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Argentina

  • Monday, November 13th 2023 - 09:17 UTC

    “Scholar” Milei praises Thatcher and loses presidential debate

    Milei spoke to a few who would understand his intellectual stance and was outperformed by Massa, who understood elections are about winning over the rank-and-file

    Libertarian Congressman Javier Milei somehow lost his temper during Sunday's debate with Economy Minister Sergio Massa, insisting that the latter should raise the level of his discourse. He even accused the representative of the ruling Union for Patria (UP) coalition of resorting to a strategy known as “falacia ad populum,” insisting on technical jibber-jabber as if the auditorium were the illustrated faculty made up of a few and not millions of voters.

  • Saturday, November 11th 2023 - 10:52 UTC

    Argentina and Chile sign key lithium agreement

    The agreement “represents a milestone for Chile, being of great value for the National Lithium Strategy,” van Kleveren explained

    Authorities from Argentina and Chile Friday signed a Memorandum of Understanding to establish a Binational Lithium and Salt Flats Working Group which represents a significant step towards strategic cooperation in this regard, it was reported in Santiago and Buenos Aires following negotiations dating back to June 2022.

  • Saturday, November 11th 2023 - 09:55 UTC

    Argentina getting ready for last presidential debate

    Online betting shows Massa slightly ahead for the Nov. 19 runoff against Milei

    Online betting platforms have been reported by Argentine media to be paying 1.85 if Libertarian Congressman Javier Milei wins the Nov. 19 presidential runoff and 1.7 if Economy Minister Sergio Massa does. In other words, AR$ 10,000 could become AR$ 18,500 or AR$ 17,000 depending on the outcome.

  • Friday, November 10th 2023 - 11:10 UTC

    Treaty creating police force of the Americas signed

    Ameripol will be essential to fight transnational organized crime and terrorism, Rodrígues said

    A new organization for police cooperation on the American continent was agreed upon Thursday with the Treaty for the Constitution of the Police Community of America (Ameripol) which will act in line with Interpol criteria, Agencia Brasil reported.

  • Friday, November 10th 2023 - 11:04 UTC

    Dengue vaccine available in Argentina

    The drug is already in use in the European Union, the United Kingdom and Brazil, among other places

    Argentine health authorities Thursday announced that the Japanese-developed TAK-003 vaccine against dengue was already available in the South American country at a cost of AR$ 37,500 (around US$ 38, at the unofficial “blue” rate).

  • Thursday, November 9th 2023 - 11:19 UTC

    Argentina’s next VP: Rossi uneasy in TV debate with Villarruel

    Rossi criticized LLA’s plans to appoint a foreign minister willing to dialogue with the people of the Falkland Islands

    Although most local media were reluctant to say who had won Wednesday’s debate between vicepresidential contenders Agustín Rossi (Unión por la Patria – current Cabinet Chief) and Victoria Villarruel (La Libertad Avanza – current Congresswoman), it could be determined by neutral observers that Economy Minister Sergio Massa’s running mate was somewhat uncomfortable with the situation.

  • Wednesday, November 8th 2023 - 10:55 UTC

    Argentina makes payment to IMF in yuan

    The disbursement has weakened the Central Bank’s reserves to levels unseen since 2006

    Argentina has complied with the payment of interests to the International Monetary Fund for US$ 790 million, it was reported Tuesday in Buenos Aires.

  • Wednesday, November 8th 2023 - 10:41 UTC

    Milei not sure he would concede defeat

    “The one who counts the votes is the one who controls everything,” Milei insisted

    Argentina’s opposition candidate Javier Milei said in a TV interview with Peruvian anchor Jaime Bayly that he was not sure he would accept defeat at the Nov. 19 runoff against Economy Minister Sergio Massa.

  • Tuesday, November 7th 2023 - 10:17 UTC

    Moody's says adjustment in Argentina inevitable

    Domestic demand is bound to contract regardless of who wins on Nov. 19, Moody’s said

    A recent report from Moody's heralded that a macro-fiscal adjustment is inevitable in Argentina regardless of who wins the Nov. 19 runoff between Economy Minister Sergio Massa and Libertarian Congressman Javier Milei.

  • Monday, November 6th 2023 - 09:19 UTC

    Lula’s party announces endorsement to Massa

    Lula is a key regional ally of Argentine President Alberto Fernández.

    Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s Workers’ Party (PT) announced it would support Argentina’s Economy Minister Sergio Massa against Libertarian Congressman Javier Milei in the Nov. 19 runoff.