09:45 UTC
Vizzotti pledges to lift test requirement for residents of bordering cities

Argentina's Health Minister Carla Vizzotti Thursday announced in Puerto Iguazú that PCR testing for people living in “mirror cities” will no longer be required for border neighbourhood transit.
Friday, November 5th 2021 - 09:29 UTC
Argentine Central Bank takes action to keep exchange rate under control

Argentina's Central Bank (BCRA) Thursday ordered banking institutions nationwide not to increase their holdings in foreign currency until the end of the month, amid a market pressure on the exchange rate.
Friday, November 5th 2021 - 09:23 UTC
Wine production in South America booming: Chile 30% up and Argentina 16%

Wine production in Chile this season is expected to increase 30% because of the excellent climate conditions. Some 13,4 million hectoliters are estimated which will also be a record production for Chile and most probably will overtake Argentina.
Thursday, November 4th 2021 - 20:08 UTC
GOL returns to Montevideo after nearly 21 months of domestic-only routes

Brazilian carrier GOL resumed services to Montevideo after almost 21 months when a flight from São Paulo landed at Montevideo's Carrasco International airport Wednesday.