Argentina

Monday, May 16th 2022 - 09:29 UTC
Argentina preparing to become a BRICS member with support from China and Brazil

Argentina has been invited by Chinese president Xi Jinping to participate in three BRICS events taking place in the coming four weeks. The first will be a get-together of political parties, social organizations and think tanks, a second on May 20th, is a summit of foreign ministers from Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, BRICS full members, and the Argentine minister guest. Finally, on June24 a summit of the five-plus one leaders is scheduled.
Saturday, May 14th 2022 - 19:58 UTC
Argentina wheat crop estimates for 2022/23 lowered, given fears of dry climate

Because of forecasted dry weather the Rosario Grains Exchange anticipates a lesser wheat crop in Argentina for the 2022/23 season. The Exchange projects Argentine wheat production to decline to 19 million tons, down from a record the 22.1 million tons in 2021-22, as a La Niña weather pattern is expected to reduce rainfall in the coming months.
Friday, May 13th 2022 - 09:55 UTC
Argentina's inflation for April of 2022 set at 6% – worst YoY data in 30 years

Argentina's National Institute for Statistics and Census (Indec) Thursday announced that inflation for the month of April of 2022 had reached 6% for a total of 58% in the last 12 months, which turned out to be the country's highest figure in 30 years.
Friday, May 13th 2022 - 09:31 UTC
“No more room for wars,” Argentine President stresses in Paris

Argentine President Alberto Fernández said Thursday during a press conference at his country's embassy in Paris that “the world needs to understand that there is no more room for wars.”
Thursday, May 12th 2022 - 10:56 UTC
Argentina a reliable partner, German Chancellor says

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz Wednesday said Argentina was “a reliable partner” upon welcoming President Alberto Fernández in Berlín on the second stop of the South American leader's new European tour.
Thursday, May 12th 2022 - 10:10 UTC
Buenos Aires health minister warns of possible new, milder covid-19 wave

Buenos Aires City Health Minister Fernán Quirós Wednesday warned the recent increase in covid cases might be heralding “the beginning of a new wave.”
Thursday, May 12th 2022 - 09:58 UTC
Argentine entrepreneurs buy over Montevideo daily

A group of investors of mostly Argentine origin has bought over Montevideo's renowned daily El Observador. Although the deal was reportedly closed May 5, it was not officially announced until Wednesday, May 11.
Wednesday, May 11th 2022 - 20:36 UTC
US Ambassador compliments Argentine gov't

The United States Ambassador to Buenos Aires was full of praise for Economy Minister Martín Guzmán's handling of the recent deal between Argentina and the International Monetary Fund (IMF), saying “the work he did was impressive.”
Wednesday, May 11th 2022 - 09:55 UTC
Malvinas Veterans appeal to UN Human Rights Rapporteur, the case on abuses committed by Argentine officers

A grouping of Malvinas Veterans have requested the United Nations to inquire about the delays in Argentina's Judicial branch on the case of torture and human rights abuses by Argentine officers against private soldiers during the 1982 Falklands war.
Wednesday, May 11th 2022 - 09:44 UTC
Argentina takes active steps to boost exports to Brazil

Argentina's Ambassador to Brazil Daniel Scioli has embarked on a trade mission seeking to expand the number of products to be exported to that country. For that purpose, over 600 business meetings are to take place, according to Buenos Aires' daily Ámbito.