Argentina

Thursday, January 27th 2022 - 19:50 UTC
Bolivia's gas output problems spells collapse for Argentine reserves

Just when the deal between IEASA and Bolivia's YPFB for the supply of gas is about to end (Jan. 31), Argentina has been offered 35% less for the winter compared to previous years, it was reported.
Thursday, January 27th 2022 - 09:38 UTC
Argentina to develop new polar ship with Finnish consultants

The Government of Argentina Wednesday approved the allocation of funds to the Tandanor state shipyard to advance in cooperation with Finnish consultants Aker Arctic in the design and construction of a new polar ship to join the icebreaker ARA Almirante Irízar in delivering supplies to the thirteen bases in Antarctica.
Thursday, January 27th 2022 - 09:26 UTC
Violence on the rise on Mexico's Caribbean beaches

Two Canadian tourists and one Argentine hotel manager have been found murdered in less than a week, in Mexico's Riviera Maya area. These events have once again put the spotlight on violence in this region full of beach resorts.
Wednesday, January 26th 2022 - 20:35 UTC
Argentina endorses request that Venezuela investigates human rights violations

Argentina Wednesday supported from its role within the United Nations Human Rights Council (HRC) previous requests filed by the High Commissioner for Human Rights, former Chilean President Michelle Bachelet, who insisted the Venezuelan administration of Nicolás Maduro needed to investigate the numerous reports on violations and hold the perpetrators accountable.
Wednesday, January 26th 2022 - 14:28 UTC
Uruguay and Chile, the least corrupt “in a corrupt continent”

Corruption in Latin America is one of the most notorious problems on the region's agenda after a decade of major judicial operations that exposed corruption schemes involving governments and companies alike. According to Transparency International (TI), corruption has been entrenched in Latin America for more than a decade with little progress and many setbacks in terms of democracy and human rights.
Wednesday, January 26th 2022 - 09:45 UTC
No more PCR tests for fully vaccinated Argentines to return

Argentina's health authorities have decided to stop requiring a negative PCR test on national citizens and residents entering the country as of Jan. 29, it was announced Tuesday. Other lighter measures will also become effective that day.
Wednesday, January 26th 2022 - 09:40 UTC
ECLAC needs to set aside four rogue countries to measure inflation for year 2021

Inflation in Latin America for the year 2021 was way above projections, the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) has said in a report issued from its Santiago headquarters.
Wednesday, January 26th 2022 - 09:30 UTC
OECD to evaluate Argentina, Brazil and Peru as potential members

The Council of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) has decided to discuss the admission into the group of Argentina, Brazil, and Peru, it was announced Tuesday.
Tuesday, January 25th 2022 - 20:53 UTC
Argentine President adds Barbados to his global tour next month

Argentine President Alberto Fernández's upcoming tour has found a way to add some mileage after a stop in Barbados has been arranged to meet with Prime Minister Mia Mottley, it was announced Tuesday. Fernández's trip starts on Feb. with a visit to visit China and also to Russia.
Tuesday, January 25th 2022 - 09:45 UTC
Shrimp migrations in Argentine Sea to be monitored

The Mar del Plata-based National Institute for Fisheries Research and Development (Inidep), began the campaign aimed at establishing the migrations of shrimp (Pleoticus muelleri) in the Argentine Sea.