Argentina

Sunday, July 3rd 2022 - 14:26 UTC
Argentine Economy Minister resigns, President's fate at stake

Martín Guzmán has turned in his resignation Saturday as Economy Minister of Argentina, dealing with what many regards as a coup de grace to the administration of President Alberto Fernández, amid rampant inflation and growing popular discontent following additional restrictive measures regarding imports and the purchase of hard currency (namely US dollars) for transactions abroad, where the local peso carries no weight.
Friday, July 1st 2022 - 20:51 UTC
Four killed in plane crash in Tierra del Fuego

Four people were killed after an ambulance aircraft crashed upon takeoff from the airport in Río Grande, in the Argentine Province of Tierra del Fuego, Friday afternoon.
Friday, July 1st 2022 - 10:35 UTC
Argentina insists Malvinas negotiations with UK are essential if bilateral relations are to advance

On a few occasions and at such level, has Argentina had the opportunity to say that if the relation between Argentina and UK is to increase, first we must address the Falklands/Malvinas question, otherwise “that relation will not advance”.
Friday, July 1st 2022 - 09:58 UTC
Argentine Senate passes new law on HIV and other diseases

Argentina's Senate Thursday passed a bill whereby the State would take a new approach to health conditions such as HIV, Viral Hepatitis, Tuberculosis, and Sexually Transmitted Infections.
Friday, July 1st 2022 - 09:28 UTC
Brazil, Argentina reach deal on vehicle safety standards

Brazil and Argentina have agreed to mutually recognize vehicle safety standards, for which both countries will sign an agreement in July, it was announced Thursday in Brasilia by the ministries of Economy, Infrastructure, and Foreign Affairs.
Thursday, June 30th 2022 - 20:11 UTC
HRW criticizes Argentine President for his softness regarding Venezuela

Argentine President Alberto Fernández has been heavily criticized by Human Rights Watch (HRW) for his stance regarding Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro and his government's unclear record in that regard.
Thursday, June 30th 2022 - 09:30 UTC
Pepe Mujica receives yet another honorary university degree

Former Uruguayan President (2010-2015) José Mujica has been awarded Wednesday an honorary doctorate from the Universidad Nacional de Río Cuarto (UNRC) in the Argentine province of Córdoba for being “one of the main voices critical of savage capitalism.” Teachers, authorities, and students of the UNRC proposed the distinction for Mujica's “extensive career in political and social militancy.”
Thursday, June 30th 2022 - 09:21 UTC
Fifth case of monkeypox detected in Argentina

Argentine health authorities have confirmed a fifth case nationwide of monkeypox, it was reported Wednesday.
Thursday, June 30th 2022 - 08:00 UTC
Longest-living woman in Argentina dies aged 115

Although born in Paraguay, Casilda Benegas de Gallegos used to be Argentina's longest-living woman. She died in Mar del Plata at the age of 115, after surviving a bout of COVID-19 in 2020.
Thursday, June 30th 2022 - 02:11 UTC
Argentine opposition Congressman meets with Uruguayan President

Argentine Congressman Rogelio Frigerio of the opposition JxC coalition held meetings with Uruguayan President Luis Lacalle Pou and other Multicolor Coalition leaders to discuss the situation of the Uruguay River as well as the need to improve integration processes between the two countries, including possible changes to Mercosur.