Argentina

Thursday, May 30th 2019 - 09:58 UTC
Unions and opposition promote 24-hour strike paralyzing Argentina

Opponents of Argentina's President Mauricio Macri launched a 24-hour strike on Wednesday to protest the government's inability to reduce inflation that has reached 55% over the past year. The strike paralyzed public transport while all flights to and from the country's airports were canceled. Banks, schools and universities remained closed.
Wednesday, May 29th 2019 - 09:56 UTC
Argentina: In the midst of presidential election activists re launch efforts to legalize abortion

Activists and lawmakers in Argentina relaunched a bid to legalize abortion on Tuesday with a new bill before Congress and a major demonstration planned, resuming a battle that has divided the homeland of Pope Francis ahead of October's general election.
Tuesday, May 28th 2019 - 10:00 UTC
Polls: Fernández-Fernández headed for a first-round win in Argentina's presidential elections

Barely a week after the Alberto Fernández-Cristina Fernández de Kirchner (CFK) ticket for the upcoming presidential elections in Argentina was announced, the unexpected Peronist-Kirchnerist pairing is over ten points ahead of incumbent President Mauricio Macri and whomever he picks as his running mate, according to two polls sponsored by the center-left Página 12 newspaper, it was reported.
Tuesday, May 28th 2019 - 09:55 UTC
Macri's junior partner confirms the 2015 successful coalition

The junior partner of the Argentine ruling coalition, the center-left Radical party, UCR, at its national convention, and after much debate finally agreed to remain as a junior member of, “Cambiemos”(Let's Change), headed by president Mauricio Macri.
Monday, May 27th 2019 - 03:32 UTC
New setback for Argentina's economy shown in leading report

Argentina's beleaguered industrial activity fell 10.3% in April due to the peso's devaluation coupled with rampant inflation, the Argentine Confederation of the Medium-Size Company (CAME) reported over the weekend.
Saturday, May 25th 2019 - 08:20 UTC
Cristina Fernandez releases compilation of her foreign policy speeches

Former Argentine President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner Friday released a new book - Una Política Exterior Soberana - (A Sovereign Foreign Policy), a compilation of her most emblematic speeches on the international arena during her eight years at the helm of the Casa Rosada.
Friday, May 24th 2019 - 09:05 UTC
No Parallels between Falklands and Chagos

In a move that will no doubt be greeted favorably in Buenos Aires, the United Nations General Assembly overwhelmingly demanded on Wednesday that Britain give up control over the Chagos Islands.
Tuesday, May 21st 2019 - 11:01 UTC
Investors stunned by Cristina Fernandez political move, but markets finally opted for a cautious calm

Argentine markets recovered following an early wobble on Monday as investors grappled with the likely impact of a shock twist in the country’s presidential election race after the main populist challenger opted instead to launch a vice presidential bid.
Tuesday, May 21st 2019 - 09:57 UTC
Argentine business delegation to UK after trade and investment opportunities

A delegation of Argentine officials and businesspeople is travelling to the UK to strengthen trade and investment relations as part of efforts from the private sector, Argentine-British Chamber of Commerce, (ABCC), and both countries governments to promote closer economic and financial ties.
Tuesday, May 21st 2019 - 09:52 UTC
Francis sends revealing message to Rio Gallegos community on 500th anniversary of first mass in Argentine territory

Argentine-born Pope Francis has sent a special message to the Patagonia Rio Gallegos community on the Eucharistic year and in preparation of the 500th anniversary of the first Catholic mass to be celebrated in Argentine territory, on April first, 2020.